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Firefly Aerospace · 5 hours ago

Launch Engineer, Mechanical Systems

Briggs, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company that enables our world to launch, land, and operate in space. The Launch Engineer will be responsible for developing innovative solutions for mechanical systems at various launch sites, collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team through all stages of design, installation, maintenance, and operations.

AerospaceAir TransportationSatellite Communication

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Elizabeth Soriano

Responsibilities

Design and implement new mechanical ground systems at current and future launch sites, including Vandenberg Space Force Base, Wallops Flight Facility, Esrange Space Center, and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Collaborate with design engineers, technicians, and vendors to drive launch vehicle upgrades and improve system functionality, operations, and automation

Lead and support internal design reviews, operations readiness reviews and external design reviews

Develop and upgrade launch site equipment, systems, and procedures. Partner with local and remote staff to develop and implement standard design processes across the company

Lead troubleshooting efforts, resolve issues and non-conformances that arise during operations/testing, and support anomaly investigations

Safely transport launch and payload segment to the launch pad

Connect and perform verifications of final ground system connections of the Erector Launcher at the pad

Write and execute procedures to configure the launch pad mechanical and fluids systems for launch operations and system testing

Write and execute preventative maintenance procedures to ensure mechanical and fluid systems are ready launch operations

Perform site activation, test, and launch console operations and/or launch day red team activities

Support development of company processes, guidelines, and training in test and launch operations

Team with test site and launch site responsible engineers to optimize launch system designs and operations

Collaborate with customers, external stakeholders, and design teams to ensure interoperability and compliance with regulatory and range safety requirements

Provide technical write-ups for proposals and tailoring of regulations

Direct the work of Fluids and Mechanical GSE team members and support hiring efforts

Requires up to 25% travel to test and launch sites to support overall program needs

Qualification

Mechanical engineeringComplex mechanical systemsHazardRisk analysisFluid systemsP&ID designProject managementStandardsInstrumentation knowledgeData analysis toolsAtlassian productsCommunicationSelf initiativeAdaptabilityTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering or related engineering discipline

5+ years of hands-on experience with mechanical systems, structural systems, propulsion systems, fluid systems, flight hardware or test operations

Experience designing, building, troubleshooting and/or operating complex mechanical systems

Familiarity with the integration of mechanical and fluid systems

Familiarity with reading and/or designing P&IDs

Experience with hazard and risk analysis tools (i.e., FMEA, FMECA, FHA, HAZOP, etc.)

Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high pressure fast-paced environment

High degree of self initiative and ownership, continually striving to ensure your systems are functional and operating at peak performance

Adaptable to shifting project and/or scope change requirements

Strong communication skills Ability to convey complex technical information clearly and concisely to technical and non-technical audiences

Comfortable working in launch site environments with field testing, lifting equipment, and hazardous materials

Willingness to support off-hour shifts during launch operations (nights/weekends as needed)

Demonstrated project management experience, including vendor management, ability to communicate with senior leaders, development of budgets and schedules, etc

Basic working knowledge of standards and regulations (ASME, NFPA, NEC, AFSPCMAN 91-710, NASA-STD-5005, GSFC-STD-8009, etc.)

Ability to obtain a security clearance