Senior Launch Fluid Systems Engineer

Firefly Aerospace; Briggs (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision plans

Educational reimbursement

Flexible PTO options

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace is seeking a senior Fluids/Mechanical GSE engineer to design, commission, and operate fluid systems across global launch sites. You will lead design reviews, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and drive maintenance strategies to maximize availability and on-time missions.

You will engage with customers and regulatory bodies, guide junior team members, and travel up to 25% to test sites, including dynamic environments from US pads to remote locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering or related engineering discipline.
• 7+ years hands-on experience with mechanical, propulsion, fluid systems or related test operations.
• Experience designing, troubleshooting, and/or operating complex fluid systems.
• Experience with interpretation and design of P&IDs.
• Experience with hazard and risk analysis tools (FMEA, HAZOP, etc.).
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a high- pressure, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Willingness to support off-hour shifts and travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and activate fluid systems across multiple launch sites.
• Lead design reviews and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Commission ground systems and lead pad operations.
• Lead troubleshooting and drive issue investigations during operations.
• Develop launch procedures and automations for pad configurations.
• Develop maintenance strategies to maximize system availability.
• Guide development of processes, guidelines, and training for launch ops.
• Collaborate with customers and stakeholders to meet safety and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Mechanical systems

P&ID interpretation

Hazard analysis (FMEA/HAZOP)

Project management

Vendor management

Effective communication

Launch-site field experience

High-pressure environment

Problem solving under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Master's degree (desired)

Tools

Confluence

Jira

Job description

Firefly Aerospace is seeking a senior Fluids/Mechanical GSE engineer to design, commission, and operate fluid systems across global launch sites. You will lead design reviews, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and drive maintenance strategies to maximize availability and on-time missions.

You will engage with customers and regulatory bodies, guide junior team members, and travel up to 25% to test sites, including dynamic environments from US pads to remote locations.