Propulsion Engineer II — In-Space Propulsion & Test

Firefly Aerospace; Leander (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

Parental leave

Relocation benefits

Educational reimbursement

Short-term disability

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace seeks a Propulsion Engineer II to join the Spectre Engine team in designing and delivering hypergolic propulsion solutions for the Blue Ghost program. You will own propulsion hardware from concept through testing, collaborating with structures, fluid systems, and avionics to ensure robust spaceflight performance.

The role requires a BS in aerospace, 3+ years in aerospace propulsion or fluids, and strong CAD/analysis fundamentals.

Qualifications

• BS in Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years in aerospace engine or fluid systems.
• Strong fundamentals in fluids, thermodynamics, and mechanics.
• Experience with CAD (Siemens NX) and GD&T.
• Ability to work in a multi-discipline team and guide peers.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Responsible Engineer for in-space propulsion hardware.
• Develop propulsion integration concepts to reduce complexity and boost reliability.
• Develop manufacturing, integration, test processes and work instructions.
• Act as primary contact for spacecraft fluid systems design and operations.
• Lead development, qualification and acceptance testing of flight hardware.
• Identify system risks and perform trade studies.
• Drive automation and test data analysis tool development.

Skills

Fluids engineering

Thermodynamics

Mechanics

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Master’s degree in Mechanical/Aerospace

Tools

Siemens NX

Job description

Firefly Aerospace seeks a Propulsion Engineer II to join the Spectre Engine team in designing and delivering hypergolic propulsion solutions for the Blue Ghost program. You will own propulsion hardware from concept through testing, collaborating with structures, fluid systems, and avionics to ensure robust spaceflight performance.

The role requires a BS in aerospace, 3+ years in aerospace propulsion or fluids, and strong CAD/analysis fundamentals.