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# Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Rocket Factory Augsburg AG
- **Location:** Augsburg, Germany
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, Python (Programming Language)
- **Published:** September 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=5821940c16327ffc

## About the Role

Best Practice: Use the "Must-Have vs. Nice-to-Have" principle. Every listed requirement should be directly linked to success in the role. If a skill can be learned within the first few months on the job, consider moving it into the Nice-to-Have category.

 * Degree in aerospace, mechanical or electrical engineering, physics or related discipline 2 to 4 years' work experience in aerospace industry
 * Knowledge of and passion for launch vehicle systems and operations
 * Hands-on experience in student team projects, competitive events, hands-on projects is advantageous.
 * Knowledge of hydraulic & pneumatic systems, control systems, fluid and structure mechanics, and instrumentation, as well as how different disciplines interface with one another
 * Good knowledge and practical experience with Python to create tools/automation scripts is beneficial
 * Fluent English oral and written (all day-to-day activities are performed in English), German is beneficial
 * Experience with requirements engineering and risk analysis (FMECA/FTA) is beneficial
 * Excellent problem solving and communication skills
 * Highly organized and proactive approach to your work Maintain a positive and constructive attitude in the face of technical and non-technical challenges, 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.

## Description

* Develop, update and maintain requirements and architecture of expendable and reusable launch vehicles and ground systems
 * Coordination of activities between the various technical departments and interfaces (vehicle, propulsion, software, avionics, ground systems)
 * Perform trade-offs (mass, cost, functionality, complexity and reliability) for vehicle and ground systems
 * Contribute to the creation and maintenance of design, test and operational documentation
 * Interpret test results and derive quantitative reliability of the systems
 * Aid in the formulation of tools/strategies to enhance the operational efficiency of day-to-day engineering tasks.
 * Manage and maintain verification/test cases for launch vehicle and ground systems


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