Manufacturing Engineer I-GSE

Firefly Aerospace; Bertram (TX); On-site; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (medical, dental, VIs

Parental leave

Relocation assistance

Educational reimbursement

Short-term disability

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace seeks a Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Manufacturing Engineer in Briggs, TX. You will coordinate fabrication of non-flight hardware, improve work order flow, and work with technicians, purchasers, and engineers to hit budgets and schedules.

The role requires 1–3 years in manufacturing with welded assemblies, familiarity with NDE methods, CAD (Siemens NX), and GD&T. ERP experience (Odoo) and strong communication are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or related field.
• 1–3 years of manufacturing experience with welded assemblies and precision machines.
• Knowledge of NDE methods for welds and familiarity with GD&T (ASME Y14.5).
• Experience with CAD software and ERP systems; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate procurement and fabrication of non-flight hardware.
• Improve work order process from drawing release to fabrication completion.
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and suppliers to meet budgets and schedules.
• Support design reviews for operability, serviceability, and manufacturability.
• Create mBOMs, RFQs, and manage virtual inventory.

Skills

NDE knowledge

Reading drawings

GD&T (Y14.5)

Strong communication

Fabrication experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

ERP systems (Odoo)

Job description

ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACEFirefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company that enables our world to launch, land, and operate in space – anywhere, anytime. As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the only commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the only company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Our launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles provide government and commercial customers with full mission services from low Earth orbit to the Moon and beyond. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.SUMMARYAs a Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Manufacturing Engineer, you will coordinate the procurement and fabrication of a massive portfolio of hardware supporting all of Firefly’s endeavors. The GSE Department is responsible for the design and fabrication of nearly all non-flight hardware for launch vehicles, spacecraft, and R&D, including (but not limited to) launch sites, test stands, transport fixtures, manufacturing and assembly jigs, and payload integration systems. Firefly’s GSE team supports every major program at Firefly: Alpha Launch, A330, Medium Launch, Blue Ghost, and Elytra. On a daily basis, you will work directly with senior leadership, engineers, welders, test technicians, purchasers, and contractors to facilitate high quality, cost-effective, and on-time GSE builds. You will have the opportunity to leverage your knowledge of materials and fabrication techniques to influence and drive simplicity, manufacturability, and operability into mechanical and fluid systems. This position is located at our rocket manufacturing site in Briggs, TX, just north of Cedar Park.RESPONSIBILITIESOwn and improve upon existing work order process to improve efficiency between engineering drawing release and completion of fabrication, including drawing review, material procurement, material organization & kitting, Non-Destructive Testing, assembly, proof testing, coating, and commissioning.Direct interaction with technicians to reconcile differences in design intent vs as-built.Performing make/buy decisions to hit project budget & schedule requirementsEstablish, manage, and leverage relationships with key suppliers and internal customersParticipation in design reviews, providing feedback on design for operability, serviceability, and manufacturabilityCreation and upkeep of milestone-based schedules to communicate build progress to stakeholdersIdentification and dispositioning of potential non-conformances found throughout the build lifecycleAssist design engineers by creating mBOM's, creating RFQ's, and managing virtual inventory.QUALIFICATIONSRequiredBachelors degree in Engineering or related technical fieldMust have -1-3 years job experience not including internships, for manufacturing environment, working directly with welded structural assemblies, pipe & tube assemblies, large precision machines, sheet steel bending & cutting.Knowledge of common NDE methods for weldments, including but not limited to: Fluorescent Dye Penetrant, Magnetic Particle, and Ultrasonic MethodsExperience with CAD software (Siemens NX preferred)Experience with Odoo or other comparable ERP SystemOrganizational skills to consolidate and communicate progress and complex systems and deliverablesKnowledge of GD&T & familiarity with ASME Y14.5Working/functional knowledge of basic fluid system components (i.e. valves, tubing, piping, flanges).Excellent written and verbal communication skills to convey methodologies for assembly and troubleshootingAble to read and interpret technical drawings and assembly instructionsStrong interpersonal and conflict resolution skillsAbility to thrive in high stakes, stressful, short deadline environmentsCritical thinking and strong decision making abilityDesiredFamiliarity with AWS D1.1 & D17.1Ability to lift 40lbsExperience working at outdoor job sites and on shop floors, directly with technicians and weldersExperience operating or working near mobile equipment such as forklifts and cranesLift and Rigging experiencePrimary Level Salary Range:Firefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, relocation benefits, educational reimbursement, short term disability, and flexible PTO options.To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Firefly is governed based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.