Aerospace Test Engineer I - Hands-On Validation

Firefly Aerospace; Briggs (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision plans

Parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Short term disability

Pet Insurance

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace in Briggs, TX is seeking a Level I Test Engineer to advance test execution and stand development. You will work with responsible engineers across programs to test hardware and develop test infrastructure, including mechanical, electrical, and software support on the Component Test Stand.

The role emphasizes hands-on field work, fast-paced problem solving, and collaboration in a multidisciplinary team. 2nd shift availability and strong communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• Typically 0-2 or more years of relevant engineering experience in testing, operations, manufacturing, integration, launch operations, or a related technical environment.
• Demonstrated experience executing engineering work in a hands‑on operational environment.
• Independent, driven and able to develop solutions with minimal guidance and oversight.
• Works well in a collaborative multidisciplinary environment with exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read, understand, and develop P&IDs.
• Exceptional comprehension of engineering fundamentals – particularly fluid dynamics and basic electronics.
• Experience with 3D and 2D CAD software.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and to be on your feet all day when required.
• Ability to work on test stands and use standard mechanical and electrical tools.
• Must be able to work 2nd shift up to 50% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Work with RE’s to develop test procedures and execute test plans on console for a wide range of valves, mechanisms, COPV’s, and other aerospace components.
• Integrate test articles into our existing fluid and data systems to hit required pressures, temperatures, and data measurement requirements.
• Design and develop automated scripts to streamline test operations.
• Identify and execute improvement opportunities for the test stand and our processes to increase operational cadence and reliability.
• Analyze and review data to ensure that hardware is operating as expected utilizing numerical data analysis tools to interpret test results.
• Participate in resolving any issues and non‑conformances that arise during operations, and support failure and anomaly investigations, troubleshooting and resolution development.
• Ensure all operations are performed on time, safely, and in a professional manner.
• Develop and execute system validations, activations, upgrades and other tests required to ensure your stand is ready to support testing.

Skills

Hands-on testing

Collaborative

Verbal & written communication

P&IDs reading

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Data Acquisition Systems

Instrumentation

Job description

Firefly Aerospace in Briggs, TX is seeking a Level I Test Engineer to advance test execution and stand development. You will work with responsible engineers across programs to test hardware and develop test infrastructure, including mechanical, electrical, and software support on the Component Test Stand.

The role emphasizes hands-on field work, fast-paced problem solving, and collaboration in a multidisciplinary team. 2nd shift availability and strong communication skills are required.