Launch Engineer - Fluid Systems IV

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering or related engineering discipline

5+ years of hands-on experience with mechanical systems, structural systems, propulsion systems, fluid systems, flight hardware or test operations

Experience designing, building, troubleshooting and/or operating complex fluid systems

Demonstrated experience with interpretation and design of P&IDs

Experience with hazard and risk analysis tools (i.e., FMEA, FMECA, FHA, HAZOP, etc.)

Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high pressure fast-paced environment

Ability to self-motivate and take the initiative to ensure your systems are functional and operating at peak performance

Ability to adapt to shifting project and/or 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

Willingness to support off-hour shifts during launch operations (nights/weekends as needed)

Demonstrated project management experience, including vendor management, ability to communicate with senior leaders, development of budgets and schedules, etc.

Basic working knowledge of standards and regulations (ASME, NFPA, NEC, AFSPCMAN 91-710, NASA-STD-5005, GSFC-STD-8009, etc.)

Master's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering or related engineering discipline

Familiarity with data acquisition and control methods, and data analysis tools

Demonstrated experience with standards and regulations (ASME, NFPA, NEC, AFSPCMAN 91-710, NASA-STD-5005, GSFC-STD-8009, etc.)

Prior experience at a federal launch range (e.g., VSFB, CCSFS, KSC, WFF, PSC)

Familiarity with Atlassian products (i.e., Confluence and Jira) and version control systems (i.e., SVN, Bitbucket, etc.)

Ability to obtain a security clearance

Firefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, educational reimbursement, short term disability, and flexible PTO options.

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.

Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Firefly is governed based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.