Systems Engineer (m/f/d)
Summary
Systems Engineer at Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) who develops and maintains requirements, architecture, and verification/test cases for expendable and reusable launch vehicles and ground systems, coordinating across vehicle, propulsion, software, avionics, and ground teams. Core skills include systems engineering, Python tooling, and requirements/risk analysis (FMECA/FTA).
About Rocket Factory Augsburg
About the Team
Our international and agile team is looking for support from a motivated person as a Systems Engineer (m/f/d). Do you want to revolutionize space travel in New Space? Then you've come to the right place.
Your Tasks
- Develop, update and maintain requirements and architecture of expendable and reusable launch vehicles and ground systems
- Coordination of activities between the various technical departments and interfaces (vehicle, propulsion, software, avionics, ground systems)
- Perform trade-offs (mass, cost, functionality, complexity and reliability) for vehicle and ground systems
- Contribute to the creation and maintenance of design, test and operational documentation
- Interpret test results and derive quantitative reliability of the systems
- Aid in the formulation of tools/strategies to enhance the operational efficiency of day-to-day engineering tasks.
- Manage and maintain verification/test cases for launch vehicle and ground systems
Your Qualifications
- Degree in aerospace, mechanical or electrical engineering, physics or related discipline 2 to 4 years’ work experience in aerospace industry
- Knowledge of and passion for launch vehicle systems and operations
- Hands-on experience in student team projects, competitive events, hands-on projects is advantageous.
- Knowledge of hydraulic & pneumatic systems, control systems, fluid and structure mechanics, and instrumentation, as well as how different disciplines interface with one another
- Good knowledge and practical experience with Python to create tools/automation scripts is beneficial
- Fluent English oral and written (all day-to-day activities are performed in English), German is beneficial
- Experience with requirements engineering and risk analysis (FMECA/FTA) is beneficial
- Excellent problem solving and communication skills
- Highly organized and proactive approach to your work Maintain a positive and constructive attitude in the face of technical and non-technical challenges
We Offer
| Atmosphere: Experience life in an international & dynamic New Space start-up | |
| Flexibility: Fit your working schedule to your needs with flexible working hours | |
| Home Office: Full-time employees benefit from one day per week home office | |
| Health: Sweat, stretch or squat it out with EGYM Wellpass | |
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Paid Time Off: 30 days annual leave and speacial leave days |
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| Team Culture: Join regular company and team events | |
| Parking: Free parking for your car or bike |
Insights
Ready to take the next step?
If you’re looking to grow, take responsibility, and contribute to making space more accessible, we’d love to hear from you.
🚀 Apply now! We look forward to receiving your application in English.
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