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.

Our international and agile team is looking for support from a motivated person to own the design and development of engine propellant inlet lines 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 liquid rocket engine feed lines based on real test data and development roadmap
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 engine inlet lines
Create test plans 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
2+ 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, preferably feed lines and their bellows
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 and Rocketisp is a plus
Experience with Python and excel 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 1 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
	RFA Family: Join regular company and team events
	Parking: Free parking for 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 German or English.

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Propulsion Development Engineer (m/f/d)

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