Lead Environmental Test Engineer – Space Systems

Firefly Aerospace; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision plans

Parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Short-term disability

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace is seeking an Environmental Test Engineer to join the Launch, Integration, and Test department in Leander, TX. You will develop test plans, design fixtures, and manage test execution for product development, acceptance, and qualification.

The role requires a self-starter with strong teamwork, excellent communication, and documentation skills. You will be part of a team that ensures robust environmental testing and compliance with standards across the program.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• 5 years of related test experience.
• Familiarity with vibration, shock, and thermal testing.
• Experience with failure investigations and root cause analysis.
• Knowledge of LabVIEW software.
• Strong knowledge of hardware schematics, lab test equipment, oscilloscopes, and DAQ systems.
• Ability to work independently with accelerated schedules.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• Experience testing to MIL-STD-810G, MIL-STD-461E, SMC-S-016, or other rigorous environmental testing and screening standards.
• Experience with range safety agencies
• Experience designing test racks and rack enclosures

Responsibilities

• Lead test planning, set-up, and execution of launch vehicle/spacecraft component testing
• Author and review test procedures
• Review finalized test data and report packages, ensuring compliance with requirements
• Lead root cause investigations and document findings
• Execute corrective actions
• Drive test readiness reviews, debriefs, and technical meetings
• Implement continuous process and facility improvements
• Lead testing, analyze data, and provide test authorization
• Troubleshoot failures and issues derived from test data

Skills

Vibration testing

Shock testing

Thermal testing

Root cause analysis

LabVIEW

Instrumentation

Documentation

Independent working

Communication skills

Hardware schematics

Education

B.S. in Engineering, Physics, or related field

Tools

Oscilloscopes

DAQ systems

Data acquisition

Electrical test equipment

Job description

Firefly Aerospace is seeking an Environmental Test Engineer to join the Launch, Integration, and Test department in Leander, TX. You will develop test plans, design fixtures, and manage test execution for product development, acceptance, and qualification.

The role requires a self-starter with strong teamwork, excellent communication, and documentation skills. You will be part of a team that ensures robust environmental testing and compliance with standards across the program.