Development Engineer - Orbital Stage (m/f/d)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 25, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jul 21, 2026. Rocket Factory Augsburg scores A on the Alion truth index.
About Rocket Factory Augsburg
At Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA), we have one clear goal: to create low-cost, flexible, and reliable access to space. We specialize in building small launch vehicles designed to deploy satellites into Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and beyond. Together with you, we aim to revolutionize space services and help improve life on Earth. Sounds interesting? Then join our journey and become part of the team driving the New Space movement in Europe.
About the Team
We are looking for a motivated Development Engineer (m/f/d) at our home base in Augsburg with experience in orbital stage design & development. This is a rare opportunity allowing you to be involved in demanding development efforts that are supported by parallel test campaigns allowing us to close short-iteration development cycles at fast pace. You will work in a dedicated, dynamic and international environment that aims for excellence by creating high-performance engineering solutions while keeping production costs at an absolute minimum.
Your Tasks
- Be the system owner of various structures and/or fluidic systems on the upper stage of the launch vehicle.
- Take ownership of the entire product lifecycle from concept to hardware integration and post-flight analysis
- Define and maintain requirements with a strong focus on system-reliability
- Create CAD models of components and assemblies
- Collaborate with the testing team to qualify the systems
- Support the AIT team and resolve non-conformances
- Closely work with peers from Propulsion, Analysis and Testing
Your Qualifications
- Degree in Aerospace engineering
- 2+ years in the design/ development of lightweight structures or fluidic systems for spacecraft applications.
- Experience with thermal control hardware like multilayer insulation, heat pipes, heaters… is a plus.
- Good skills with CAD software (Siemens NX or other)
- Exceptional problem-solving abilities and addition to detail.
- Hands- on experience in a testing or operation environment
- Basic knowledge of launch vehicles and sub-systems
- Feel confident with medium and high-pressure pneumatic systems
- Business Level English
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
Paid Time Off: 30 days annual leave and special leave days
Team Culture: Join regular company and team events
Parking: Free Parking for your car and bike
Insights
Ready to take the next step?
Join RFA and help build one of Europe’s most efficient launch systems. Work alongside 300+ colleagues from over 40 countries and take ownership from day one.
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.