Aerospace Component Test Engineer I

Firefly Aerospace, Inc.; Texas; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO for exempt employees

3-month sabbatical for every 5 years

Medical, dental, vision, life, and-dis

Mental health services

Paid military leave

12 weeks paid maternity leave

4 weeks paid spouse leave

$20k towards family planning: Fertilty

Dog friendly workplace

$10k/year towards trade school or;

Ongoing coaching to advance leadership

Employee-ownership with stock bonuses

4% Safe Harbor 401(k) matching

$10k home purchase bonus in Cedar Park

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is seeking a Test Engineer II to advance on aerospace testing, operations, and test-system development. You’ll partner with responsible engineers across programs to test and qualify flight components, and help build the infrastructure, mechanical, electrical, and software support for tests.

This role requires hands-on field work, adaptability, and collaboration across teams. Engineers deliver test procedures, script automation, data analysis, and system validation while

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• 0–2+ years of relevant engineering experience in testing, operations or related environments.
• Hands-on engineering work in a fast-paced, hands-on setting.
• Independent and able to develop solutions with minimal guidance.
• Strong written and verbal communication in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to read, understand, and develop P&IDs.
• Solid understanding of fluid dynamics and electronics fundamentals.
• Experience with 3D and 2D CAD software.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and work on test stands with standard tools.
• Flexible schedule and willingness to travel to support testing.
• Fluid system testing experience (high pressure gas, water, cryogenics preferred).
• Aerospace testing including launch/test operations experience.
• Strong data analysis skills and ability to develop basic code for data processing.

Responsibilities

• Develop test procedures with RE’s and execute test plans on console for aerospace components.
• Integrate test articles with fluid and data systems to meet pressure, temperature, and data needs.
• Design and develop automated test scripts to streamline operations.
• Identify improvements to the test stand and processes to improve cadence and reliability.
• Analyze data to verify hardware performance and interpret results.
• Resolve issues and non-conformances; support investigations and resolutions.
• Ensure safe, timely, and professional execution of all operations.
• Develop and execute system validations, activations, upgrades and related tests.

Skills

Hands-on testing

Data analysis

P&IDs reading

CAD software

Team collaboration

Verbal and written communication

Education

BS in Engineering or related engineering discipline

Tools

3D CAD

2D CAD

Data Acquisition Systems

Job description

Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is seeking a Test Engineer II to advance on aerospace testing, operations, and test-system development. You’ll partner with responsible engineers across programs to test and qualify flight components, and help build the infrastructure, mechanical, electrical, and software support for tests.

This role requires hands-on field work, adaptability, and collaboration across teams. Engineers deliver test procedures, script automation, data analysis, and system validation while