Firefly Space Systems

Manufacturing Engineer II, Machine Shop

Firefly Space Systems • $80K — $95K *
Briggs, TX 78608In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or 5+ years in a relevant machine shop role.
  • Proficiency with CAD software (Pro-E, CATIA, Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, NX).
  • Strong interpersonal skills for effective communication.
  • Passion for hands-on creation and problem-solving.
  • Advanced understanding of GD&T per ASME Y14.5 Standards.
  • Ability to develop CAD models and engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

  • Act as a communication link between the machine shop and engineering team.
  • Provide design feedback to optimize production methods.
  • Ensure timely delivery of components from CAD to physical assembly.
  • Research and implement new manufacturing processes and techniques.
  • Collaborate with design team to ensure components are manufacturable.
  • Manage long lead tasks to improve workflow efficiency.
  • Identify and resolve issues, collaborating closely with quality assurance.

Benefits

  • Work within a dynamic, fast-paced team environment.
  • Opportunity to influence the success of critical rocket components.
  • Engage in innovative manufacturing methods and technologies.
  • Hands-on involvement in the full lifecycle of component production.
  • Potential for career growth in a cutting-edge aerospace company.
Full Job Description
SUMMARY

As part of a small, fast-paced, and passionate team you will be the key to rocket component production. You will be responsible for driving design feedback and communication between engineers and manufacturing. Input provided by you can determine the success or failure of individual components and assemblies.

Location for this role is at our Manufacturing site in Briggs, TX, 25 minutes north of Cedar Park, TX.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Act as liaison between the machine shop and the engineering team.
• Provide feedback to responsible engineers and ensure the most time-efficient and cost-efficient method of producing components
• Ensure on time delivery of rocket components from CAD models to tangible components/assemblies ready for testing
• Research new manufacturing methods and production related processes
• Work with the design team to ensure manufacturability of the components
• Manage lookaheads for long lead tasks
• Improve processes and cycle times
• Implement quick changeover improvements
• Be fully accountable for a set of hardware
• Create work instructions
• Identify issues, work with quality to provide and execute corrective actions
• Work with Tooling and Programming to ensure job readiness
• Conceptual design and sourcing of work holding

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or 5+ years of experience working in a machine shop environment implementing the aforementioned responsibilities
• Experience with CAD software such as Pro-E, CATIA, Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, or NX.
• Exceptional people interaction skills
• A passion for creating, building, and making things happen
• Advanced level of understanding of GD&T per ASME Y14.5 Standards
• Ability to develop CAD models and create engineering drawings

Desired:
  • Direct experience with process development in:
    • Casting
    • Forging
    • Metallic 3D printing
    • Sheet metal
  • Experience with budgetary and schedule planning
  • Some CNC Programming experience
  • Tooling expertise
  • Experience programming CNC machines
  • Experience setting up and running CNC machines
  • Data analysis
  • Capacity planning
  • Startup experience
  • Aerospace experience

About Firefly Space Systems

Firefly Space Systems was an American aerospace manufacturer based in Cedar Park, Texas. The company was founded in 2013 with the goal of developing low-cost launch vehicles for the small satellite industry. Firefly's Alpha rocket was designed to carry payloads of up to 1,000 kg to low Earth orbit. The company was acquired by EOS Launcher in 2017 and is now known as Firefly Aerospace. Firefly Aerospace is continuing the development of the Alpha rocket and is also working on a larger rocket called Beta, which is designed to carry payloads of up to 8,000 kg to low Earth orbit. Firefly Aerospace is committed to providing affordable access to space for small satellite operators.
Learn more about Firefly Space Systems
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Founded
2013
* Ladders Estimates

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