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Firefly Aerospace · 4 months ago

Launch Vehicles Mechanisms Engineer

Cedar park, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

Firefly Aerospace is an end-to-end space transportation company on a mission to enable world-class space operations. They are seeking a Launch Vehicles Mechanisms Engineer to develop spacecraft mechanisms and structures, engaging in analysis, design, fabrication, and testing.

AerospaceAir TransportationSatellite Communication

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Take ownership of the entire hardware life cycle of launch vehicle mechanical assemblies and structures

Develop and validate system requirements

Support configuration development, proposal efforts, and trade studies

Manage complex assemblies through vendor selection, hardware procurement and integration

Perform first-order strength and sizing calculations for your responsible mechanisms

Generate CAD, complex mechanical drawings with tolerance analysis using GD&T, and write component specifications for vendor procurement

Provide hands-on production support and Material Review Board disposition of production non-conformances

Define qualification and acceptance test plans and procedures

Demonstrate compliance with NASA, Space Force, or other relevant launch jurisdiction standards

Collaborate with team to develop and improve processes related to above responsibilities

Qualification

3-D CAD softwareFEA/FEM toolsDesigning composite structuresFirst principles understandingAerospace structural analysisIndependent learningCollaboration skillsCommunication skills

Required

B.S. degree in aerospace or mechanical and 1+ years demonstrated experience in aerospace or related mechanical engineering field

Strong design and integration skills using 3-D CAD software (Siemens NX preferable)

Experience with industry FEA/FEM tools like Nastran, ANSYS, FEMAP, etc

Experience designing and analyzing composite and metallic structures

Excellent understanding of first principles from variety of engineering disciplines (mechanical, structural dynamics, materials, fluids/thermodynamics, electrical)

Drive for independent learning and keeping up to date on latest industry standards