Firefly Aerospace
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 Firefly Mechanical Engineers on the Launch Team leverage their creative background and expertise to help develop innovative solutions for the application of space systems technology. As an Engineer responsible for development of new ground systems at Firefly’s launch sites in Wallops, Esrange and Cape Canaveral, you will work with a multi-disciplinary collaborative team through all stages of mechanical system design, installation, maintenance, and operations. This includes identifying upgrades, preliminary and detailed design, system sizing, and installation support. You will have ownership of one or more of the following systems: Quick disconnects, hydraulics, pad structural components, transportation and integration equipment, environmental control systems (HVAC), and other systems as required.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Design and implement new mechanical ground systems at current and future launch sites, including Vandenberg Space Force Base, Wallops Flight Facility, Esrange Space Center, and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station
Collaborate with design engineers, technicians, and vendors to drive launch vehicle upgrades and improve system functionality, operations, and automation
Lead and support internal design reviews, operations readiness reviews and external design reviews
Develop and upgrade launch site equipment, systems, and procedures. Partner with local and remote staff to develop and implement standard design processes across the company
Lead troubleshooting efforts, resolve issues and non-conformances that arise during operations/testing, and support anomaly investigations
Safely transport launch and payload segment to the launch pad
Connect and perform verifications of final ground system connections of the Erector Launcher at the pad
Write and execute procedures to configure the launch pad mechanical and fluids systems for launch operations and system testing
Write and execute preventative maintenance procedures to ensure mechanical and fluid systems are ready launch operations
Perform site activation, test, and launch console operations and/or launch day red team activities
Support development of company processes, guidelines, and training in test and launch operations
Team with test site and launch site responsible engineers to optimize launch system designs and operations
Collaborate with customers, external stakeholders, and design teams to ensure interoperability and compliance with regulatory and range safety requirements
Provide technical write-ups for proposals and tailoring of regulations
Direct the work of Fluids and Mechanical GSE team members and support hiring efforts
Requires up to 25% travel to test and launch sites to support overall program needs
QUALIFICATIONS Required
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering or related engineering discipline
5+ years of hands‑on experience with mechanical systems, structural systems, propulsion systems, fluid systems, flight hardware or test operations
Experience designing, building, troubleshooting and/or operating complex mechanical systems
Familiarity with the integration of mechanical and fluid systems
Familiarity with reading and/or designing P&IDs
Experience with hazard and risk analysis tools (i.e., FMEA, FMECA, FHA, HAZOP, etc.)
Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high pressure fast‑paced environment
High degree of self initiative and ownership, continually striving to ensure your systems are functional and operating at peak performance
Adaptable to shifting project and/or scope change requirements
Strong communication skills Ability to convey complex technical information clearly and concisely to technical and non‑technical audiences.
Comfortable working in launch site environments with field testing, lifting equipment, and hazardous materials
Willingness to support off‑hour shifts during launch operations (nights/weekends as needed)
Demonstrated project management experience, including vendor management, ability to communicate with senior leaders, development of budgets and schedules, etc.
Basic working knowledge of standards and regulations (ASME, NFPA, NEC, AFSPCMAN 91‑710, NASA‑STD‑5005, GSFC‑STD‑8009, etc.)
Ability to obtain a security clearance
Desired
Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering or related engineering discipline
Familiarity with instrumentation and instrumentation deployment methods
Familiarity with data acquisition and control methods, and data analysis tools
Demonstrated experience with standards and regulations (ASME, NFPA, NEC, AFSPCMAN 91‑710, NASA‑STD‑5005, GSFC‑STD‑8009, etc.)
Prior experience at a federal launch range (e.g., VSFB, CCSFS, KSC, WFF, PSC)
Familiarity with Atlassian products (i.e., Confluence and Jira) and version control systems (i.e., SVN, Bitbucket, etc.)
Firefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, 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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SUMMARY Firefly Mechanical Engineers on the Launch Team leverage their creative background and expertise to help develop innovative solutions for the application of space systems technology. As an Engineer responsible for development of new ground systems at Firefly’s launch sites in Wallops, Esrange and Cape Canaveral, you will work with a multi-disciplinary collaborative team through all stages of mechanical system design, installation, maintenance, and operations. This includes identifying upgrades, preliminary and detailed design, system sizing, and installation support. You will have ownership of one or more of the following systems: Quick disconnects, hydraulics, pad structural components, transportation and integration equipment, environmental control systems (HVAC), and other systems as required.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Design and implement new mechanical ground systems at current and future launch sites, including Vandenberg Space Force Base, Wallops Flight Facility, Esrange Space Center, and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station
Collaborate with design engineers, technicians, and vendors to drive launch vehicle upgrades and improve system functionality, operations, and automation
Lead and support internal design reviews, operations readiness reviews and external design reviews
Develop and upgrade launch site equipment, systems, and procedures. Partner with local and remote staff to develop and implement standard design processes across the company
Lead troubleshooting efforts, resolve issues and non-conformances that arise during operations/testing, and support anomaly investigations
Safely transport launch and payload segment to the launch pad
Connect and perform verifications of final ground system connections of the Erector Launcher at the pad
Write and execute procedures to configure the launch pad mechanical and fluids systems for launch operations and system testing
Write and execute preventative maintenance procedures to ensure mechanical and fluid systems are ready launch operations
Perform site activation, test, and launch console operations and/or launch day red team activities
Support development of company processes, guidelines, and training in test and launch operations
Team with test site and launch site responsible engineers to optimize launch system designs and operations
Collaborate with customers, external stakeholders, and design teams to ensure interoperability and compliance with regulatory and range safety requirements
Provide technical write-ups for proposals and tailoring of regulations
Direct the work of Fluids and Mechanical GSE team members and support hiring efforts
Requires up to 25% travel to test and launch sites to support overall program needs
QUALIFICATIONS Required
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering or related engineering discipline
5+ years of hands‑on experience with mechanical systems, structural systems, propulsion systems, fluid systems, flight hardware or test operations
Experience designing, building, troubleshooting and/or operating complex mechanical systems
Familiarity with the integration of mechanical and fluid systems
Familiarity with reading and/or designing P&IDs
Experience with hazard and risk analysis tools (i.e., FMEA, FMECA, FHA, HAZOP, etc.)
Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high pressure fast‑paced environment
High degree of self initiative and ownership, continually striving to ensure your systems are functional and operating at peak performance
Adaptable to shifting project and/or scope change requirements
Strong communication skills Ability to convey complex technical information clearly and concisely to technical and non‑technical audiences.
Comfortable working in launch site environments with field testing, lifting equipment, and hazardous materials
Willingness to support off‑hour shifts during launch operations (nights/weekends as needed)
Demonstrated project management experience, including vendor management, ability to communicate with senior leaders, development of budgets and schedules, etc.
Basic working knowledge of standards and regulations (ASME, NFPA, NEC, AFSPCMAN 91‑710, NASA‑STD‑5005, GSFC‑STD‑8009, etc.)
Ability to obtain a security clearance
Desired
Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering or related engineering discipline
Familiarity with instrumentation and instrumentation deployment methods
Familiarity with data acquisition and control methods, and data analysis tools
Demonstrated experience with standards and regulations (ASME, NFPA, NEC, AFSPCMAN 91‑710, NASA‑STD‑5005, GSFC‑STD‑8009, etc.)
Prior experience at a federal launch range (e.g., VSFB, CCSFS, KSC, WFF, PSC)
Familiarity with Atlassian products (i.e., Confluence and Jira) and version control systems (i.e., SVN, Bitbucket, etc.)
Firefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, 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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