Firefly Aerospace · 2 weeks ago
Manager, Component Test Engineer
Briggs, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelFirefly Aerospace is an end-to-end responsive space company focused on launching, landing, and operating in space. The Manager, Component Test Engineer will support the Flight and Test Operations team, responsible for testing and validating aerospace components and ensuring readiness for launch operations.
AerospaceAir TransportationSatellite Communication
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Set up and perform tests on a wide range of small valves, mechanisms, COPVs, and other Aerospace components
Develop test procedures to check out and operate launch vehicle systems and subsystems
Execute test plans and procedures on console, using voice comm systems and data display and control systems
Develop and execute system validations, activations, upgrades and other tests required to ensure your stand is ready to support testing
Manage test stand scheduling for operations and maintenance down time
Participate in resolving any issues and non-conformances that arise during operations, and support failure and anomaly investigations, troubleshooting and resolution development
Design and develop automated scripts that support test and launch operations
Work with test site and launch site responsible engineers to optimize test and launch systems designs and operation
Identify continuous improvement opportunities for performance, reliability, and cost
Ensure all operations are performed on time, safely and in a professional manner
Analyze and review data to ensure that hardware is operating as expected utilizing numerical data analysis tools to interpret test results
Qualification
Required
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. (Max, 25%)
Preferred
Ability to read and understand technical drawings, including GD&T and P&IDs
Experience building, troubleshooting or operating fluid systems
Experience with test plan generation
Ability to perform computations for fluid systems (e.g., pressure drop, valve timing, etc.) for liquids, cryogenic liquids, and gases
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
Familiarity with data acquisition and control methods, and data analysis tools
Benefits
Generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles
Parental leave
Educational reimbursement
Short term disability
Pet Insurance
Flexible PTO options
Company
Firefly Aerospace
Firefly Aerospace is a space company that develops and operates launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles for commercial mission.
Founded in 2014
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$796.56MKey Investors
Northrop GrummanRPM VenturesAE Industrial Partners
2025-08-07IPO
2025-05-29Corporate Round· $50M
2024-11-12Series D· $175M
Leadership Team
Jason Kim
Chief Executive Officer
Eric Salwan
Co-Founder
Recent News
GlobeNewswire
2026-01-09
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