Senior Environmental Test Engineer — Space Systems

Firefly Aerospace, Inc.; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO for exempt employees

3-month sabbatical after 5 years

Medical, dental, vision, life, and dis

Mental health services

Paid military leave

12 weeks paid maternity leave

4 weeks paid spouse leave

$20kTowards family planning: fertility

Dog friendly workplace

$10k/year toward education

Employee-ownership with stock bonuses

4% Safe Harbor 401(k) matching

$10k home purchase bonus in Cedar Park

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace, Inc. seeks an Environmental Test Engineer for the Launch, Integration, and Test department in the Environmental Test Lab in Leander, TX.

You will develop test plans, fixtures, and manage test execution for product development, acceptance, and qualification. The role requires a BS in engineering or physics, 3+ years of test experience, and strong familiarity with vibration, shock, and thermal testing, MIL-STD standards, and test equipment.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• Min 3 years of related test experience.
• Familiarity with vibration, shock, and thermal testing.
• Experience with MIL-STD-810G, MIL-STD-461E, SMC-S-016 or other rigorous environmental testing and screening standards.
• Knowledge of lab test equipment and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Lead test planning, set-up, and execution of launch vehicle/spacecraft component testing.
• Author and review test procedures.
• Review finalized test data and report packages, ensuring compliance with requirements.
• Lead root cause investigations and document findings.
• Execute corrective actions.
• Drive test readiness reviews, debriefs, and technical meetings.
• Implement continuous process and facility improvements.
• Lead testing, analyze data, and provide test authorization.
• Troubleshoot failures and issues derived from test data.

Skills

Strong documentation & communication

Independent work

Education

B.S. in Engineering, Physics, or related field

Tools

LabView

Oscilloscopes

DAQ systems

Job description

Firefly Aerospace, Inc. seeks an Environmental Test Engineer for the Launch, Integration, and Test department in the Environmental Test Lab in Leander, TX.

You will develop test plans, fixtures, and manage test execution for product development, acceptance, and qualification. The role requires a BS in engineering or physics, 3+ years of test experience, and strong familiarity with vibration, shock, and thermal testing, MIL-STD standards, and test equipment.