Propulsion Engineer: Hypergol Spacecraft Engines

Firefly Aerospace; Leander (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

Parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Short-term disability

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace seeks a Propulsion Engineer II to lead in-space propulsion hardware from concept to testing. You will collaborate with structures, fluids, and avionics teams to design, analyze, and qualify propulsion systems for the Blue Ghost program.

The role requires BS in aerospace engineering and 3+ years of engine/fluids experience, with CAD tools like Siemens NX and GD&T knowledge. On-site work in Texas with strong cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• BS in Aerospace Engineering or related field with 3+ years in aerospace engine/fluids.
• Strong fundamentals in fluids, thermodynamics and mechanics.
• Experience with Siemens NX or equivalent CAD; GD&T/ASME/ASTM knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Act as Responsible Engineer for propulsion hardware, engines, valves and tanks.
• Develop new propulsion integration concepts to improve reliability within budget.
• Support manufacturing, integration, testing with procedures and build support.
• Lead design reviews, risk analyses and trade studies.
• Own flight operations as primary operator for fluids and propulsion systems.
• Drive automation and data-analysis tools for testing.

Skills

Propulsion engineering

Fluids & thermodynamics

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Design review & guidance

Education

BS in Aerospace Engineering

MS in Mechanical/Aerospace (desired)

Tools

Siemens NX

CAD tolerancing (GD&T)

Job description

Firefly Aerospace seeks a Propulsion Engineer II to lead in-space propulsion hardware from concept to testing. You will collaborate with structures, fluids, and avionics teams to design, analyze, and qualify propulsion systems for the Blue Ghost program.

The role requires BS in aerospace engineering and 3+ years of engine/fluids experience, with CAD tools like Siemens NX and GD&T knowledge. On-site work in Texas with strong cross-disciplinary collaboration.