Intern (f/m/d) Optimization engineer - Mission Analysis

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 Stage Assembly & Integration Technician (f/m/d). This is your opportunity to be closely involved in the challenging development of prototypes and time- and cost-critical test campaigns. Do you enjoy working in a committed, dynamic, and international environment? Do you want to revolutionize space travel in New Space? Then you've come to the right place. Your Tasks - Writing highly efficient code for mission automatization and simulations - Creating CI/CD pipelines for trajectory analysis and postprocessing - Development and testing of AI based algorithms for mission tasks - Contribute to daily upcoming mission related tasks Your Qualifications - Enrolled Bachelor or Master student in Aerospace Engineering - Experience with python, Gitlab, Matlab/Simulink - Very good understanding of flight physics, orbital mechanics and rocketry - Strong affinity to efficient coding, automation and data science - First experience in the space industry or in a technical environment is a plus - Business fluent English oral and written (all day-to-today activities are performed in English) - Strong time management, team player attitude and emotional intelligence - Self-independent, proactive and structured way of working - Willingness in participating teambuilding events 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: 30 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 English.