GNC Test Engineer (m/f/d)

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

We are looking for an exceptionally motivated GNC Test

Engineer

(m/f/d) to join our GNC team. As part of a small, passionate and accomplished team of experts, you will be responsible for maintaining and operating flight dynamics simulation frameworks, preparing test campaigns, as well as supporting GNC and flight performance evaluations. Are you comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and contributing to innovative solutions, while demonstrating personal leadership, technical competence and exceptional attention to detail? Then apply for us.

Your Tasks

• Prepare and support various testing campaigns.
• Set up simulation campaigns and analyze the results.
• Maintain and validate a high-fidelity flight dynamics model for a rocket.
• Maintain and develop a complex flight data analysis framework.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD solutions to automate simulation workflows.
• Collaborate closely with GNC, Mission Analysis, and Flight Safety engineers to support. simulation-based testing and verification of flight algorithms and mission scenarios.

Your Qualifications

• Degree in engineering and/or related discipline. A higher degree is considered advantageous.
• Solid knowledge in MATLAB/Simulink development and modeling.
• Sound knowledge in Python development and data analysis.
• Good understanding of rocket flight dynamics, atmospheric flight, and trajectory modeling.
• Good understanding of guidance, navigation and control (GNC) systems and terminology.
• Experience (2+ years) in software development is considered advantageous.
• Experience in CI/CD automation is considered advantageous.
• Self-independent, creative, and structured way of working.
• 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

Home Office

Full-time employees benefit from one day per week home office

Health

Sweat, stretch or squat it out with EGYM Wellpass

Paid Time Off

30 days annual leave and speacial leave days

Team Culture

Join regular company and team events

Parking

Free parking for your car or 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.