Environmental Test Engineer II

Cedarparktexasedc; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Short-term disability

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace in Leander, TX, is seeking an Environmental Test Engineer II to join the Launch, Integration, and Test department. You will develop test plans, design fixtures, and manage test execution for product development, acceptance, and qualification.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter, collaborates well in a team, and will maintain thorough records and build strong relationships with teammates while learning testing processes and applying knowledge across the lab.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• 3+ years of aerospace testing experience.
• Familiarity with vibration, shock, and thermal testing.
• Experience with failure investigations and root cause analysis.
• Knowledge of LabView software.
• Strong knowledge of hardware/test equipment and instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead test planning, set-up, and execution of launch vehicle/spacecraft component testing.
• Author and review test procedures.
• Review finalized test data and report packages, ensuring compliance with requirements.
• Lead root cause investigations and document findings.
• Execute corrective actions.
• Drive test readiness reviews, debriefs, and technical meetings.
• Implement continuous process and facility improvements.
• Lead testing, analyze data, and provide test authorization.
• Troubleshoot failures and issues derived from test data.

Skills

Strong documentation & communication

Independent work under accelerated tim

Vibration, shock, and thermal testing

Failure investigations & root cause分析

Education

B.S. in Engineering, Physics, or related field

Tools

LabView software

Hardware schematics & lab equipment

Job description

Environmental Test Engineer II

ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE

Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to reliably and repeatedly launch, land, and operate space systems from Earth to the Moon and beyond. As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the first commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the first company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space. This position is in the Environmental Test Lab in Leander, TX.

SUMMARY

We are looking for an Environmental Test Engineer to join the Launch, Integration, and Test department at Firefly Aerospace. In this role, you will be an integral part of Test Team, developing test plans, designing test fixtures, managing the performance/execution of tests for product development, acceptance, and qualification.

The candidate must be a self-starter who works well in a team environment and has excellent interpersonal skills. The candidate will form an integral part of a team of engineers and technicians that will be a focal point for the company. The candidate will be expected to learn the testing processes, apply their knowledge, maintain good record-keeping, and have good working relationships with team members.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead test planning, set-up, and execution of launch vehicle/spacecraft component testing
• Author and review test procedures
• Review finalized test data and report packages, ensuring compliance with requirements
• Lead root cause investigations and document findings
• Execute corrective actions
• Drive test readiness reviews, debriefs, and technical meetings
• Implement continuous process and facility improvements
• Lead testing, analyze data, and provide test authorization
• Troubleshoot failures and issues derived from test data

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• B.S. in Engineering, Physics, or related field
• 3+ years of related experience in Aerospace testing
• Familiarity with vibration, shock, and thermal testing
• Experience with failure investigations, root cause analysis, and non-conformances
• Knowledge of LabView software
• Strong knowledge of hardware schematics, lab test equipment, oscilloscopes, instrumentation, DAQ systems
• Ability to work independently with accelerated schedules
• Strong documentation and communication skills

Desired

• LabView Programming skills
• 3-D modeling skills for fixture design
• Experience testing to MIL-STD-810G, MIL-STD-461E, SMC-S-016, or other rigorous environmental testing and screening standards
• Negotiating compliance and conformance with external governing agencies
• Direct experience with range safety agencies
• Experience with designing test racks and rack enclosures

Firefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, educational reimbursement, short term disability, and flexible PTO options.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Firefly is governed based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.