Intern(f/m/d) Avionics Hardware Development (Mechanical/Electronics)

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 .......................................... Do you want to revolutionize space travel in New Space? Then you've come to the right place.

Your Tasks

• Development of Electrical/Electronic and Mechanical Components: Support the design, development, and testing of avionics hardware.
• Prototyping and Testing: Design and validate prototype hardware, including 3D-printed parts, machined components, and prototype circuits.
• Engineering Documentation: Prepare and maintain technical reports, schematics, and development documentation.
• Systems Design: Work on electrical wiring harnesses, pneumatic systems, and mechatronic subsystems for avionics applications.
• Lifecycle Management: Assist in tracking avionics hardware development from prototyping through testing and production.
• Production and Testing Support: Optimize and develop avionics hardware production and testing procedures.
• Test Procedure Development: Contribute to the creation of cost- and time-effective test methodologies.
• Collaboration with Other Teams: Work closely with systems engineering, software, and mechanical design teams to ensure hardware compatibility and reliability.
• Risk Analysis and Troubleshooting: Identify potential risks and implement solutions to improve reliability and performance.

Your Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.

• Strong motivation to participate in New Space and contribute to cutting-edge aerospace projects.

• Technical knowledge in either Mechanical or Electrical hardware design.

• Strong communication skills to conduct technical meetings and collaborate with multiple departments.

• Hands-on experience working with avionics hardware.

• The ability to work effectively independently and under pressure within tight deadlines.

• Fluent oral and written English skills (all day-to-day activities are performed in English)

Meeting one or more of these qualifications will help determine where you can best contribute to our team:

• Experience in Aerospace Projects: Student rocketry, CubeSat/Satellite teams, or similar experience.
• Electronics System Design: Experience with schematics capture, PCB layout, circuit simulation (e.g., using Altium Designer, LTSpice).
• Mechanical Design Experience: Proficiency in CAD software (NX is preferred).
• Knowledge of Communication Buses: CAN, Ethernet, SPI, or other aerospace-relevant communication protocols.
• Experience with embedded systems: (Basic knowledge of RTOS)
• Experience with Electromechanical Systems: Working with BLDC motors, encoders, drivers, and sensors.
• Testing & Validation: Experience using oscilloscopes, DAQs, and LabVIEW (a plus) for electronic system testing.

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: 20 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 German or English.