Payload Accommodation Mechanical Engineer

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 Intern (f/m/d) Payload Accommodation Mechanical Engineer. Do you want to revolutionize space travel in New Space? Then you've come to the right place.

Your Tasks

• Design of innovative Payload Dispensers for different size of satellite
• Support the Mission Management team
• Create, verify and review digital models
• Perform drafting and dimensioning in 2D environments

Your Qualifications

• Experience with mechanical CAD Design
• Knowledge of satellite design
• Use of Siemens NX
• Fair knowledge of structural analysis
• Fluent oral and written English skills (all day-to-day activities are performed in English) 

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 speacial leave days 

Team Culture: 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.