Senior Launch Operations Engineer - Test & Launch

Firefly Aerospace; Briggs (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Dental and vision plans

Parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Short-term disability

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace is seeking a Launch Engineer IV for Test and Launch Operations. This role leads development and execution of vehicle testing and launch operations across multiple sites, including Briggs in Texas, with up to 25% travel.

You will author procedures, develop automation, and drive cross-functional improvements to enhance reliability and mission success. You should have a strong background in systems engineering, automation sequences, and budgets/schedules, and you will work in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, electrical engineering or related field is required.
• 7+ years of hands-on experience in test or launch operations or similar high-consequence environments.
• Experience developing systems engineering artifacts (requirements, verification evidence, FMECAs).
• Experience developing automation sequences for hazardous, time-critical systems.
• Experience working in launch-site environments with heavy equipment and hazardous materials.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of company processes, guidelines, and training in test and launch operations.
• Develop and execute integrated test and launch operations at Briggs Test Stands and other sites.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to drive upgrades and standardized processes across sites.
• Lead troubleshooting, root cause investigations, and anomaly resolution during operations/testing.
• Develop automation tools to support test and launch execution.
• Author procedures for launch pad configuration and countdown operations.
• Assist with program planning, budgets, and schedules.

Skills

Systems engineering

Automation sequences

Launch operations

Project management

Budgets & schedules

Regulatory standards

Field testing

Effective communication

Travel readiness

Cross-site coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, electrical, or related engineering

Tools

Confluence

Jira

SVN

Bitbucket

Git

Job description

Firefly Aerospace is seeking a Launch Engineer IV for Test and Launch Operations. This role leads development and execution of vehicle testing and launch operations across multiple sites, including Briggs in Texas, with up to 25% travel.

You will author procedures, develop automation, and drive cross-functional improvements to enhance reliability and mission success. You should have a strong background in systems engineering, automation sequences, and budgets/schedules, and you will work in a