Rocket Factory Augsburg

Low-cost microlauncher for small satellites

Propulsion Test Technician

PropulsionConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeAugsburg, GermanyNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

Professional work experience and/or a completed apprenticeship in aerospace, industrial mechanics, automotive mechatronics, agricultural and construction machinery technology, or a related mechanical field.
Hands-on experience with hardware assembly, including working with assembly manuals, technical drawings, and instrumentation plans.
Practical experience with test stands and associated operations, such as engine dynamometers, turbine test rigs, or rocket propulsion test stands.
A good understanding of fluid systems, including pneumatics and hydraulics.
Experience with instrumentation and sensors, such as pressure transducers, temperature sensors, piezoelectric sensors, strain gauges, load cells, and flow meters.
Fluent written and spoken English, as all day-to-day activities are conducted in English.
Willingness to travel and work flexibly across RFA's test and launch sites.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, with a willingness to contribute in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Calm, clear, and confident communication, including in high-pressure situations.

Responsibilities

Serve as the field test operator and technician during all propulsion hot-fire campaigns.
Take responsibility for engine assembly processes and in-situ upgrades to the test hardware.
Test integrated engines to determine acceptability for flight.
Assemble, integrate, troubleshoot, and commission mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
Perform hardware reviews to evaluate the performance of test articles and stand systems, including operations, quality, structural, fluids, and electrical aspects.
Create, review, and optimize testing processes and procedures to increase test system capability and cadence.
Manage the execution of projects within extremely short timelines.
Align resources to accomplish key objectives and assign clear accountability for important objectives.
Create and maintain technical documentation.

Desired Qualifications

A good understanding of fluid systems, including pneumatics and hydraulics.
Experience with instrumentation and sensors, such as pressure transducers, temperature sensors, piezoelectric sensors, strain gauges, load cells, and flow meters.

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 Propulsion Test Technician (f/m/d). You enjoy working in a dedicated, dynamic and international environment that aims for high performance engineering solutions in aerospace technology? Do you want to revolutionize space travel in New Space? Then you've come to the right place.

Your Tasks

Serve as in the field test operator and technician during all propulsion hot-fire campaigns
Take responsibility of engine assembly processes and in-situ upgrades to the test hardware
Test integrated engines to determine acceptability for flight
Assembly, Integration, troubleshooting and commissioning of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
Perform hardware reviews to evaluate the performance of test articles and stand systems (operations, quality, structural, fluids, electrical).
Find innovative ways to create, review, and optimize testing processes/procedures to increase test system capability and cadence.
Manage the execution of projects within extremely short timelines
Align resources to accomplish key objectives, assign clear accountability for important objectives
Create and maintain technical documentation

Your Qualifications

Professional work experience and/or a completed apprenticeship in Aerospace, Industrial Mechanic, Automotive Mechatronic, Agricultural and Construction Machinery Technician or a related mechanical field
Hands-on experience with hardware assembly, including working with assembly manuals, technical drawings, and instrumentation plans
Practical experience with test stands and associated operations, such as engine dynamometers, turbine test rigs, or rocket propulsion test stands
A good understanding of fluid systems, including pneumatics and hydraulics, is an advantage
Experience with instrumentation and sensors, such as pressure transducers, temperature sensors, piezoelectric sensors, strain gauges, load cells, and flow meters, is an advantage
Fluent written and spoken English, as all day-to-day activities are conducted in English
Willingness to travel and work flexibly across RFA's test and launch sites
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, with a willingness to contribute in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
Calm, clear, and confident communication, including in high-pressure situations

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: 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?

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 English.

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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