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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 was the first commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the first company to achieve a successful Moon landing. This position is in the Environmental Test Lab in Leander, TX.
The Role
Join the Launch, Integration, and Test department as an Environmental Test Engineer II. You will develop test plans, design test fixtures, and manage the performance and execution of tests for product development, acceptance, and qualification. You will be a self-starter who works well in a team environment, learning testing processes, maintaining detailed records, and building strong working relationships with engineers and technicians.
What You Will Do
- Lead 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
- Lead root cause investigations and document findings
- Execute corrective actions
- Drive test readiness reviews, debriefs, and technical meetings
- Implement continuous process and facility improvements
- Lead testing, analyze data, and provide test authorization
- Troubleshoot failures and issues derived from test data
Required Qualifications
- B.S. in Engineering, Physics, or related field
- 3+ years of related experience in Aerospace testing
- Familiarity with vibration, shock, and thermal testing
- Experience with failure investigations, root cause analysis, and non-conformances
- Knowledge of LabView software
- Strong knowledge of hardware schematics, lab test equipment, oscilloscopes, instrumentation, DAQ systems
- Ability to work independently with accelerated schedules
- 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
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.