Launch Pad Fluids Engineer I — Spaceflight Systems

Firefly Aerospace; California (MO); On-site; USD 94,000 - 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 in Austin, Texas is hiring a Launch Engineer I to support launch pad fluids and pneumatic systems. You will assist senior fluids engineers in operation, maintenance and testing, growing in scope as you gain hands-on experience with launch campaigns.

We seek a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering and 0–2 years of relevant experience. The role offers comprehensive benefits and a clear path to carry out system upgrades and test readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering or related engineering discipline.
• 0 - 2 years of hands-on experience with fluids systems, pneumatic systems, mechanisms, hydraulic systems, tooling, flight hardware or test operations
• Experience designing, building, troubleshooting and/or operating complex fluid or pneumatic systems in an operational or project environment.
• Ability to create and interpret engineering documentation including drawings, P&ID schematics and test data.
• Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high pressure fast-paced environment
• Ability to self-motivate and take the initiative to ensure your systems are functional and operating at peak performance
• Ability to adapt to shifting project and/or scope change requirementsAbility to convey complex technical information clearly and concisely to technical and non-technical audiences
• Comfortable working in launch site environments with field testing, lifting equipment, and hazardous materials

Responsibilities

• This is an entry level position that will assist the senior fluids engineers in the operation, maintenance and testing of the launch pad fluids and pneumatic systems.
• Participate in design reviews and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to drive fluids system upgrades and validate readiness.
• Support launch pad system and flight vehicle system integrity testing to validate performance.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts and support anomaly investigations during operations/testing.
• Opportunities to perform launch console operations or launch day close out activities.
• Write procedures for system operation, maintenance, and vehicle testing operations.
• Develop and execute maintenance strategies that maximize system availability and minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with customers and external stakeholders to ensure regulatory and range safety compliance.
• Provide technical write-ups for system upgrades or tailoring of regulations.
• Write work instructions and supervise field work on launch pad fluid and pneumatic systems.

Skills

Fluids systems

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Design documentation

Field testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Job description

Firefly Aerospace in Austin, Texas is hiring a Launch Engineer I to support launch pad fluids and pneumatic systems. You will assist senior fluids engineers in operation, maintenance and testing, growing in scope as you gain hands-on experience with launch campaigns.

We seek a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering and 0–2 years of relevant experience. The role offers comprehensive benefits and a clear path to carry out system upgrades and test readiness.