Aerospace Test Engineer II, Vehicle Stages

Firefly Aerospace; Briggs (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation benefits

Educational reimbursement

Short term disability

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace in Briggs, Texas is seeking a hands-on engineer to support liquid rocket propulsion test operations. You will plan, execute, and analyze tests, develop automation for test stands, and collaborate with engineers to improve system performance and reliability.

The role requires 3+ years of experience, a strong background in fluid and cryogenic systems, CAD skills, and willingness to travel to California for test activities. Join a fast-paced spaceflight environment.

Qualifications

• MS or BS in Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3+ years of hands-on experience with liquid rocket propulsion test operations, including test planning, execution, and data analysis.
• Experience building, troubleshooting or operating fluid systems.
• Experience with Cryogenic systems.
• Able to read technical drawings and tolerances (GD&T).
• Willingness to travel to support launch operations in California (max 25%).

Responsibilities

• Set up and perform tests on valves, mechanisms, COPVs, and other aerospace components.
• Develop test procedures to check out and operate launch vehicle systems and subsystems.
• Develop autonomous sequencing for test stand automation.
• Execute test plans and procedures on console with data displays and control systems.
• Manage test stand scheduling and maintenance downtime.
• Investigate issues from operations and support failure analyses.
• Design automated scripts for test and launch operations.
• Collaborate with engineers to optimize test and launch systems and reduce costs.

Skills

Data analysis

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Education

MS/BS in Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Firefly Aerospace in Briggs, Texas is seeking a hands-on engineer to support liquid rocket propulsion test operations. You will plan, execute, and analyze tests, develop automation for test stands, and collaborate with engineers to improve system performance and reliability.

The role requires 3+ years of experience, a strong background in fluid and cryogenic systems, CAD skills, and willingness to travel to California for test activities. Join a fast-paced spaceflight environment.