Launch Controls & Instrumentation Engineer II

Firefly Aerospace; California; On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace seeks an experienced Controls and Instrumentation Engineer on the Launch Team. You will design data acquisition and control systems for launch site integration, test, and launch operations, owning the project from concept to deployment.

You will develop and test equipment, configure PLC/HMI platforms, and work with operations to ensure regulatory compliance, safety, and timely delivery. Prior aerospace experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, aerospace engineering or related engineering discipline.
• 1-3 years of experience with data acquisition and control systems for Aerospace ground systems, vehicle systems, or related facilities.
• Ability to create P&ID diagrams, schematics, cause & effect charts, control narratives, instrument index.
• Familiarity with NFPA, NEC, UL and ISA codes and electrical codes and requirements.
• Ability to build panels and electrical harnesses from drawings.
• Proficiency in PLCs and HMI configurations across multiple platforms.
• Experience with NI MAX for LabVIEW configuration and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Design data and control systems for the launch site including I/O diagrams, instrument schedules, and panel wiring.
• Create and test in-house equipment and software.
• Obtain and evaluate vendor quotations for instrumentation and electrical equipment.
• Coordinate with launch personnel for checkouts, commissioning, and calibration of pad systems.
• Design, develop, and test controls, communications, HMI, and PLC systems for electrical, mechanical, and fluid systems.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and safety requirements, timely equipment build, and cost efficiency.
• Manage all aspects of controls and data acquisition installation, including training and commissioning.
• Perform launch site checkouts and support launch day operations.

Skills

Data acquisition

Controls systems

PLC/HMI programming

LabVIEW MAX

Electrical design

Cableing & harnessing

NFPA/NEC/UL knowledge

Bus architectures

Hazard analysis (FMEA/FMECA)

P&ID diagrams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical/computer/aerospace engineering

Master’s degree in related engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

MAX

GPIB/Serial/USB communication

Job description

Firefly Aerospace seeks an experienced Controls and Instrumentation Engineer on the Launch Team. You will design data acquisition and control systems for launch site integration, test, and launch operations, owning the project from concept to deployment.

You will develop and test equipment, configure PLC/HMI platforms, and work with operations to ensure regulatory compliance, safety, and timely delivery. Prior aerospace experience is valued.