Launch Hardware Engineer I

firefly; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision plans

Parental leave

Educational/relocation reimbursement

Short term disability

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace is hiring a Ground Support Equipment Manufacturing Engineer at our Briggs, TX site. You will coordinate fabrication, supplier relationships, and NDE considerations for non-flight hardware across launch platforms.

The role requires 1–3 years in manufacturing with welded assemblies, CAD experience (Siemens NX preferred), and GD&T knowledge. You will engage with engineers, technicians, and purchasers to ensure on-time, cost-effective builds.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• 1–3 years in manufacturing environment with welded structures, pipe/tube assemblies, large precision machines, sheet metal bending and cutting.
• Knowledge of common NDE methods for weldments: Fluorescent Dye Penetrant, Magnetic Particle, Ultrasonic.
• Experience with CAD software (Siemens NX preferred).
• Experience with Odoo or other comparable ERP system.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and assembly instructions.
• Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills; excellent communication.
• Knowledge of GD&T and familiarity with ASME Y14.5.
• Familiarity with fluid system components (valves, tubing, piping, flanges).

Responsibilities

• Own and improve the work order process from engineering release to fabrication completion.
• Interact with technicians to reconcile design intent vs as-built.
• Make/buy decisions to hit budget and schedule requirements.
• Manage supplier and internal customer relationships.
• Participate in design reviews for operability, serviceability, and manufacturability.
• Create and maintain milestone-based build schedules for stakeholders.
• Identify and disposition non-conformances in the build lifecycle.
• Assist design engineers by creating mBOMs, RFQs, and managing virtual inventory.

Skills

NDE methods knowledge

Reading technical drawings

GD&T knowledge

Problem solving

Communication skills

Decision making

Interpersonal skills

Welding/assembly experience

Shop floor experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field

Tools

Siemens NX

Odoo ERP

Job description

Firefly Aerospace is hiring a Ground Support Equipment Manufacturing Engineer at our Briggs, TX site. You will coordinate fabrication, supplier relationships, and NDE considerations for non-flight hardware across launch platforms.

The role requires 1–3 years in manufacturing with welded assemblies, CAD experience (Siemens NX preferred), and GD&T knowledge. You will engage with engineers, technicians, and purchasers to ensure on-time, cost-effective builds.