Senior Propulsion Components Engineer – Valves & Actuators

Firefly Aerospace; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Short term disability

Flexible PTO options

Job summary

A leading aerospace company based in Wisconsin is seeking an experienced engineer to join its propulsion components team. This role requires ownership of hardware from conception to production. Candidates should have at least 8 years in valve or fluid system design and a solid understanding of engineering principles, including fluid mechanics and project management skills. Benefits include generous health plans, educational reimbursement, and flexible PTO options.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in a valve or fluid system design-related role.
• Ability to creatively develop economical solutions.
• Self-motivated with minimum direction required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate extreme ownership of hardware.
• Conceptualize, design, develop and deliver propulsion components.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver tested hardware on time.

Skills

Engineering fundamentals

Fluid mechanics

Heat transfer

Structural analysis

Materials and processes

Project management

Analytical/numerical modeling

GD&T

DFM

FEA

CFD analysis

Education

BS in Aerospace Engineering or related engineering discipline

Tools

High-pressure systems

Cryogenic systems

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Job description

A leading aerospace company based in Wisconsin is seeking an experienced engineer to join its propulsion components team. This role requires ownership of hardware from conception to production. Candidates should have at least 8 years in valve or fluid system design and a solid understanding of engineering principles, including fluid mechanics and project management skills. Benefits include generous health plans, educational reimbursement, and flexible PTO options.