Vehicle Integration Engineer II

Firefly Aerospace; Vandenberg Air Force Base Launch Facility 02 (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision plans

Relocation benefits

Educational reimbursement

Short term disability

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace is seeking a Vehicle Final Integration Engineer to lead integration of avionics, propulsion, and structural final assemblies at our facility in California. You will oversee vehicle transport to the launch pad and work with engineering and technician teams daily to improve reliability and turnaround.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field and 3+ years in aerospace vehicle integration, with hands‑on experience in CAD, fabrication, and system testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or related field.
• 3+ years of aerospace vehicle integration or related engineering experience.
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems integration for aerospace.
• Experience with system-level testing and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and schematics.
• Strong problem solving and fast-paced work ability.
• Good communication across multidisciplinary teams.
• Hands-on experience with aerospace hardware and manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with CAD tools.

Responsibilities

• Support vehicle integration activities, including structural, mechanical, electrical, and propulsion system integration.
• Develop and execute integration plans, procedures, and timelines for vehicle assembly and testing.
• Collaborate with design and manufacturing to ensure proper hardware integration.
• Provide hands-on support with technicians and engineers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve integration issues to meet timelines.
• Contribute to best practices for system integration, testing, verification.
• Support environmental and functional tests on integrated aerospace vehicles.
• Document integration procedures and lessons learned.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

System integration

Troubleshooting

CAD literacy

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

Tools

CAD software

Engineering tools

Job description

ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE

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 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.

Desired

• 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.