Lead Propulsion Test Engineer – Spectre Engine

Firefly Aerospace; Texas; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; 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 experienced Propulsion Test Engineer for our Briggs, TX facility. You will lead hands-on liquid propulsion test campaigns, plan and execute hotfire tests for Spectre and related systems, and mentor junior engineers and technicians.

Your work supports the Blue Ghost lunar lander program and other propulsion development efforts. The role requires a BS in a related engineering field and 5+ years of hands-on test experience, with proficiency in data acquisition and

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience with liquid rocket propulsion test operations, including planning and data analysis.
• Demonstrated experience leading or conducting liquid propulsion hotfire tests.
• Strong understanding of liquid propulsion systems and propellant handling.
• Experience with data acquisition systems, instrumentation and sensor calibration.

Responsibilities

• Lead integration, instrumentation, and execution of hotfire tests for Spectre engine and related propulsion systems.
• Develop test plans, procedures, and operational sequences for propulsion testing.
• Serve as test conductor managing console operations, DAQ systems, and team communications.
• Perform setup, checkout, and operation of ground support equipment and safety systems.
• Execute propellant loading, engine conditioning, ignition sequences, and safing per procedures.

Skills

Test operations

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Written & verbal communication

Education

BS in Mechanical/Aerospace/Chemical Eng

Tools

Python

LabVIEW

Job description

Firefly Aerospace is seeking an experienced Propulsion Test Engineer for our Briggs, TX facility. You will lead hands-on liquid propulsion test campaigns, plan and execute hotfire tests for Spectre and related systems, and mentor junior engineers and technicians.

Your work supports the Blue Ghost lunar lander program and other propulsion development efforts. The role requires a BS in a related engineering field and 5+ years of hands-on test experience, with proficiency in data acquisition and