Senior Launch Systems Engineer (Fluid & GSE)

Firefly Aerospace, Inc.; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision plans

Parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Short term disability

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Launch Site Development engineer to design, commission, and optimize fluid systems supporting a growing portfolio of launch sites worldwide. You will lead cross-functional reviews, manage programs, and ensure safe, reliable operation of ground support equipment.

The role requires 7+ years in mechanical/aerospace systems, strong knowledge of P&IDs and hazard analysis, and the ability to obtain a security clearance. Multiple U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering (or related field) is required.
• 7+ years' hands-on experience with mechanical, propulsion, fluid, or flight hardware systems.
• Experience with interpretation and design of P&IDs.
• Experience with hazard and risk analysis tools (FMEA, FMECA, FHA, HAZOP).
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a high-pressure environment; strong initiative and communication.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance.
• Master's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, characterize, and optimize fluid systems for a global launch portfolio.
• Lead design reviews with multidisciplinary teams to standardize processes across sites.
• Commission ground systems and lead vehicle/ground operations at the pad.
• Troubleshoot issues and support anomaly investigations during operations and tests.
• Develop procedures and automate pad configurations for countdown operations.

Skills

Mechanical design

Aerospace

P&IDs

Hazard analysis

Project management

Communication

Launch operations

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or aerospace engineering

Master's degree in mechanical engineering or aerospace engineering

Tools

Confluence

Jira

SVN

Bitbucket

Job description

Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Launch Site Development engineer to design, commission, and optimize fluid systems supporting a growing portfolio of launch sites worldwide. You will lead cross-functional reviews, manage programs, and ensure safe, reliable operation of ground support equipment.

The role requires 7+ years in mechanical/aerospace systems, strong knowledge of P&IDs and hazard analysis, and the ability to obtain a security clearance. Multiple U.S.