Test Engineer I, Component

Firefly Aerospace; Bertram (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision plans

Parental leave

Relocation benefits

Educational reimbursement

Short term disability

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace in Austin, TX is seeking a Test Engineer II to advance test execution and stand development on the Component Test Stand. You will partner with RE’s and engineers across programs to validate hardware under flight-like conditions.

The role emphasizes hands-on testing, creating procedures, improving test stand reliability, and rapid problem solving in a fast-paced environment. A BS in Engineering with 0–2 years of relevant experience is typical.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or related discipline.
• 0–2+ years in testing, operations, or related technical environment.
• Ability to read, understand, and develop P&IDs and test procedures.
• Experience with data acquisition and instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop test procedures and execute test plans for valves, mechanisms, COPVs, and aerospace components.
• Integrate test articles into fluid and data systems to hit required pressures, temperatures, and data measurements.
• Design and develop automated scripts to streamline test operations.
• Analyze data to ensure hardware performs as expected and interpret results.
• Support failure investigations, non-conformances, and corrective actions.

Skills

Test procedures

Test plans

P&IDs

Data analysis

Data acquisition

CAD software

Electrical tools

Verbal communication

Education

BS in Engineering or related field

Tools

3D CAD

2D CAD

Data Acquisition Systems

Instrumentation

Job description

ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACEFirefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company that enables our world to launch, land, and operate in space – anywhere, anytime. As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the only commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the only company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Our launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles provide government and commercial customers with full mission services from low Earth orbit to the Moon and beyond. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.SUMMARYThis Level I position is for an engineer who has developed a foundation in aerospace testing, operations, or a related engineering environment and is ready to take greater ownership of test execution and test system development. Test Engineer II’s applying for this role can expect to work on Firefly's Component Test Stand. Test Engineers partner with responsible engineers from across all programs (Alpha, A330/MLV, Blue Ghost and Elytra) and across the company to test and validate hardware in the pursuit of developing, qualifying, and accepting flight components. Firefly is a new aerospace company, full of creative and talented people, and the engineers in Launch and Test are the where the “Lox hits the TEA-TEB”.Engineers on this team are responsible for not just partnering with their fellow engineers to hash out plans to test components to their flight-like limits, but also developing the required infrastructure, mechanical, electrical and software, to support these tests. Engineers are expected to be fast on their feet, adaptive and responsive to challenges. They are expected to be in the field, working in hands on and time sensitive applications. Operations Engineers are expected to be self-sufficient, driven and highly motivated engineers up for learning new skills and taking on challenges to excel.RESPONSIBILITIESWork with RE’s to develop test procedures and execute test plans on console for a wide range of valves, mechanisms, COPV’s, and other aerospace componentsIntegrate test articles into our existing fluid and data systems to hit required pressures, temperatures, and data measurement requirementsDesign and develop automated scripts to streamline test operationsIdentify and execute improvement opportunities for the test stand and our processes to increase operational cadence and reliabilityAnalyze and review data to ensure that hardware is operating as expected utilizing numerical data analysis tools to interpret test resultsParticipate in resolving any issues and non-conformances that arise during operations, and support failure and anomaly investigations, troubleshooting and resolution developmentEnsure all operations are performed on time, safely, and in a professional mannerDevelop and execute system validations, activations, upgrades and other tests required to ensure your stand is ready to support testingQUALIFICATIONSRequiredBS in Engineering or related engineering disciplineTypically 0-2 or more years of relevant engineering experience in testing, operations, manufacturing, integration, launch operations, or a related technical environmentDemonstrated experience executing engineering work in a hands-on operational environmentIndependent, driven and able to develop solutions with minimal guidance and oversightWorks well in a collaborative multidisciplinary environment with exceptional verbal and written communication skillsAbility to read, understand, and develop P&IDsExceptional comprehension of engineering fundamentals – particularly fluid dynamics and basic electronicsExperience with 3D and 2D CAD softwareAbility to lift 50 pounds and to be on your feet all day when requiredAbility to work on test stands and use standard mechanical and electrical toolsShould be available to work a flexible schedule as neededDesiredFluid System testing, preferably with high pressure gas, water, and cryogenics (highly desired)Aerospace testing including launch and test operationsDeep understanding of Data Acquisition Systems, instrumentation, and the connections between the twoAbility to design and fabricate basic structuresAble to prioritize and execute tasks in a high pressure fast-paced environmentData analysis and processing up to and including custom code development and implementationFirefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, relocation benefits, educational reimbursement, short term disability, and flexible PTO options.To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Firefly is governed based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.