Test Engineer I, Component (2nd Shift)

About the role

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. This entry-level position is for the engineer looking to get in on the ground floor of spacecraft and launch vehicle testing. Entry level test engineers can expect to work on Firefly's Component, Structures, Engines or Stage Test Stands.

Responsibilities

• Integrate, instrument and test Rocket and Spacecraft components and assemblies using world-class test stands and test software suite
• Optimize and implement improvements in testing, component workflow, data review and automation
• Work daily test stand operations
• Execute test plans and procedures on console, using voice comm systems and data display and control systems
• Develop test procedures to check out and operate launch vehicle systems, subsystems and individual components
• Participate in resolving any issues and non-conformances that arise during operations, and support failure and anomaly investigations, troubleshooting and resolution development
• Analyze and review data to ensure that test stand and test article are operating as expected utilizing numerical data analysis tools to interpret test results
• Diagnose & Rework small to medium problems on stand involving Fluids, Electrical and Mechanical systems
• Plan and implement improvements to the test stand and testing process
• Develop new and improve automated scripts that support test operations
• Develop and execute system validations, activations, upgrades and other tests required to ensure your stand is ready to support testing
• Work with GSE engineers to optimize test and launch systems designs and operation
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities for performance, reliability, and cost
• Potentially travel to launch site for Integrated vehicle operations, up to and including launch (up to 40% travel)

Qualifications

• 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 (up to 25%)

Desired Experience

• Experience with one or more of the following: Hydraulics, actuators & load cells, Propulsion testing, Launch Vehicle testing or launch operations
• Initiate understanding of fluid and combustion fundamentals
• Experience building, troubleshooting or operating fluid and electrical systems
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings, including GD&T and P&IDs
• Independent, driven and able to develop solutions with minimal guidance and oversight
• Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high pressure fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with Instrumentation and instrumentation deployment methods
• Data acquisition and control methods, and data analysis tools
• Data analysis and processing up to and including custom code development and implementation

Benefits

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, pet Insurance, and flexible PTO options.