Firefly Aerospace

Test Engineer

Firefly Aerospace

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Briggs • Texas • United States

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About the role

  • Set up and perform tests on a wide range of small valves, mechanisms, COPVs, and other Aerospace components
  • Develop test procedures to check out and operate launch vehicle systems and subsystems
  • Execute test plans and procedures on console, using voice comm systems and data display and control systems
  • Develop and execute system validations, activations, upgrades and other tests required to ensure your stand is ready to support testing
  • Manage test stand scheduling for operations and maintenance down time
  • Participate in resolving any issues and non-conformances that arise during operations, and support failure and anomaly investigations, troubleshooting and resolution development
  • Design and develop automated scripts that support test and launch operations
  • Work with test site and launch site responsible engineers to optimize test and launch systems designs and operation
  • Identify continuous improvement opportunities for performance, reliability, and cost
  • Ensure all operations are performed on time, safely and in a professional manner
  • Analyze and review data to ensure that hardware is operating as expected utilizing numerical data analysis tools to interpret test results

Requirements

  • BS in Engineering or related engineering discipline
  • Works well in a collaborative multidisciplinary environment
  • Exceptional comprehension of engineering fundamentals
  • Exceptional writing and verbal communication skills
  • Experience with 3D and 2D CAD software
  • Ability to lift 30 pounds and to be on your feet all day when required
  • Ability to work on test stands and use standard mechanical and electrical tools
  • Willingness to travel to support launch operations in California. (Max, 25%)
Benefits
  • generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles
  • parental leave
  • educational reimbursement
  • short term disability
  • pet Insurance
  • flexible PTO options
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
test proceduressystem validationsautomated scriptsnumerical data analysis
Soft Skills
collaborativecommunicationproblem-solvingcontinuous improvement
Certifications
BS in Engineering