Full-Stack Software Engineer; f​/m​/d) Augsburg, Bavaria, Germany

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.

Join our Operational Software Development team and help build the digital backbone that enables the development and launch of our orbital rockets. We create internal software solutions that empower engineers, analysts, and business teams to work more efficiently, make data-driven decisions, and solve complex challenges s role offers the opportunity to own products end-to-end, work closely with experts across the entire company, and see the direct impact of your solutions on real-world aerospace operations.

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable full-stack applications that support critical engineering and business processes across the company.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders to understand operational challenges, translate requirements into effective software solutions, and continuously improve user experience.
• Own software products throughout their lifecycle, from architecture and implementation to deployment, maintenance, and long-term evolution.
• Develop reliable APIs, data pipelines, and user interfaces that improve data accessibility, automation, and decision-making.
• Drive technical excellence by promoting best practices in software development, testing, code quality, security, and system reliability.
• Contribute to the team's technical direction by identifying opportunities for improvement and helping to shape scalable software architectures.

• A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field is beneficial. We equally welcome candidates who have developed the required skills through professional experience, personal projects, or alternative educational pathways.
• Experience building and maintaining full-stack web applications, including frontend development with React and backend services.
• Proven experience developing production-grade software applications using Python, Type Script, and modern web technologies.
• Solid understanding of software engineering fundamentals, including system design, testing, version control, and maintainable code architecture.
• Experience working with SQL databases, API development, and data-driven applications.
• Proficiency with Git, Docker, and development in Linux-based environments.
• Ability to independently solve complex problems, prioritize effectively, and deliver reliable solutions in a collaborative environment.
• Professional English communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Experience designing internal business applications, operational tools, or engineering platforms.
• Knowledge of cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and Dev Ops practices.
• Experience working with data integration, analytics, or workflow automation systems.
• Familiarity with software systems used in engineering, manufacturing, or aerospace environments.
• Experience mentoring colleagues or driving technical improvements within a development team.

• 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

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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.