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!

Our international and agile team is searching for a motivated person to work as Test and Launch Operations Engineer (f/m/d). You enjoy working in a dedicated, dynamic and international environment that aims for high-performance engineering solutions in aerospace technology? Then apply for us. This position will be based in Sweden or the UK.

Description

Serve as on-console test and flight controllers during launch and test events
Test integrated rocket hardware to determine acceptability for flight
Take ownership of entire life-cycle of test systems and articles for the RFA ONE Launcher
Integration, troubleshooting and commissioning of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic
systems
Perform data reviews to evaluate the performance of launch/test article and stand systems (software,
fluid, structural, thermal, electrical).
Find innovative ways to create, review, and optimize test & launch processes/procedures to increase
test system capability and cadence.
Manage the execution of projects within extremely short timelines
Align resources to accomplish key objectives, assign clear accountability for important objectives
Use various testing, analysis, modelling and simulation tools to estimate or calculate system
performance
Create and maintain technical documentation

Qualifications

Higher education in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
Willingness to travel and work flexibly around RFAs test and launch sites
Excellent understanding of staged-combustion liquid rocket engines and launch vehicles
Excellent knowledge of physics, fluid dynamics, engineering materials and manufacturing processes
Experience with analytical data review tools and numerical methods to solve real world problems (Git, NI
LabVIEW, MS Office)
Experience with instrumentation: pressure, temperature, piezoelectric, strain gauge, load cells,
flowmeters
Hands-on experience in test operations preferably for propulsion projects
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 and dynamic environment