Launch Operations Test Engineer

Firefly Aerospace; Town of Florida (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous health, dental, and vision plans

Parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Flexible PTO options

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking an experienced Engine Test Engineer to ensure the success of next-generation propulsion systems. The candidate will develop and execute test operations at various launch sites, lead design reviews, and manage cross-functional collaboration. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in engineering and 5+ years of hands-on experience. This role requires strong programming skills, project management ability, and proficiency in working within high-pressure environments. Outstanding employee benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in operational environments.
• On-console experience in real-time operations.
• Experience developing automation sequences and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test operations across global launch portfolio.
• Lead design reviews and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Commission ground systems and lead integrated vehicle/ground operations.

Skills

Hands-on experience in test operations

Programming language proficiency (Python, MATLAB)

Project management experience

Ability to prioritize tasks in high-pressure environments

System-level understanding of launch vehicle subsystems

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree in engineering

Tools

Atlassian products (Jira, Confluence)

Distributed control systems

Hazard and risk analysis tools

Job description

A leading aerospace company is seeking an experienced Engine Test Engineer to ensure the success of next-generation propulsion systems. The candidate will develop and execute test operations at various launch sites, lead design reviews, and manage cross-functional collaboration. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in engineering and 5+ years of hands-on experience. This role requires strong programming skills, project management ability, and proficiency in working within high-pressure environments. Outstanding employee benefits are offered.