Vehicle Integration Engineer II - Hands-on Space Launch Systems

Firefly Aerospace, Inc.; Texas; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

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

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/