Technical Project Manager; m​/f​/d

About Rocket Factory Augsburg

Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) aims to create low-cost, flexible, and reliable access to space by building small launch vehicles for LEO and beyond. Join our international, agile team driving the New Space movement in Europe.

We are looking for a Technical Project Manager (f/m/d) to work in a dynamic environment focused on high-performance engineering solutions in aerospace technology.

• Manage projects in your assigned area, overseeing time, cost, quality, and risk while ensuring alignment with function, budget, and milestone targets.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, track progress, document key milestones, and provide updates through reports and presentations.
• Coordinate supply chain and production workflows, ensuring smooth execution of ongoing development and manufacturing activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align project goals, streamline communication, and resolve operational bottlenecks.
• Allocate resources effectively across projects, balancing priorities to meet deadlines and optimize productivity.
• Support long‑term planning by exploring process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
• Contribute to resource and budget planning efforts to keep projects within constraints.
• Provide technical and logistical support to teams to ensure successful execution of project deliverables.
• Proactively manage risk, identifying potential issues and implementing mitigation strategies throughout the project lifecycle.
• Track, coordinate and report multiple instances of engine units through their life cycles.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering and/or Mechanical Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience as a Project Manager; exposure to the space industry is a plus.
• Excellent listener, able to push the team forward.
• Thrives in uncertainty and provides organization and structure where needed.
• Strong technical affinity and enthusiasm for New Space.
• Business‑fluent English (oral and written).
• Proficiency in MS Office and project‑management tools.
• Strong time‑management, team‑player attitude, and emotional intelligence.
• Demonstrated independence, proactivity, and structured approach to work.
• Strong cost and risk awareness with a business‑oriented mindset.
• High ownership mentality with a strong degree of accountability.
• Outcome‑driven executor who prioritizes results.
• Clear, confident communicator who influences stakeholders and drives decisions.
• Pragmatic problem solver focused on solutions rather than obstacles.
• Persistent self‑starter with resilience to deliver in complex environments.

• International & dynamic New Space start‑up atmosphere.
• Flexible working hours and a work‑life balance.
• Full‑time employees enjoy one day per week home office.
• Health benefits:
  
  EGYM Wellpass for fitness.
• 30 days annual leave plus special leave days.
• Regular company and team events fostering team culture.