Propulsion Valve Engineer II — Design & Test Space Hardware

Firefly Aerospace; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous health, dental and vision plans

Parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Short-term disability

Flexible PTO options

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace in the Town of Texas, WI is seeking an innovative engineer to manage fluid components for their launch vehicles. This role encompasses the entire lifecycle from conception to production support, maintaining a focus on high-performance systems. Candidates should possess a BS in Aerospace Engineering, 3+ years in fluid system design, and strong project management skills. Benefits include generous health plans, parental leave, and educational reimbursement, all supporting a collaborative multi-disciplinary workplace.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a valve or fluid system design-related role.
• Skilled in creating analytical/numerical models of engineering devices and processes.
• Experience with valve and regulator design.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate extreme ownership of hardware.
• Conceptualize, design, develop and deliver propulsion components to high-performance systems.
• Manage multiple projects and competing priorities.

Skills

Fluid mechanics

Heat transfer

Structural analysis

Valve design and operation

Analytical/numerical modeling

Complex project management

Collaboration in multidisciplinary environments

GD&T

DFM

FEA and/or CFD analysis

Education

BS in Aerospace Engineering or related engineering discipline

Tools

High-pressure systems

Cryogenic systems

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Job description

Firefly Aerospace in the Town of Texas, WI is seeking an innovative engineer to manage fluid components for their launch vehicles. This role encompasses the entire lifecycle from conception to production support, maintaining a focus on high-performance systems. Candidates should possess a BS in Aerospace Engineering, 3+ years in fluid system design, and strong project management skills. Benefits include generous health plans, parental leave, and educational reimbursement, all supporting a collaborative multi-disciplinary workplace.