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 as a .......................................... Do you want to revolutionize space travel in New Space? Then you've come to the right place.

Your Tasks

Conduct structural analysis and development of structural concepts for launch vehicle design
Create and maintain FE models for dynamic analyses purposes
Support structural verification tests, including test specification, test prediction, test conductance and test evaluation
Develop and maintain python toolboxes for post processing of test data, forcing functions and coupled load analysis
Investigate and develop new techniques for data post processing in terms of vibration analysis
Develop and study coupled load analysis methodology and procedures

Your Qualifications

Current student in B.S. or M.S in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering with strong focus on Structural Dynamics Engineering
Knowledge on Finite Element Modelling associated with static, dynamic and acoustic analysis
Basic experience of design CAD
Experience in Python or Matlab
Preferred experience with structural analysis software, such as NASTRAN (Femap/NX Simcenter) or Ansys
Background in modal testing and component testing, such as shock or random vibration test, is a plus
Be creative, responsible and with strong sense of proactivity
Ability to effectively collaborate on multi-disciplinary topic and with different team
Fluent in English reading and writing

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 Health: Sweat, stretch or squat it out with EGYM Wellpass Paid Time Off: 20 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.

Intern (m/f/d) Structural Dynamics Engineer