Senior Launch Operations Engineer — Test & Launch

Firefly Aerospace, Inc.; Texas; Presencial; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Unlimited PTO

Sabbatical program (3 months)

Comprehensive health insurance (med/dn

Mental health services

Paid military leave

Family planning benefits (fertility/s

Dog-friendly workplace

401(k) with 4% match

Home purchase bonus in Cedar Park, TX

Descripción de la vacante

Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is hiring for a Launch Engineer IV in Texas to lead test and launch operations across multiple sites including Briggs, Wallops, Vandenberg, and international locations. You will author procedures, develop automation, and drive cross-functional improvements for reliable missions.

The role emphasizes systems engineering artifacts, risk management, and tight collaboration with engineering and operations teams. Travel up to 25% is expected.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, electrical engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• 7+ years of hands-on experience in test operations, launch operations, or similar high-consequence operational environments.
• Experience developing systems engineering artifacts (requirements, test verification evidence, FMECAs) and utilizing systems engineering tools.
• Experience developing automation sequences and procedures for hazardous, time-critical, or mission-critical systems.

Responsabilidades

• 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 (TX), Vandenberg Space Force Base (CA), Wallops Flight Facility (VA), and International Launch sites.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to drive upgrades, efficiencies, and establish standardized processes across launch sites.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts, resolve anomalies that arise during operations/testing, and lead root cause investigations.
• Develop automation and operational software tools to support test and launch execution.
• Author procedures for launch pad configuration, vehicle operations, and propellant/pressurant handling during countdown operations.
• Develop and author operational requirements.
• Provide team and program execution planning.
• Proposal and trade study support.

Conocimientos

Launch operations

Systems engineering

Automation sequences

Project management

Technical writing / procedures

Cross-team collaboration

Confluence/Jira

Git/SVN

Educación

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

Herramientas

Confluence

Jira

Git/SVN

Descripción del empleo

Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is hiring for a Launch Engineer IV in Texas to lead test and launch operations across multiple sites including Briggs, Wallops, Vandenberg, and international locations. You will author procedures, develop automation, and drive cross-functional improvements for reliable missions.

The role emphasizes systems engineering artifacts, risk management, and tight collaboration with engineering and operations teams. Travel up to 25% is expected.