Systems Configuration Engineer II — CAD & Change Management

Firefly Aerospace; Leander (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; 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 seeks a System Configuration Engineer to own vehicle-level configuration management and CAD integration in North Texas. You will ensure traceability across hardware, software and test plans, collaborating with design, manufacturing and integration teams.

The role emphasizes milestone-driven work and rigorous metadata control. The ideal candidate has a BS in engineering (MS preferred) with 3+ years CAD/assembly experience and strong GD&T skills.

Qualifications

• BS in Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years CAD and complex assembly management experience.
• Expert in GD&T and design for manufacturing/assembly.
• Strong fabrication/assembly knowledge and production tools.
• Willing to travel and adapt to project milestones.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Own vehicle configuration management and traceability across hardware, software and test plans.
• Own vehicle-level CAD integration, assembly hierarchy and drawings.
• Review and approve lower-level drawings.
• Collaborate with subsystem design leads to ensure metadata accuracy.
• Publish vehicle test configurations for test procedures.
• Oversee Mass Growth Allowance and mass property verifications.
• Administer the change review board and ensure traceability.
• Drive release of CDR deliverables ahead of design freeze.
• Lead continuous improvement and capture lessons learned.

Skills

CAD design

GD&T

Design for manufacturing

Design for assembly

Mechanical engineering

Aerospace engineering

Education

BS in Aerospace Engineering

MS in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Bitbucket

Job description

Firefly Aerospace seeks a System Configuration Engineer to own vehicle-level configuration management and CAD integration in North Texas. You will ensure traceability across hardware, software and test plans, collaborating with design, manufacturing and integration teams.

The role emphasizes milestone-driven work and rigorous metadata control. The ideal candidate has a BS in engineering (MS preferred) with 3+ years CAD/assembly experience and strong GD&T skills.