Senior Launch Fluid Systems Engineer – Global Sites

Firefly Aerospace; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 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 is seeking an experienced engineer for the Launch Site Development team, focusing on mission-critical fluid systems across launch sites. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, with over 5 years of hands-on experience. Responsibilities include designing fluid systems, leading design reviews, and troubleshooting operations. Candidates must be U.S. citizens or eligible for authorization as per ITAR regulations. Exceptional benefits include health plans, parental leave, and flexible PTO options.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with mechanical systems or flight hardware.
• Comfortable working with hazardous materials in launch site environments.
• Ability to adapt to shifting project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and activate new fluid systems across different launch sites.
• Lead design reviews with multidisciplinary teams.
• Commission ground systems and lead integrated operations at the pad.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Structural systems

Propulsion systems

Fluid systems

Project management

Risk analysis tools

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Master's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

P&IDs interpretation

Atlassian products

Job description

Firefly Aerospace is seeking an experienced engineer for the Launch Site Development team, focusing on mission-critical fluid systems across launch sites. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, with over 5 years of hands-on experience. Responsibilities include designing fluid systems, leading design reviews, and troubleshooting operations. Candidates must be U.S. citizens or eligible for authorization as per ITAR regulations. Exceptional benefits include health plans, parental leave, and flexible PTO options.