Firefly Space Systems

Propulsion Integration and Test RE (Miranda Engine)

Firefly Space Systems • $90K — $120K *
Bertram, TX 78605In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering required
  • 3+ years in aerospace or mechanical field, focused on propulsion
  • Experience in leading technical reviews and investigations
  • Strong data analysis and reporting skills
  • Proficiency in Siemens NX or similar CAD programs
  • Understanding of bipropellant liquid rocket fundamentals
  • Solid engineering knowledge in fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and rocket systems

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with various teams to define and support engine configurations
  • Design and execute comprehensive test plans
  • Compile, interpret, and report engine test data
  • Mentor junior propulsion engineers and provide guidance
  • Develop innovative concepts for propulsion components
  • Implement design for manufacturability changes
  • Make informed development decisions considering multiple factors
  • Assist in manufacturing, integration, and testing processes

Benefits

  • Generous health, dental, and vision plans with low deductibles
  • Parental leave
  • Education reimbursement
  • Short-term disability
  • Flexible PTO options
Full Job Description
RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Collaborate with design, manufacturing, vehicle integration, production, and test operations teams to define engine configurations and support engine integration and test operations
  • Design and execute test plans supporting development, qualification, and flight engine test campaigns
  • Compile, interpret, and report on engine test data and evaluate performance relative to campaign and program objectives
  • Serve as a mentor for the existing propulsion engineers, providing technical guidance and leadership
  • Assist in developing new, innovative design concepts for propulsion components and experimental tooling, that reduce part count and complexity
  • Execute design for manufacturability changes to enhance production efficiency
  • Make development decisions based on technical merit, risk, cost, schedule, and/or quality assurance
  • Assist in the development of manufacturing, integration, and test processes, including work instructions, test procedures, and early build support
  • Partner with engineering and production teams to generate ideas, designs, and improvements for current and next-generation liquid rocket engines


QUALIFICATIONS

Required
  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent
  • 3+ years of experience in a related aerospace or mechanical field, with a focus in propulsion or fluid systems
  • Experience leading technical reviews (design & analysis) or investigations (risk, anomaly, or trade studies)
  • Proven experience in data review, data analysis, and report generation
  • Experience in Siemens NX or equivalent CAD program
  • Understanding of bipropellant liquid rocket fundamentals and ability to collaborate with subject matter experts to maximize engine performance
  • Strong engineering fundamentals in compressible and incompressible flow, heat transfer, combustion devices, rocket engine cycles, and mechanics
  • Understanding of P&IDs, fluid system sizing, fluid component and instrumentation selection, fluid dynamics fundamentals, cryogenic systems and pressurized systems
  • Experience with maturing a conceptual design for use in a production environment
  • History of developing solutions with partially defined requirements and changing criteria.

Desired
  • MS or PhD in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
  • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
  • Familiarity with presenting trade studies, risks, schedules, requirements, and budget to program management or leadership
  • Experience with liquid rocket engine development, design, test, or flight operations
  • Experience with liquid rocket engine subcomponent or pressurized component (valves, regulators, tubes, pipes, etc.) development, design, or test
  • A passion for product optimization design and rapid manufacturing
  • Hands-on experience with integrating test articles and sub-assemblies for test or production
  • Proven experience in working with data acquisition systems and test instrumentation including pressure transducers, thermocouples, resistance temperature detectors, flow meters, load cells, and accelerometers
  • Familiarity with some or all of the following software packages: Python, LabVIEW, GFSSP, Winplot, or other control, data acquisition, and reduction software


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.

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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