Vehicle Integration Engineer II

Firefly Aerospace, Inc.

Texas

On-site

USD 75,000 - 110,000

Full time

2 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO for exempt employees

3-month sabbatical for every 5 years

Medical, dental, vision, life, and dis

Mental health services

Paid military leave

12 weeks paid maternity leave

4 weeks paid spouse leave

$20k towards family planning

Stock bonuses

4% Safe Harbor 401(k) matching

$10k bonus for home purchase in Cedar<

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is seeking a Vehicle Integration Engineer II to support integration of launch vehicles through assembly, testing, and troubleshooting.

You will collaborate with design, manufacturing, and test teams to ensure seamless vehicle integration and functionality, located in Briggs, TX. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in aerospace-related engineering and 2+ years of experience in aerospace vehicle integration, plus hands-on experience with CAD tools, DFMA, and propulsion/

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
2+ years of experience in aerospace vehicle integration or related engineering fields.
Familiarity with CAD software and engineering tools for integration analysis.
Experience with launch vehicle or spacecraft integration.
Knowledge of propulsion system integration and fluid system handling.
Experience with DFMA principles.

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

System-level testing

Read engineering drawings

Strong problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

DFMA principles

Propulsion system integration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

PLM tools

ERP tools

Job description

At Firefly, we’re focused on making space attainable for everyone – including you! Each team member’s passion, dedication, and innovative ideas have a direct impact on fueling our successful trajectory into space. And there’s no shortage of meaningful projects to work on at Firefly. With launch, lunar, and orbital vehicles, Firefly has a diverse line of business with opportunities to get hands‑on experience launching rockets, operating in space, and landing on the Moon.

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Our Values

Headquartered in the Lone Star State, Firefly’s hardworking team reflects Texas’ GO BIG culture in everything we do. We build big, achieve big, and dream big. We’re building launch vehicles and spacecraft to provide rapid, reliable space access. We’ve achieved some incredible wins, including the first successful commercial Moon landing. And we’re dreaming bigger than this planet with ambitions to Mars, Venus, and beyond. Our core values are what drive us along the way.

Passion

Fireflies believe in perseverance, responsiveness, and mentoring others with a focus on inspiring a better future.

Accountability

Fireflies act with integrity and take ownership of our actions, commitments, decisions, and outcomes.

Fireflies work in alignment across teams and communicate clearly with mutual respect for one another.

Fireflies deliver high‑quality work through technical rigor and timely disciplined execution for our customers.

We take care of our Fireflies with some of the best benefits in the industry. Our mission to make space for everyone starts with our employees and allowing them to make space for their family, their career, and their future.

Space for You

Unlimited PTO for exempt employees
3-month sabbatical for every 5 years of service
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
Mental health services
Paid military leave

Space for Your Family

12 weeks paid maternity leave
4 weeks paid spouse leave
$20k towards family planning: fertility, surrogacy, adoption
Dog friendly workplace

Space for Your Career

$10k/year towards trade school or college
Ongoing coaching to advance leadership skills
Employee-ownership with stock bonuses
4% Safe Harbor 401(k) matching
$10k bonus for home purchase in Cedar Park, Texas

Job Openings

From launch technicians to propulsion engineers, Firefly has open roles across the company. We’re looking for passionate, bright innovators to join our team and help make space an achievable dream for everyone.

Firefly 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.

SUMMARY

As a Vehicle Integration Engineer II, you will support the integration of launch vehicles by working through assembly, testing, and troubleshooting processes. You will collaborate with design, manufacturing, and test teams to ensure seamless vehicle integration and functionality. Your contributions will help drive successful vehicle builds and flight operations. This role is located in Briggs, TX.

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.
2+ 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.
Willingness to support off‑shift work, extended hours, or travel as required for integration and testing.
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.

Firefly 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.

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