Advanced Fluids GSE Design Engineer III

Firefly Aerospace Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO for exempt employees

3-month sabbatical after 5 years

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid military leave

Education reimbursement

Job summary

An innovative aerospace company based in Austin, Texas is seeking a Fluids Ground Support Equipment Design Engineer. You will design fluid systems for launch vehicles and manage fabrication, installation, and testing. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 5+ years in related fields. Outstanding benefits include flexible PTO and educational reimbursement. Join this dynamic team to contribute to ambitious projects in the space sector.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of recent experience in fluid systems, pneumatics, hydraulics or HVAC systems.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel 30% of the time to support GSE build.

Responsibilities

• Design ground fluid systems including P&IDs and tube sizing calculations.
• Manage fabrication, installation, and operation of these systems.
• Provide support and direction to build teams.

Skills

First-principles in fluids

Heat transfer

Thermodynamics

3D CAD experience

Project management

Troubleshooting

Communication

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or related engineering discipline

Tools

Siemens NX/Teamcenter

Job description

An innovative aerospace company based in Austin, Texas is seeking a Fluids Ground Support Equipment Design Engineer. You will design fluid systems for launch vehicles and manage fabrication, installation, and testing. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 5+ years in related fields. Outstanding benefits include flexible PTO and educational reimbursement. Join this dynamic team to contribute to ambitious projects in the space sector.