Software Engineer - Flight Safety (m/f/d)

At Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) we have one goal: create low-cost, flexible and reliable access to space. We specialize in the creation of small launcher solutions designed for deploying satellites into Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and beyond. Together with you, we want to revolutionize space services and help enhance life on Earth. Sounds interesting? Then join our journey and be part of the team leading the New Space movement in Europe!

For temporary employment of 24 months Rocket Factory Augsburg AG in Augsburg is looking for a
Software Engineer - Flight Safety (m/f/d)

Our Flight Safety team is searching for a motivated software engineer to support the integration of our fight safety analysis in the computation of risk for population and assets on earth with the computations of risks to assets in space. You enjoy working in a dedicated, dynamic and international environment that aims for high-performance engineering solutions in aerospace technology? Then apply for us.

Your Tasks

• Develop tools that allow for frequent and dependable software deployment, test execution, and data analysis as components of a continuous integration and release system
• Develop highly reliable and available software systems for quantifying risks
• Provide analytical support for the implementation of operational mitigation measures (exclusions, launch window, flight termination, etc…)
• Review existing tools and processes and drive more efficient or more reliable approaches
• Build and maintain software systems that interacts with other departments
• Pre-process, analyses and post-process complex simulations

Your Qualifications

• Master’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, aerospace engineering or related discipline
• 4+ years of Demonstrated development experience in C, C++, or Python and Python-based development frameworks and data analysis libraries through professional or extracurricular activities
• Strong competency in software development practices including docker, testing and continuous integration (CI/CD)
• Experience in any of the following: orbital mechanics, flight dynamics, classical dynamics, mathematical modeling or flight safety analysis
• Experience with high performance computing systems or large-scale data analysis systems
• Experience with developing within Linux server environments, SSH, scripting, and configuration is a plus
• Fluent English oral and written (all day-to-day activities are performed in English)

Benefits

• 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 WellPass, a training app which connects you to thousands of gyms and studios
• Paid Time Off: 30 days annual leave and special leave days
• RFA Family: Join our regular company and team events and become part of the RFA family
• Parking: Free parking for your car and your bike

This is the perfect opportunity to take on an exciting new challenge and be part of the leading private company in the new European space race. You'll get to work with over 300 employees from more than 44 countries and have the opportunity to accelerate your professional and personal development.

Ready to make history with us?

Apply now! We're looking forward to receiving your application in German or English.

Rocket Factory Augsburg AG
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