Vehicle Integration Engineer II

Firefly Aerospace; California; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace seeks a Vehicle Final Integration Engineer to oversee the integration of avionics, propulsion, and structural final assemblies. You will manage vehicle transport to the launch pad and work closely with engineering and technician teams to ensure robust, reliable integration.

You will influence integration operations, focusing on reliability, efficiency, and rapid turnaround while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience 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 and interpret engineering drawings and schematics.
• Strong problem-solving and cross-disciplinary collaboration skills.
• Experience with launch vehicle or spacecraft integration and DFMA principles.

Responsibilities

• Support vehicle integration activities across structural, mechanical, electrical, and propulsion systems.
• Develop and execute integration plans, procedures, and timelines for assembly and testing.
• Collaborate with design and manufacturing to ensure proper hardware integration.
• Provide hands-on support with technicians and engineers during integration.
• Troubleshoot and resolve integration issues to protect project timelines.
• Contribute to best practices for system integration, testing, and verification.
• Support environmental and functional tests on integrated aerospace vehicles.
• Document procedures, lessons learned, and process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements (NASA/FAA/DoD/AS9100).

Skills

Aerospace engineering

System integration

CAD software

Reading schematics

Troubleshooting

DFMA

Hands-on hardware

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical or related)

Tools

CAD software

PLM

ERP tools

Job description

Career Opportunities with Firefly Aerospace

Come be a part of the 21 st Century Space Race!

Careers At Firefly Aerospace

Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to reliably and repeatedly launch, land, and operate space systems from Earth to the Moon and beyond. As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the first commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the first company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.

SUMMARY

As a Vehicle Final Integration Engineer, your role will focus on integration of avionics, propulsion, and structural final assemblies. You will be responsible for the vehicle transport to the launch pad, working with both engineering and technician teams daily. You will be well-positioned to influence overall vehicle integration operations, with a focus on reliability, efficiency, and rapid turnaround.

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in aerospace vehicle integration or related engineering fields.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems integration for aerospace applications.
• Experience with system-level testing and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with CAD software and engineering tools for integration analysis.
• Hands‑on experience working with aerospace hardware and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documents.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to work in a hands‑on, high‑energy environment, including cleanroom and manufacturing areas.
• Experience with launch vehicle or spacecraft integration.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations (e.g., NASA, FAA, DoD, AS9100).
• Experience with design for manufacturability and assembly (DFMA) principles.
• Knowledge of propulsion system integration and fluid system handling.
• Experience with PLM and ERP tools for integration tracking and documentation.

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.