Propulsion Valve Engineer II — Space Flight Systems

Firefly Aerospace; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision plans

Parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Flexible PTO options

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace in Cedar Park, Texas is seeking an Aerospace Engineer specialized in fluid components design for their innovative launch vehicles. The role requires a BS in Aerospace Engineering, 3+ years experience, and involves leading hardware development and cross-functional teams. Benefits include health plans, parental leave, and educational reimbursement. Ideal candidates must be self-motivated and have strong engineering fundamentals, particularly in fluid systems.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in valve or fluid system design.
• Exceptional comprehension of engineering fundamentals.
• Strong understanding of fluid system aspects.
• Ability to manage complex projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate ownership of hardware development.
• Conceptualize and deliver propulsion components.
• Lead cross-functional teams for hardware delivery.
• Develop simulation-based design methods.

Skills

Fluid mechanics

Valve design and operation

Analytical/numerical modeling

Project management

Collaboration in multidisciplinary environments

Self-motivation

Education

BS in Aerospace Engineering or related discipline

Tools

GD&T

DFM

FEA

CFD analysis

Job description

Firefly Aerospace in Cedar Park, Texas is seeking an Aerospace Engineer specialized in fluid components design for their innovative launch vehicles. The role requires a BS in Aerospace Engineering, 3+ years experience, and involves leading hardware development and cross-functional teams. Benefits include health plans, parental leave, and educational reimbursement. Ideal candidates must be self-motivated and have strong engineering fundamentals, particularly in fluid systems.