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Rocket Factory Augsburg

Low-cost microlauncher for small satellites

Avionics Hardware Development Intern - Mechanical/Electronics

AvionicsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
InternshipAugsburg, GermanyNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Currently enrolled in a degree program in Aerospace Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
  • Have technical knowledge in either mechanical or electrical hardware design.
  • Be fluent in spoken and written English, as all day-to-day activities are conducted in English.
  • Be able to work independently and manage tasks under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

  • Support the design, development, and testing of avionics hardware.
  • Design and validate prototype hardware, including 3D-printed parts, machined components, and prototype circuits.
  • Prepare and maintain technical reports, schematics, and development documentation.
  • Contribute to the design of electrical wiring harnesses, pneumatic systems, and mechatronic subsystems.
  • Assist in tracking avionics hardware from prototyping through testing to production.
  • Help optimize avionics hardware production and testing processes.
  • Contribute to cost- and time-efficient testing methodologies.
  • Work closely with systems engineering, software, and mechanical design teams.
  • Identify risks and implement solutions to improve system reliability and performance.

Desired Qualifications

  • Hands-on experience with avionics hardware.
  • Participation in student rocketry, CubeSat or satellite teams, or similar aerospace projects.
  • Experience with schematic capture, PCB layout, and circuit simulation tools such as Altium Designer and LTSpice.
  • Proficiency in CAD software, with NX preferred.
  • Knowledge of communication protocols such as CAN, Ethernet, and SPI, or similar systems.
  • Basic knowledge of RTOS.
  • Experience using oscilloscopes, DAQs, or LabVIEW.

About the Company

Rocket Factory Augsburg

Low-cost microlauncher for small satellites

Rocket Factory Augsburg provides flexible, low-cost launch services for small satellites, anchored by its RFA ONE launcher. The vehicle is a 30-meter three-stage rocket: nine Helix engines on the first stage, a vacuum-optimized Helix on the second stage, and a Redshift orbital transfer vehicle on the third stage to deploy satellites into different orbits. It cuts costs by applying automotive-style serial production and off-the-shelf components, aiming for roughly $3,000–$4,000 per kilogram. Its goal is to democratize access to space by enabling affordable, multi-orbit deployment for small-satellite missions.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$256.8M
Headquarters
Augsburg, Germany
Founded
2018

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