Launch Systems Engineer I — Fluids & Pads

Firefly Aerospace; Lincoln (MA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Parental leave

Relocation benefits

Educational reimbursement

Short term disability

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace is hiring an entry-level Launch Engineer I to assist with launch pad fluids and pneumatic systems, maintaining and testing operations on high-impact propulsion systems.

You will participate in design reviews, drive system upgrades, and support readiness for launch campaigns while collaborating with design teams, technicians, and site personnel. This role offers growth in a fast-paced launch environment.

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.

Responsibilities

• Assist 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 health and performance.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts and investigations of issues and non-conformances.
• 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 to maximize system availability and minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with customers and design teams to ensure regulatory and range safety compliance.
• Provide technical write-ups for system upgrade proposals or tailoring of regulations.

Skills

Fluids systems

Pneumatic systems

Flight hardware

Test operations

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

P&ID schematics

Engineering drawings

Job description

Firefly Aerospace is hiring an entry-level Launch Engineer I to assist with launch pad fluids and pneumatic systems, maintaining and testing operations on high-impact propulsion systems.

You will participate in design reviews, drive system upgrades, and support readiness for launch campaigns while collaborating with design teams, technicians, and site personnel. This role offers growth in a fast-paced launch environment.