Fluids Launch Engineer I Verified today
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. As the partner of choice for critical space missions, 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
The Launch team is hiring for a propulsion and fluids systems engineer to join the team responsible for all aspects of the launch pad propellant and pneumatic systems. This entry-level position will grow in responsibility to take ownership of a segment of these systems in all aspects of operation, maintenance, testing and upgrades. You will validate and execute the performance of these systems during launch operations.
Responsibilities
- Assist senior fluids engineers in the operation, maintenance and testing of launch pad fluids and pneumatic systems, growing in scope and responsibility through hands-on experience
- Participate in design reviews and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including design engineers, technicians, external partners, and site personnel to drive fluids system upgrades and validate system readiness
- Support launch pad system and flight vehicle system integrity testing to validate system health, performance and readiness for launch campaigns
- Lead troubleshooting efforts, resolve issues and non-conformances during operations and testing, and support anomaly investigations
- Write procedures for system operation, maintenance, and vehicle testing operations
- Develop and execute maintenance strategies that maximize system availability and minimize downtime between missions
- Collaborate with customers, external stakeholders, and design teams to ensure interoperability and compliance with regulatory and range safety requirements
- Provide technical write-ups for systems upgrade proposals or tailoring of regulations
- Work with Fluids and Mechanical GSE team members with limited supervision to achieve project objectives, including launch console operations and launch day close-out activities
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering or related engineering discipline
- 0 to 2 years of hands-on experience with fluids systems, pneumatic systems, mechanisms, hydraulic systems, tooling, flight hardware or test operations
- Experience designing, building, troubleshooting and/or operating complex fluid or pneumatic systems in an operational or project environment
- Ability to create and interpret engineering documentation including drawings, P&ID schematics and test data
- Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure fast-paced environment
- Ability to self-motivate and take the initiative to ensure systems are functional and operating at peak performance
- Ability to adapt to shifting project and scope change requirements
- 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
Compensation and Benefits
Salary: $93,950 to $107,000
Benefits include health, dental and vision plans with low deductibles, parental leave, educational reimbursement, short-term disability, pet insurance, and flexible PTO.
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.