Launch Pad Fluids Engineer I

Firefly Aerospace; California (MO); On-site; USD 93,950 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision plans

Parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Short-term disability

Pet insurance

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace is seeking a Launch Engineer I to support and evolve the launch pad fluids and pneumatic systems, ensuring readiness for launch campaigns. The role involves hands-on operation, maintenance and testing under the guidance of senior engineers.

Qualifications include a mechanical or aerospace engineering degree and 0-2 years of related experience. The position offers a clear growth path within a dynamic launch environment at our Austin-area facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering or related engineering discipline.
• 0-2 years of hands-on experience with fluids/pneumatic systems or related operations.
• Experience designing, building, troubleshooting or operating complex fluid or pneumatic systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior fluids engineers in operation, maintenance and testing of launch pad fluids and pneumatic systems.
• Participate in design reviews and collaborate with design engineers, technicians and partners.
• Support system integrity testing to validate health, performance and readiness for launch campaigns.
• Lead troubleshooting and resolve issues or non-conformances during operations and testing.
• Write procedures for system operation, maintenance and vehicle testing operations.

Skills

Fluids systems

Pneumatic systems

Engineering documentation

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Quick learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Job description

Firefly Aerospace is seeking a Launch Engineer I to support and evolve the launch pad fluids and pneumatic systems, ensuring readiness for launch campaigns. The role involves hands-on operation, maintenance and testing under the guidance of senior engineers.

Qualifications include a mechanical or aerospace engineering degree and 0-2 years of related experience. The position offers a clear growth path within a dynamic launch environment at our Austin-area facilities.