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Firefly Aerospace · 5 hours ago

Propulsion Engineer IV (Valves)

Cedar Park, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Firefly Aerospace is an end-to-end responsive space transportation company on a mission to enable world-class space operations. They are seeking a Propulsion Engineer IV to design, build, test, and qualify high-performance fluid components for their launch vehicles and spacecraft.

AerospaceAir TransportationSatellite Communication

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Demonstrate extreme ownership of hardware

Conceptualize, design, develop and deliver propulsion components to high performance systems

Responsible for entire development lifecycle and production support as the technical expert

Own a combination of Firefly developed and commercial-off-the-shelf (COTs) valves, regulators and actuators

Prepare content for and lead CoDRs, MRR, PDRs, TRRs, data reviews and CDRs

Author and execute qualification, and acceptance test plans with hands on hardware problem solving

Work to standardize solutions across programs and product lines

Improve mission cadence by identifying and implementing cost saving and risk reduction measures

Lead cross-functional teams of analysts, manufacturing engineers, quality engineers, supply chain representatives, and test engineers to deliver tested hardware on time

Resolve non-conformances and implement design changes to improve product yield and manufacturability

Work with the program teams to develop hardware upgrades in alignment with ambitious performance and cost goals

Develop simulation-based design methods and validate using subscale and full-scale testing

Lead failure investigations to determine root cause and implement mitigations

Qualify existing and new product lines following guidance from SMC-S-016 and S-080 as applicable

Manage multiple projects and competing priorities

Qualification

Aerospace EngineeringValve DesignFluid MechanicsGD&TDFMFEACFD AnalysisCryogenic SystemsAnalytical ModelingProject ManagementCollaborationSelf-motivatedCreative Problem Solving

Required

BS in Aerospace Engineering or related engineering discipline

10+ years of experience in a valve or fluid system design-related role

Exceptional comprehension of engineering fundamentals including fluid mechanics, heat transfer, structural analysis, materials, and processes

Strong understanding of fluid systems aspects such as fluids systems sizing, valve design and operation, instrumentation, flexible element design & integration and fluid fittings

Skilled in creating analytical/numerical models of engineering devices and processes

Ability to successfully manage complex projects

Works well in a collaborative, fast paced, multidisciplinary environment

Demonstrated interest in advancing 'newspace'

Self-motivated with minimum direction required

Ability to creatively develop economical solutions