Senior Development Engineer - Valves (m/f/d)

Das ist der Job

We specialize in building small launch vehicles designed to deploy satellites into Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and beyond.

Darum lohnt es sich

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 structural and mechanism design and development.

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 cryogenic and non- cryogenic valves on the 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 5+ years in the design/ development of valves Demonstrated ability to develop critical valves for flight hardware Experience with cryogenic fluidic systems, especially liquid oxygen Good skills with CAD software (Siemens NX or other) Exceptional problem-solving abilities 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 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?

About Rocket Factory Augsburg At Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) , we have one clear goal: to create low-cost, flexible, and reliable access to space. Together with you, we aim to revolutionize space services and help improve life on Earth. Sounds interesting?

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. 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.