Development Engineer - Valves (m/f/d) Verified today

Rocket Factory Augsburg · Augsburg, Germany · Propulsion · first seen 2026-09-17

About Rocket Factory Augsburg

Rocket Factory Augsburg specializes in building small launch vehicles designed to deploy satellites into Low Earth Orbit and beyond. We aim to create low-cost, flexible, and reliable access to space.

The Role

You will work in a dedicated, dynamic and international environment on valve and fluidic component development. This role offers rare opportunity to be involved in demanding development efforts supported by parallel test campaigns, allowing fast-paced iteration cycles.

Your Tasks

  • Design various fluidic components and valves
  • Develop components from concept, through detailed design and production support to testing and integration
  • Define and maintain requirements with strong focus on system reliability
  • Create CAD models and manufacturing documentation of components and assemblies
  • Collaborate with production, testing and AIT teams
  • Resolve non-conformances

Your Qualifications

  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related discipline
  • 2+ years professional experience in valve design and development (student team experience and internships considered a plus)
  • Good CAD skills (Siemens NX or other)
  • Self-starter with minimal input
  • Extremely proactive and looking for what can be done next
  • Exceptional problem-solving abilities
  • Structured way of working
  • Business level English

What We Offer

  • International and dynamic New Space start-up environment
  • Flexible working hours
  • One day per week home office for full-time employees
  • EGYM Wellpass health benefits
  • 30 days annual leave and special leave days
  • Regular company and team events
  • Free parking for car and bike