GSE Fluids Design Engineer I — Space Launch Systems

Firefly Aerospace; Briggs (TX); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Parental leave

Relocation benefits

Educational reimbursement

Short-term disability

Flexible PTO

Descripción de la vacante

Firefly Aerospace in Austin, TX, is seeking an FGSE Design Engineer to develop ground fluid systems for our launch fleet. You will generate P&IDs, size tubes, select components, and ensure safety-focused design for cryogenic and multiphase fluids.

Occasional travel to Cedar Park and Briggs sites is required. You will lead fabrication coordination, create drawings, and perform activation testing, while maintaining systems and preparing maintenance plans.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• Strong understanding of first-principles in fluids, heat transfer, and thermodynamics.
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% for GSE build and activation.
• Ability to lead design reviews and perform activation testing with safety focus.
• Familiarity with piping standards ASME B31.1/B31.3, ANSI, API, NFPA.

Responsabilidades

• Design of ground fluid systems including P&IDs, tube sizing, and component specification.
• Manage fabrication, installation, checkout, and operation of these systems.
• Coordinate fabrication with GSE teams and provide drawings, instructions, and schedules.
• Ensure compliance with policy, procedures, and specifications by the design team.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable codes and standards for launch range requirements.
• Lead internal reviews and represent Firefly in external design reviews.
• Perform activation testing with clear safety objectives and procedures.
• Maintain and upgrade fluid systems; craft preventive maintenance plans.
• Troubleshoot nonconformances and guide corrective actions.
• Travel to test and launch sites as required.

Conocimientos

Fluid systems

P&ID design

System testing

Project leadership

Documentation

Educación

Bachelor's in ME/AE

Herramientas

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

Descripción del empleo

Firefly Aerospace in Austin, TX, is seeking an FGSE Design Engineer to develop ground fluid systems for our launch fleet. You will generate P&IDs, size tubes, select components, and ensure safety-focused design for cryogenic and multiphase fluids.

Occasional travel to Cedar Park and Briggs sites is required. You will lead fabrication coordination, create drawings, and perform activation testing, while maintaining systems and preparing maintenance plans.