Aerospace Environmental Test Engineer II

Firefly Aerospace; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision plans

Parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Short term disability

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace, a leader in space and defense technology, seeks an Environmental Test Engineer for the Launch, Integration, and Test team in Leander, TX. You will design test plans, fixtures, and manage test execution for product development, acceptance, and qualification.

You will join a team of engineers/technicians, learn testing processes, maintain records, and collaborate across disciplines to meet accelerated schedules while ensuring compliance with environmental standards.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• 3+ years of related experience in Aerospace testing.
• Familiarity with vibration, shock, and thermal testing.
• Experience with failure investigations, root cause analysis, and non-conformances.
• Knowledge of MIL-STD-810G, MIL-STD-461E, SMC-S-016, or other rigorous environmental testing and screening standards.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead test planning, setup, and execution of launch vehicle/spacecraft component testing
• Author and review test procedures
• Review finalized test data and report packages, ensuring compliance with requirements
• Lead root cause investigations and document findings
• Execute corrective actions
• Drive test readiness reviews, debriefs, and technical meetings
• Implement continuous process and facility improvements
• Lead testing, analyze data, and provide test authorization
• Troubleshoot failures and issues derived from test data

Skills

LabVIEW

Test planning

Root cause analysis

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or related field

Tools

Oscilloscopes

DAQ systems

Test fixtures

Hardware schematics

Job description

Firefly Aerospace, a leader in space and defense technology, seeks an Environmental Test Engineer for the Launch, Integration, and Test team in Leander, TX. You will design test plans, fixtures, and manage test execution for product development, acceptance, and qualification.

You will join a team of engineers/technicians, learn testing processes, maintain records, and collaborate across disciplines to meet accelerated schedules while ensuring compliance with environmental standards.