Mechanical Engineer II (Propulsion Valves)

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. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.

At Firefly, we believe that building a reliable and inexpensive launch vehicle requires the most reliable, production efficient valves available. On the fluid components team, we design, build, test, and qualify high-performance, precision fluid components tailored to the specific needs of our Alpha launch vehicle, Eclipse launch vehicle, Blue Ghost lunar landers, and Elytra spacecraft. Our team of responsible engineers own their products for the entire product lifecycle; from initial conception through qualification and handoff to the production team.

BS in Aerospace Engineering or related engineering discipline

3+ years of experience in a valve or fluid system design-related role.

Exceptional comprehension of engineering fundamentals including fluid mechanics, heat transfer, structural analysis, materials, and processes.

Strong understanding of fluid systems aspects such as fluids systems sizing, valve design and operation, instrumentation, flexible element design & integration and fluid fittings

Skilled in creating analytical/numerical models of engineering devices and processes.

Ability to successfully manage complex projects.

Works well in a collaborative, fast paced, multidisciplinary environment.

Demonstrated interest in advancing 'newspace'.

Self-motivated with minimum direction required.

Ability to creatively develop economical solutions.

Served as a Responsible, Manufacturing or Test engineer for an aerospace development project in a fluids related subsystem.

Component test experience.

Proficient with GD&T

Proficient with DFM

Proficient with FEA and/or CFD analysis

Knowledge of high-pressure, cryogenic, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems

Experience with valve and regulator design

Experience with liquid oxygen or other cryogenic operations

Experience modeling fluid networks

Experience with rapid development techniques for hardware

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