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Intern (f/m/d) Aerodynamics

CompanyRocket Factory Augsburg AG (EN)
LocationAugsburg
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJuly 29, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will develop aerodynamic setups and conduct CFD calculations for sub-, trans-, and hypersonic flows. Additionally, they will define requirements for cluster computation and optimize the overall computation workflow.
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

  • Defining requirements for cluster computation
  • Development of a basic aerodynamic setup in OpenFoam
  • Conduction of CFD calculations of sub-, trans- and hypersonic external flows
  • Conduction of internal CFD calculations including sloshing
  • Optimization of the computation workflow

Your Qualifications

  • Current bachelor or master student in aerospace engineering or simulation technology
  • Previous experience in CFD and aerodynamic courses
  • Good understanding of mathematical and physical modelling of fluids including numerical methods
  • Experience in OpenFOAM, C++, Python, Matlab and cluster calculation
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, self-study experience
  • 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
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

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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
AerodynamicsCFDOpenFoamC++PythonMatlabCluster calculationFluid dynamicsNumerical methodsAerospace engineeringMathematical modellingPhysical modellingProblem-solvingAnalytical skills
Categories
EngineeringScience & ResearchTechnologyManufacturing
Benefits
Flexible working hoursEGYM Wellpass20 days annual leaveSpecial leave daysCompany eventsFree parking