Propulsion Development Engineer (m/f/d)

Rocket Factory Augsburg AG

86150 Augsburg, Bayern - Deutschland

Ingenieur/in - Luft- und Raumfahrttechnik Arbeit Vollzeit ab 10.12.2025

Beschreibung

Job ID: req7446

## Your Tasks

- Support the development of new propulsion designs based on real test data
- Create design specs for engine development (pressure cascade, performance numbers, etc.)
- Understand the basics of turbomachinery, valve, thrust chamber and injector design
- Use various testing, analysis, modelling and simulation tools to estimate or calculate system performance
- Interpret simulation results and incorporate learnings into CAD (Thermal, Structural, Flow, etc.)
- Perform design, analysis and development engineering tasks for various propulsion systems
- Own CAD of next gen engines
- Create test plans for powerpack and engine testing and analyse test results
- Initiate and foster production of engines
- Creation of medium to long term timelines for development of the engine’s subsystems

## Your Qualifications

- Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Engineering or related discipline
- 2+ years work experience in space propulsion systems
- Demonstrated proficiency in the basic principles of compressible and incompressible flow, thermodynamics, thermochemistry, mechanics, and pressurized components
- Some experienced in the design of Turbomachinery, Injectors and Thrust Chambers
- Experienced in testing of bipropellant liquid engines
- Experienced in interpreting P&IDs and a strong understanding of pressurized systems
- Excellent knowledge of physics, engineering materials and manufacturing processes
- Experienced in RPA, and Coolprop
- Experience with Siemens NX and Rocketisp is a plus
- Hands-on workshop experience is beneficial
- Fluent English oral and written (all day-to-day activities are performed in English)
- Self-independent, a structured way of working and committed to working in a fast-paced environment

## 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
- Home Office: Full-time employees benefit from 1 day per week home office
- Health: Sweat, stretch or squat it out with WellPass, a training app which connects you to thousands of gyms and studios
- Paid Time Off: 30 days annual leave and special leave days
- RFA Family: Join our regular company and team events and become part of the RFA family
- Parking: Free parking for your car and your bike

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