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

Electrical/Electronic and Mechanical Development: 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: Contribute to the design of electrical wiring harnesses, pneumatic systems, and mechatronic subsystems

Lifecycle Management: Assist in tracking avionics hardware from prototyping through testing to production

Production and Testing Support: Help optimize avionics hardware production and testing processes

Test Procedure Development: Contribute to cost- and time-efficient testing methodologies

Cross-Team Collaboration: Work closely with systems engineering, software, and mechanical design teams

Risk Analysis and Troubleshooting: Identify risks and implement solutions to improve system reliability and performance

Your Qualifications

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

Strong motivation to work in the New Space sector and contribute to cutting-edge aerospace projects

Technical knowledge in either mechanical or electrical hardware design

Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments

Hands-on experience with avionics hardware is a plus

Ability to work independently and manage tasks under tight deadlines

Fluent in English (spoken and written), as all day-to-day activities are conducted in English

Additional Qualifications (Preferred)

Meeting one or more of the following will help determine the best fit within the team:

Aerospace Experience: Participation in student rocketry, CubeSat/satellite teams, or similar projects

Electronics Design: Experience with schematic capture, PCB layout, and circuit simulation tools (e.g., Altium Designer, LTSpice)

Mechanical Design: Proficiency in CAD software (NX preferred)

Communication Protocols: Knowledge of CAN, Ethernet, SPI, or similar systems

Embedded Systems: Basic knowledge of RTOS

Electromechanical Systems: Experience with BLDC motors, encoders, drivers, and sensors

Testing & Validation: Experience using oscilloscopes, DAQs, or LabVIEW (a plus)

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 English.