Propulsion Development Engineer (m/f/d) Augsburg, Bavaria, Germany

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
• 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
• 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