EGSE Launch Engineer II — Spaceflight Data & Controls

Firefly Aerospace; Vandenberg Air Force Base Launch Facility 02 (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental and vision plans

Parental leave

Relocation assistance

Educational reimbursement

Short term disability

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace seeks a Launch Engineer II to design data acquisition and control systems for launch operations. You will build, test, and commission electrical systems, and support pad readiness from concept through to launch.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in electrical/computer/aerospace engineering and 1–3 years in aerospace ground systems, with PLC/HMI and LabVIEW experience. US citizenship or eligible status is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, computer, aerospace engineering or related field.
• 1-3 years of professional experience with data acquisition and control systems for aerospace ground systems or related facilities.
• Ability to create P&IDs, schematics, cause & effect charts, control narratives, instrument index.

Responsibilities

• Design data and control systems for the launch site, including I/O diagrams, wiring diagrams, and control panel layouts.
• Create and conduct in-house testing and development of equipment and software.
• Obtain and evaluate vendor quotations for instrumentation and electrical equipment.
• Work with launch personnel on checks, commissioning, and calibration of pad electrical systems.
• Design, develop, and test controls, communications, HMI, and PLC systems for electrical, mechanical, and fluid systems.
• Collaborate with operations to ensure regulatory and safety compliance, timely builds, and cost efficiency.
• Manage all aspects of controls and data acquisition installation, training, and commissioning.
• Perform launch site checkouts and support launch day operations.

Skills

Data acquisition and control systems

PLC programming

HMI systems

LabVIEW

MAX configuration

Data communication

Hazard and risk analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, aerospace engineering or related engineering discipline

Master’s degree in mechanical/electrical/computer/aerospace engineering or related discipline

Tools

National Instruments MAX

LabVIEW

PLC/HMI platforms

P&ID/schematics tools

Job description

Firefly Aerospace seeks a Launch Engineer II to design data acquisition and control systems for launch operations. You will build, test, and commission electrical systems, and support pad readiness from concept through to launch.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in electrical/computer/aerospace engineering and 1–3 years in aerospace ground systems, with PLC/HMI and LabVIEW experience. US citizenship or eligible status is required.