Propulsion Production Engineer (m/f/d)

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!

For temporary employment of 12 months, Rocket Factory Augsburg AG in Augsburg is looking for a

The propulsion team is seeking a proactive and organized individual with a technical background in mechanical, production, or aerospace engineering to oversee engine production, lifecycle management, and BOMs. The ideal candidate will act as the critical link between Propulsion and Production, driving process improvements, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring engines meet quality, cost, and delivery targets in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Your Tasks

• Responsible for the release and management of engine production and BOMs for the entire Helix engine, and following along our engines through their life cycle on the manufacturing and assembly floor.
• Work across the business with your colleagues in Supply Chain, Quality, Production and Operations to ensure engines are built to specification and on time.
• Develop new processes and toolsets to better connect our teams, reducing administrative overheads for Production whilst providing more insights into how our engines are built.
• As the main interface between Propulsion and Production, deliver further reforms such as part manufacturability, better quality controls and continuous improvement of work practice with a specific eye oriented at cost reduction.

Your Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Production Engineering, Aerospace, or related technical disciplines.
• At least one year’s experience in manufacturing environments in a technical role; additional time served in other aerospace or engineering industries is desirable (one year or more), experience in fast-paced/unstructured companies is desirable.
• Self-independent, a structured way of working, and committed to working in a fast-paced environment.
• Fair knowledge of manufacturing processes, how to organize work activities and tasks for industry, and management of assemblies. Pre-existing knowledge of spaceflight and rockets is desirable.
• Experience with CAD tools required; experience with ERP or MES and business intelligence platforms is desirable. Experience with Siemens NX is desirable.
• Some level of proficiency in basic coding, e.g., Python.
• Fluent oral and written English skills (all day-to-day activities are performed in English).

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.

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
Human Resources

Questions regarding this posting? We are available under hr@rfa.space.

About the company

OHB SE is a European multinational technology corporation.