Senior Propulsion Valve Engineer - Full Lifecycle

Firefly Aerospace; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous health, dental and vision plans

Parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Flexible PTO options

Job summary

A leading space transportation company based in Austin, Texas is seeking an experienced engineer to design high-performance fluid components and oversee the entire lifecycle of aerospace products. The ideal candidate will have a BS in Aerospace Engineering, at least 8 years of relevant experience, and a strong grasp of fluid mechanics and system design. Responsibilities include hardware ownership, leading qualification tests, and cross-functional collaboration. The company offers excellent benefits and values devoted team members who are eager to innovate in the aerospace sector.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in a valve or fluid system design-related role.
• Exceptional comprehension of engineering fundamentals.
• Strong understanding of fluid systems aspects.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate extreme ownership of hardware.
• Conceptualize and deliver propulsion components.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver tested hardware.

Skills

Fluid mechanics

Structural analysis

Creating analytical models

GD&T

DFM

FEA analysis

CFD analysis

Cryogenic systems knowledge

Education

BS in Aerospace Engineering

Job description

A leading space transportation company based in Austin, Texas is seeking an experienced engineer to design high-performance fluid components and oversee the entire lifecycle of aerospace products. The ideal candidate will have a BS in Aerospace Engineering, at least 8 years of relevant experience, and a strong grasp of fluid mechanics and system design. Responsibilities include hardware ownership, leading qualification tests, and cross-functional collaboration. The company offers excellent benefits and values devoted team members who are eager to innovate in the aerospace sector.