Environmental Test Engineer II

Firefly Aerospace; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision plans

Parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace, based in north Austin, Texas, seeks an Environmental Test Engineer for the Launch, Integration, and Test department in Leander. You will lead test planning, design fixtures, and manage test execution for development, acceptance, and qualification of space hardware.

The role requires a B.S. in Engineering or Physics, at least 3 years of test experience, and strong knowledge of vibration, shock, and thermal testing, plus LabView and data acquisition skills.

Qualifications

• BS in engineering, physics, or related field required.
• Minimum 3 years of test experience.
• Familiarity with vibration, shock, and thermal testing.
• Experience with failure investigations and root cause analysis.
• Knowledge of LabView software.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently under accelerated schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead test planning, setup, 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

Test engineering

Vibration/thermal testing

Root cause analysis

Documentation

Communication

Independence

Education

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

Tools

LabView

Oscilloscopes

DAQ systems

Hardware schematics

Test equipment

Job description

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
• Min 3 years of related test experience
• 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

Benefits

• 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.

Compliance Requirements

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.