Entry-Level Launch Pad Fluid Systems Engineer

Firefly Aerospace; Austin (TX); On-site; AUD 134,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision plans

Parental leave

Relocation benefits

Educational reimbursement

Short term disability

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace is seeking an entry-level Launch Engineer I to support propulsion fluids systems on the launch pad. You will assist senior engineers in operation, maintenance, and testing while growing in responsibility across the launch campaign lifecycle.

You will participate in design reviews, drive system upgrades, and help ensure readiness for missions. The role calls for hands-on field work, documentation, and close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• 0–2 years hands-on experience with fluids/pneumatic systems.
• Experience designing, building, troubleshooting, or operating fluid or pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and P&ID schematics.
• Able to prioritize and handle high-pressure environments.
• Able to work in launch site environments with hazardous materials.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior fluids engineers in operation, maintenance and testing of launch pad systems.
• Participate in design reviews and drive upgrades with multidisciplinary teams.
• Support system integrity testing to validate readiness for launch campaigns.
• Lead troubleshooting and investigate non-conformances during operations/testing.
• Perform launch console operations or close-out activities.
• Write procedures for system operation and testing.
• Develop maintenance strategies to maximize system availability.
• Collaborate with customers and regulators for interoperability and compliance.
• Provide technical write-ups for system upgrades.
• Draft work instructions and supervise field work.

Skills

Fluids systems

P&ID diagrams

Troubleshooting

Field operations

Technical writing

Team collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/aerospace engineering

Tools

CAD

P&ID software

Job description

Firefly Aerospace is seeking an entry-level Launch Engineer I to support propulsion fluids systems on the launch pad. You will assist senior engineers in operation, maintenance, and testing while growing in responsibility across the launch campaign lifecycle.

You will participate in design reviews, drive system upgrades, and help ensure readiness for missions. The role calls for hands-on field work, documentation, and close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.