Lead Propulsion Fluid Systems Engineer (Spacecraft)

Cedarparktexasedc; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision plans

Parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Flexible PTO options

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace, based in Cedar Park, TX, is searching for a Responsible Engineer for the Propulsion Fluid Systems team. This role involves full lifecycle ownership of spacecraft fluid systems, including design, analysis, and testing. Candidates should possess a B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering and at least 3 years of relevant experience, particularly in fluid systems engineering. The position requires hands-on expertise with design, fabrication, and knowledge of fluid dynamics. Outstanding employee benefits are provided in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in fluid systems engineering and/or propulsion.
• Hands-on experience with hardware design, fabrication, and testing.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing related to fluid components.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate full ownership of spacecraft fluid system requirements.
• Lead development of innovative design concepts for propulsion integration.
• Authorize and present detailed design review presentations.

Skills

Fluid dynamics

Thermodynamics

CAD

FEA

CFD

MATLAB

Python

Problem-solving

Communication

Technical writing

Education

B.S. in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related engineering discipline

Tools

Ansys

Caesar II

Bentley Autopipe

Job description

Firefly Aerospace, based in Cedar Park, TX, is searching for a Responsible Engineer for the Propulsion Fluid Systems team. This role involves full lifecycle ownership of spacecraft fluid systems, including design, analysis, and testing. Candidates should possess a B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering and at least 3 years of relevant experience, particularly in fluid systems engineering. The position requires hands-on expertise with design, fabrication, and knowledge of fluid dynamics. Outstanding employee benefits are provided in a dynamic work environment.