Aerospace Vehicle Integration Engineer — Final Assembly Lead

Firefly Aerospace; California; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace is seeking a Vehicle Final Integration Engineer to lead integration of avionics, propulsion, and structural assemblies. You will manage vehicle transport to the launch pad and collaborate with engineering and technician teams daily to improve reliability and turnaround.

The role requires hands-on work in a fast-paced environment, including cleanroom and manufacturing areas, with strong problem-solving and cross-disciplinary communication across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years experience in aerospace vehicle integration or related engineering fields.
• Experience with system-level testing and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with CAD software and engineering tools for integration analysis.
• Hands-on experience with aerospace hardware and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Support vehicle integration activities, including structural, mechanical, electrical, and propulsion system integration.
• Develop and execute integration plans, procedures, and timelines for vehicle assembly and testing.
• Work with design and manufacturing teams to ensure hardware is properly integrated.
• Provide hands-on support for vehicle integration with technicians and engineers.
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolution of integration issues to meet timelines.
• Document integration procedures, lessons learned, and process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Hands-on

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

PLM

ERP

Job description

Firefly Aerospace is seeking a Vehicle Final Integration Engineer to lead integration of avionics, propulsion, and structural assemblies. You will manage vehicle transport to the launch pad and collaborate with engineering and technician teams daily to improve reliability and turnaround.

The role requires hands-on work in a fast-paced environment, including cleanroom and manufacturing areas, with strong problem-solving and cross-disciplinary communication across teams.