Test Engineer I, Component – Aerospace Test Stand

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

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.