Senior Propulsion Development Engineer (m/f/d)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 6, 2026. First seen by Alion on Apr 2, 2026. Rocket Factory Augsburg scores B 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
Our international and agile team is looking for support from a motivated person to own the design and development of engine subsystems and associated hardware ensuring correct integration with other subsystems. If you want to see your designs fly, work side-by-side with passionate engineers, and take full ownership of your hardware, send us an application today.
Your Tasks
- Support the development of new propulsion designs based on real test data
- Collaborate daily with Test, Manufacturing, analysis and Production teams
- Investigate test anomalies and perform root cause analysis to improve performances
- Ensure design documentation is correct and up to date
- Create design specs for engine development (pressure cascade, performance numbers, etc.)
- Understand the basics of turbomachinery, valve, thrust chamber and injector design
- Use various testing, analysis, modelling and simulation tools to estimate or calculate system performance
- Interpret simulation results and incorporate learnings into CAD (Thermal, Structural, Flow, etc.)
- Perform design, analysis and development engineering tasks for various propulsion systems
- Own CAD of next gen engines subsystems
- Create test plans for powerpack and engine testing and analyse test results
- Initiate and foster production of engines
- Creation of medium to long term timelines for development of the engine’s subsystems
Your Qualifications
- Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Engineering or related discipline
- 5+ years work experience in space propulsion systems
- Demonstrated proficiency in the basic principles of compressible and incompressible flow, thermodynamics, thermochemistry, mechanics, and pressurized components
- Some experience in the design of liquid rocket engines, turbomachinery, injectors and thrust chambers
- Experienced in testing of bipropellant liquid engines
- Experienced in interpreting P&IDs and a strong understanding of pressurized systems
- Excellent knowledge of physics, engineering materials and manufacturing processes
- Experienced in RPA, and Coolprop
- Experience with Siemens NX, Python, and Rocketisp is a plus
- Understanding of engineering technical drawings
- Hands-on workshop experience is beneficial
- Fluent English oral and written (all day-to-day activities are performed in English)
- Self-independent, a structured way of working and committed to working in a fast-paced environment
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 speacial leave days
Team Culture: Join regular company and team events
Parking: Free parking for your car or 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.