Intern (m/f/d) Redundant Flight Software Development

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 software team is searching for a motivated I ntern in R e dundant Flight Software Development .  You enjoy working in a dedicated,  dynamic  and international environment that aims for high-performance engineering solutions in aerospace technology? A re you excited by the prospect of writing software and fault-tolerant architectures that directly safeguard mission success? Join us and help shape the next generation of resilient launch vehicle systems.  

Your Tasks

Support the design, build and test of prototype redundant flight computer architectures and network topologies utilizing commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) hardware

Evaluate and modify COTS hardware configurations to expand operational envelopes in extreme flight environments

Conduct Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to identify failures, define fault-tolerance requirements and implement robust software countermeasures

Analyze the overall avionics architecture to identify opportunities for leveraging standard instrumentation sensors and processing units to improve system fault tolerance

Design and build Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) test setups to validate enhanced fault-tolerance algorithms

Your Qualifications

Currently enrolled in Bachelor or Master studies in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Computer Science, or related discipline

Demonstrated experience in embedded software development, gained through academic projects, student competitions, or prior internships

Understanding of sensor and actuator interfacing, including hardware - software integration and communication between embedded systems and peripheral devices

Experience working with Python, C/C++, Git and Linux

Self-driven, hands-on mentality paired with a structured, methodical approach to problem-solving

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

Team Culture: 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 German or English.