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Rocket Factory Augsburg AG (EN)

Intern (m/f/d) Propulsion Test Data Engineer

Augsburg, Bavaria, Germany
Level
Intern

Not stated in the posting: salary, work type, visa.

Open. First seen 2 October 2026.

About the role

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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.

Your Tasks

  • Support our propulsion team in analyzing data from rocket engine tests
  • Support the propulsion and operations team in pre- and post-test activities
  • Interpret data and provide active and actionable advice on the test results to support test engineers
  • Use test data to develop and improve models for engine performance estimation and behavior prediction

Your Qualifications

  • Current student in computer, software or aerospace engineering with strong interest in coding, scripting or data science
  • Strong familiarity with spacecraft propulsion systems
  • Experience with modeling of fluidic and mechanical systems is considered a plus
  • Experience with a scripting language (Python preferred)
  • Familiarity with modern coding practices is considered advantageous
  • Fluent in spoken and written English (all day-to-day activities are performed in English)
  • Able to work independently in a structured manner

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

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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.

What this role asks for

Standard for data engineering roles

Python

Common in data engineering postings at any company.

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The team: Propulsion HIRES STEADILY

This role is one of 3 open in Propulsion. 1 was posted in the last 30 days and the oldest in April: a team that hires all year rather than one being built.

WHAT THE TEAM WORKS WITH, ACROSS ITS POSTINGS

Python (3 of 3), Excel (2 of 3), Siemens NX (2 of 3)

OTHER ROLES ON THIS TEAM

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