Senior Vehicle Integration Engineer – Spacecraft Systems

Firefly Aerospace; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace, Austin, TX, is seeking a Vehicle Final Integration Engineer to coordinate avionics, propulsion, and structural final assemblies. You will manage vehicle transport to the launch pad and collaborate daily with engineering and technician teams to ensure timely, reliable integration.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in aerospace/mechanical/electrical, 3+ years in vehicle integration, hands-on aerospace hardware experience, CAD proficiency, and familiarity with NASA/FAA/DoD

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years in aerospace vehicle integration or related engineering.
• Experience with system-level testing and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with CAD software and engineering tools for integration analysis.
• Hands-on experience with aerospace hardware and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and schematics.
• Strong problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments and cleanrooms.
• Experience with launch vehicle or spacecraft integration.
• Familiarity with NASA/FAA/DoD/AS9100 standards.
• Experience with PLM/ERP tools.

Responsibilities

• Support vehicle integration activities, including structural, mechanical, electrical, and propulsion system integration.
• Support the development and execution of integration plans, procedures, and timelines for vehicle assembly and testing.
• Work with design and manufacturing teams to ensure hardware is properly integrated and operational.
• Provide hands-on support for vehicle integration, working closely with technicians and engineers.
• Assist in troubleshooting and problem resolution of integration issues to maintain project timelines.
• Contribute to best practices for system integration, testing, and verification.
• Support environmental and functional tests on integrated aerospace vehicles.
• Document integration procedures, lessons learned, and process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Fast-paced work

Hands-on

Education

Bachelor's degree (Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical)

Tools

CAD software

PLM/ERP tools

DFMA

Job description

Firefly Aerospace, Austin, TX, is seeking a Vehicle Final Integration Engineer to coordinate avionics, propulsion, and structural final assemblies. You will manage vehicle transport to the launch pad and collaborate daily with engineering and technician teams to ensure timely, reliable integration.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in aerospace/mechanical/electrical, 3+ years in vehicle integration, hands-on aerospace hardware experience, CAD proficiency, and familiarity with NASA/FAA/DoD