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Intern (m/f/d) Structural Dynamics Engineer

CompanyRocket Factory Augsburg AG (EN)
LocationAugsburg
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJuly 29, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will conduct structural analysis and develop structural concepts for launch vehicle design while creating and maintaining FE models for dynamic analysis. They will also support structural verification tests and develop Python toolboxes for post-processing test data and coupled load analysis.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
363
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) was founded with the vision to enable business in space to better understand, connect and protect our planet Earth. Our first launch system, RFA ONE, features high efficiency staged combustion rocket engines and offers up to 1,300kg performance to SSO. Thanks to its Redshift OTV and access to a global portfolio of spaceports, RFA ONE provides unrivalled affordability and agility for all orbits including deployment of satellite constellations in LEO as well as launch services to MEO, HEO, GTO, GEO and even cislunar domain. https://linktr.ee/rocketfactory RFA is part of the OHB Group with headquarter in Augsburg. With our experienced core team, we are focusing on low cost launch technology within an automotive manufacturing environment. We are constantly growing and with a little more than four years into full operations we're at over 220 employees. If you are interested in joining the up and coming space program, then apply to us.
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.

About the Team

Our international and agile team is looking for support from a motivated person as a .......................................... Do you want to revolutionize space travel in New Space? Then you've come to the right place.

Your Tasks

  • Conduct structural analysis and development of structural concepts for launch vehicle design

     

  • Create and maintain FE models for dynamic analyses purposes

     

  • Support structural verification tests, including test specification, test prediction, test conductance and test evaluation

     

  • Develop and maintain python toolboxes for post processing of test data, forcing functions and coupled load analysis

     

  • Investigate and develop new techniques for data post processing in terms of vibration analysis

     

  • Develop and study coupled load analysis methodology and procedures

Your Qualifications

  • Current student in B.S. or M.S in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering with strong focus on Structural Dynamics Engineering

     

  • Knowledge on Finite Element Modelling associated with static, dynamic and acoustic analysis

     

  • Basic experience of design CAD

     

  • Experience in Python or Matlab

     

  • Preferred experience with structural analysis software, such as NASTRAN (Femap/NX Simcenter) or Ansys

     

  • Background in modal testing and component testing, such as shock or random vibration test, is a plus

     

  • Be creative, responsible and with strong sense of proactivity

     

  • Ability to effectively collaborate on multi-disciplinary topic and with different team

     

  • Fluent in English reading and writing

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

 

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 German or English.

Key Skills
Structural dynamicsFinite element modelingPythonMatlabCADNASTRANFemapNX SimcenterAnsysModal testingComponent testingVibration analysisCoupled load analysisStructural analysisData post processing
Categories
EngineeringScience & ResearchTechnologyManufacturing
Benefits
Flexible working hoursEGYM WellpassPaid time offSpecial leave daysCompany eventsFree parking