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Rocket Factory Augsburg

Low-cost microlauncher for small satellites

Lead Design Engineer for Fluid Technology Components

PropulsionConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeAugsburg, GermanyNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A completed degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or a comparable field is required.
  • At least 5 years of professional experience developing and designing valves is required.
  • Demonstrated experience developing safety-critical and function-critical valves for aerospace or comparable high-tech applications is required.
  • Knowledge of cryogenic fluid systems, particularly liquid oxygen (LOX), is required.
  • Proficiency with CAD systems is required; Siemens NX or comparable software is preferred.
  • Practical experience in test environments or operational technical operations is required.
  • Basic knowledge of launch vehicles, spacecraft systems, or comparable complex technical systems is required.
  • Experience with medium- and high-pressure pneumatic systems is required.
  • Very good written and spoken English is required.
  • Analytical ability and a structured, solution-oriented approach to work are required.

Responsibilities

  • Design various fluid-technology components and valves for the vehicle.
  • Support the entire product lifecycle, from concept through development and integration to post-use evaluation.
  • Define, document, and maintain technical requirements, with a focus on reliability and system safety.
  • Create and optimize CAD models of components and assemblies.
  • Work closely with the test team to qualify and verify systems.
  • Support the Assembly, Integration & Test (AIT) teams with technical questions and the handling of deviations.
  • Collaborate across sites and disciplines with colleagues in propulsion, analysis, and testing.

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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