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Intern (m/f/d) HR & Recruitment

Augsburg, Bavaria, Germany
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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

As an HR & Recruitment Intern at RFA, you'll gain hands-on experience across the entire recruitment lifecycle while supporting a dynamic international engineering environment. This internship offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced recruiters, hiring managers, rocket engineers and HR professionals, making a real impact on how we attract and onboard top talent. Are you passionate about people, recruitment, and building great teams? Then apply for us.

Your Tasks

  • Support end-to-end recruitment activities using ATS platforms such as Greenhouse and Personio
  • Create and publish engaging job advertisements in collaboration with hiring managers
  • Review incoming applications and conduct initial candidate screenings
  • Conduct first-contact interviews to assess candidate suitability
  • Source and engage potential candidates through LinkedIn and other recruitment platforms
  • Assist with active sourcing initiatives and talent pipeline development
  • Coordinate interview scheduling and communicate with candidates throughout the recruitment process
  • Support the onboarding of new employees to ensure a smooth start
  • Update HR presentations, recruitment materials and employee handbooks
  • Assist with administrative HR activities including handling HR inbox, employee payroll, and meeting organization
  • Contribute to employer branding and personnel marketing initiatives to strengthen RFA's employer presence

Your Qualifications

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Business Engineering, Human Resources, Psychology, or a related field
  • Available for 5 months or more
  • Initial experience in HR, Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, or administrative roles is an advantage
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Excellent written and spoken English, as all day-to-day activities and communication take place in English
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to learn
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Team player with a positive and professional attitude

 

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
RFA Family: Join regular company and team events
Parking: Free parking for car and bike

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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.

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