Avionics Electrical Engineer II — Space Systems Innovator

Firefly Aerospace; Leander (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision plans

Relocation benefits

Educational reimbursement

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace in Austin, TX is seeking an Avionics Electrical Engineer to define requirements, architecture, and implementation of avionics systems on our launch vehicles. You will represent the avionics team during vehicle-level trades, interfacing with mechanical, propulsion, fluids, and structures teams to identify requirements and design an integrated solution.

You will develop development schedules, system-test plans, and support launch-day activities, with experience in data analysis,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Aerospace Engineering or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of aerospace component development, testing, or operations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with aerospace avionics system design, development, testing, or operations.

Responsibilities

• Define requirements, architecture, and implementation of avionics systems on our launch vehicles.
• Coordinate with mechanical, propulsion, fluids, and structures teams to identify requirements and design an integrated solution.
• Develop development schedules, system‑level test plans, and support launch day activities.
• Assist with trades, sensitivity analyses, and recommendations for upgrades based on experience.

Skills

Aerospace Avionics

Python

Trade Studies

Requirements Management

Project Planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Jama (requirements management)

Job description

Firefly Aerospace in Austin, TX is seeking an Avionics Electrical Engineer to define requirements, architecture, and implementation of avionics systems on our launch vehicles. You will represent the avionics team during vehicle-level trades, interfacing with mechanical, propulsion, fluids, and structures teams to identify requirements and design an integrated solution.

You will develop development schedules, system-test plans, and support launch-day activities, with experience in data analysis,