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About 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. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, 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.
The Role
You will join the Launch, Integration, and Test department at the Environmental Test Lab in Leander, TX. As an Environmental Test Engineer I, you will be an integral part of the test team, developing test plans, designing test fixtures, and managing the performance and execution of tests for product development, acceptance, and qualification.
Responsibilities
- Assist with test planning, set-up, and execution of launch vehicle and spacecraft component testing
- Author and review test procedures
- Review finalized test data and report packages, ensuring compliance with requirements
- Execute corrective actions
- Drive test readiness reviews, debriefs, and technical meetings
- Implement continuous process and facility improvements
- Work with the team to identify and fix issues found in test results
Required Qualifications
- B.S. in Engineering
- Knowledge of LabView software
- Ability to interpret hardware schematics and utilize lab test equipment, oscilloscopes, instrumentation, and DAQ systems
- Strong documentation and communication skills
Desired Qualifications
- LabView programming skills
- 3-D modeling skills for fixture design
- Experience testing to MIL-STD-810G, MIL-STD-461E, SMC-S-016, or other rigorous environmental testing and screening standards
- Negotiating compliance and conformance with external governing agencies
- Direct experience with range safety agencies
- Experience with designing test racks and rack enclosures
Employment Requirements
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.
Benefits
Firefly offers outstanding benefits including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, educational reimbursement, short term disability, and flexible PTO options.