Project Manager Intern

Responsibilities

• Support the Predevelopment Team with project management and coordination
• Communicate effectively between the company and external stakeholders such as ESA and governmental institutions
• Coordinate with various departments to provide input for project deliverables, including design files, test plans, and reports
• Support the Business Development Department with proposal writing
• Assist in defining future technologies, development roadmaps, and timelines
• Help derive mission and technical requirements for next-generation vehicles
• Perform preliminary design studies, trade-offs, and subsystem designs for in-space services

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Space Engineering, or a related discipline
• Strong technical affinity and an enthusiasm for the New Space business
• Fluency in English (both oral and written)
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Proactive, structured, and independent way of working
• Strong time management and a team-player attitude

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in the space industry or a technical environment
• Previous experience with project management (e.g., university teams or previous internships)

Benefits

• Experience working in an international and dynamic New Space start-up
• Flexible working hours to fit your needs
• Access to EGYM Wellpass for health and fitness
• 20 days of annual leave plus special leave days
• Regular company and team events
• Free parking for cars and bikes

About the Company

Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) aims to create low-cost, flexible, and reliable access to space. We specialize in small launcher solutions designed for deploying satellites into Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and beyond, leading the New Space movement in Europe.