Launch Engineer – Electrical Ground Support Equipment

Firefly Aerospace

EGSE Engineer at Firefly Aerospace designing data acquisition and control systems. Responsible for installation, testing, and compliance of electrical systems at launch sites.

Posted 4/13/2026full-timeCedar Park • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design data and control systems for our launch sites, including drawings with data and control I/O diagrams, instrument and control cable schedules, instrument loop diagrams, junction box wiring diagrams, control panel layout and wiring diagrams.
Create and conduct in-house testing and development of equipment and automation.
Design, develop, and test SCADA, human-machine interface, and PLC systems for critical equipment involving mechanical, electrical, and fluid handling systems.
Obtain and evaluate vendor quotations for all required instrument and electrical equipment to be purchased for projects.
Work with other teams to commission electrical systems, including the calibration and/or configuration of instrument devices.
Work with operations team to ensure compliance with all regulatory and safety requirements, proper and timely build of equipment, and cost reduction in design.
Manage all aspects of EGSE installation, including pre-installation surveys, data or controls installation design, personnel training, engineering support to launch technicians, and equipment commissioning.
Perform launch site checkouts for test and launch operations and support launch day.
Define requirements and coordinate installation of power and communications infrastructure in support of Firefly facilities.
Travels to test and launch sites as required to support the overall program.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Required Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, aerospace engineering or related engineering discipline is preferred.
Relevant experience and demonstrated technical ability will be considered in lieu of formal degree.
3+ years of recent experience in a professional setting outside the classroom in data acquisition and control systems for Aerospace ground systems, Aerospace vehicle systems, Oil and Gas facilities, or other high complexity critical infrastructure.
Ability to create process flow diagrams (P&ID, schematics, cause & effect chart, logic chart, instrument index).
Familiarity with NFPA, NEC, UL, ISA, and IEC codes and electrical codes and requirements.
Ability to draft and utilize drawings to assist in building of panels and electrical harnessing.
Proficiency in programming/configuring PLCs and HMI systems across multiple platforms.
Working knowledge of multiple data communication technologies (OPC-UA, Profinet, Modbus, PXI/PXIe, Serial, etc.).
Experience identifying project constraints and implementing creative solutions to unique challenges.
Self-starter that is service-oriented to help the team drive efficient execution in a fast-paced environment.
Thorough understanding of electrical engineering principles (i.e., low voltage command and control loops, Wheatstone bridge circuits, Ohms Law, State Machines, etc).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Ability to pass Space Force background check for federal locations both domestically and internationally
Up to 40% travel required
Must be comfortable stooping and bending, as well as standing for long periods of time to support test and launch day operations.
Ability to operate machinery such as forklifts and boom lifts a plus.
Must be able to work in varying climate environments, heat, cold, rain.
Must be able to lift and carry 30 pounds unassisted.
Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Hard Skills & Tools

data acquisition systemscontrol systemsSCADAPLC programmingHMI systemsprocess flow diagramselectrical engineering principlesdata communication technologiesinstrumentationautomation

Soft Skills

self-starterservice-orientedproblem-solvingteam collaborationefficient executioncreative solutionscommunicationorganizational skillsleadershipadaptability