Intern/working student (m/f/d) Electronics or Control Engineering

At Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) we have one goal : create low-cost, flexible and reliable access to space. We specialize in the creation of small launcher solutions designed for deploying satellites into Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and beyond.

Together with you, we want to revolutionize space services and help enhance life on Earth. Sounds interesting? Then join our journey and be part of the team leading the New Space movement in Europe!

Rocket Factory Augsburg AG in Augsburg is looking for a

Intern / working student (m / f / d) Electronics or Control Engineering

Our international and agile team is searching for a motivated intern / working student (m / f / d) to join our special-projects rocketry team.

This is a rare opportunity allowing you to be involved in demanding prototyping efforts that are supported by major, time-and-cost-critical 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 prototyping and production costs at an absolute minimum.

Your Tasks

Your personal responsibilities in the team will include some of the following :

• Construction and test of pneumatic, electrical and mechatronic systems
• Collaborate with the system engineering team for hardware requirements
• Conduct technical meetings and collaborate with various departments
• Design and develop the hardware architecture and be responsible of production
• Develop the most cost-and-time-effective test procedures
• Prepare assembly and procedure documentation to a high standard
• Identify and evaluate risks and make possible recommendations for prevention

Your Qualifications

Core Requirements :

Meeting some of these requirements will give you a strong basis with which to join our team.

• Currently enrolled in a degree in aerospace engineering, electronics engineering or an equivalent scientific qualification
• Motivation to participate in NEW Space
• knowledge either in programming, mechanical or PCB design
• Ability to work effectively and independently
• The ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Fluent oral and written English skills (all day-to-day activities are performed in English)

Focused Requirements :

Meeting a few of these requirements will narrow down where you would fit best in our team.

• Relevant experience in aerospace
• Experience using C or Python Programming languages
• Experience in mechanical design using CAD software (NX preferable)
• Experience in PCB schematic capture and board layout, ideally using Altium
• Knowledge of analog circuitry
• Knowledge of communication buses such as CAN, Ethernet, SPI
• Experience with electromechanical actuators; BLDC motors, encoders, drivers and sensors
• Experience in the testing electronic systems

Worried you don’t meet enough of the requirements? We would encourage you to still apply to RFA, as we have a wide variety of positions available.

We offer

Atmosphere : Experience life in an international New Space start-up Flexibility : Fit your working schedule to your needs with flexible working hours Health : Sweat, stretch or squat it out with WellPass, a training app whichconnects you to thousands of gyms and studios Parking : Free parking for your car and your bike RFA Family : Join our self organized after-work activities or company events and become part of the RFA family

This is the perfect opportunity to take on an exciting new challenge and be part of the leading private company in the new European space race.

You'll get to work with over 300 employees from more than 44 countries and have the opportunity to accelerate your professional and personal development.

Ready to make history with us?

Apply now! We're looking forward to receiving your application in German or English.

Rocket Factory Augsburg AG

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