GSE Manufacturing Engineer I — Spaceflight Hardware

Firefly Aerospace, Inc.; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Relocation assistance

Education and relocation reimbursement

4% 401(k) match

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is hiring a Ground Support Equipment Manufacturing Engineer at our Briggs, TX facility.

You will coordinate procurement and fabrication of non-flight hardware for launch vehicles, spacecraft, and R&D, partnering with engineers, technicians, and purchasers to ensure cost-effective, on-time builds. The role emphasizes design-for-operability, manufacturability, and close collaboration with senior leadership; requires a BS in engineering, 1–3 years in manufacturing, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• 1–3 years of manufacturing experience with welded structural assemblies, pipe & tube assemblies, large precision machines, sheet steel bending & cutting.
• Knowledge of NDE methods for weldments (e.g., Fluorescent Dye Penetrant, Magnetic Particle, Ultrasonic).
• Experience with CAD software (Siemens NX preferred).
• Experience with Odoo or other ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Own and improve the work order process to improve efficiency from drawing release to fabrication completion.
• Interact with technicians to reconcile design intent vs as-built.
• Make/buy decisions to meet budget and schedule requirements.
• Manage relationships with suppliers and internal customers.
• Participate in design reviews to improve operability and manufacturability.
• Create and maintain milestone-based build schedules.
• Identify and disposition non-conformances.
• Assist design engineers by creating mBOMs and RFQs.

Skills

Reading drawings

Communication skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Odoo ERP

ASME Y14.5 GD&T

Job description

Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is hiring a Ground Support Equipment Manufacturing Engineer at our Briggs, TX facility.

You will coordinate procurement and fabrication of non-flight hardware for launch vehicles, spacecraft, and R&D, partnering with engineers, technicians, and purchasers to ensure cost-effective, on-time builds. The role emphasizes design-for-operability, manufacturability, and close collaboration with senior leadership; requires a BS in engineering, 1–3 years in manufacturing, and