Senior Development Engineer - Umbilicals (m/f/d)
About Rocket Factory Augsburg
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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
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We are looking for a motivated Senior Development Engineer \- Umbilicals (m/f/d) at our home base in Augsburg with experience in structural and mechanism design and development. This is a rare opportunity allowing you to be involved in demanding development efforts that are supported by parallel test campaigns allowing us to close short\-iteration development cycles at fast pace. You will work in a dedicated, dynamic and international environment that aims for excellence by creating high\-performance engineering solutions while keeping production costs at an absolute minimum.
Your Tasks
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- Develop umbilical systems on the launch vehicle
- Work closely with systems engineering, fluidic engineers and launch site engineers to meet requirements and ensure compatibility and reliable operation with other systems
- Create CAD models and manufacturing documentation of components and assemblies
- Define and lead testing activities
- Support AIT during integration
- Resolve non\-conformances
- Occasionally travel to launch site
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- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related discipline
- 5\+ years of professional experience in the design/development of related systems. Student team experience and internships are considered a plus
- Experience with fluidic systems
- Experience with couplings is a plus
- Experience with actuators is a plus
- Experience with mechanisms is a plus
- Good CAD skills (Siemens NX or other)
- Self\-starter with minimal input
- Extremely proactive and always looking for the "what can be done next"
- Exceptional problem\-solving abilities
- Structured way of working
- Business level English
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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 one 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
Team Culture: Join regular company and team events
Parking: Free Parking for your car and bike
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Ready to take the next step?
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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 German or English.
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