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About Firefly Aerospace
Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to reliably and repeatedly launch, land, and operate space systems from Earth to the Moon and beyond. The first commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the first company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Based in north Austin, Texas. This role is in the Environmental Test Lab in Leander, TX.
The Role
You will join the Launch, Integration, and Test department as an Environmental Test Engineer III. You will develop test plans, design test fixtures, and manage the performance and execution of tests for product development, acceptance, and qualification of launch vehicle and spacecraft components.
Responsibilities
- Lead test planning, set-up, and execution of launch vehicle and spacecraft component testing
- Author and review test procedures
- Review finalized test data and report packages for compliance with requirements
- Lead root cause investigations and document findings
- Execute corrective actions
- Drive test readiness reviews, debriefs, and technical meetings
- Implement continuous process and facility improvements
- Lead testing, analyze data, and provide test authorization
- Troubleshoot failures and issues from test data
Required Qualifications
- B.S. in Engineering, Physics, or related field
- 5-7 years of related test experience
- Familiarity with vibration, shock, and thermal testing
- Experience with failure investigations, root cause analysis, and non-conformances
- Knowledge of LabView software
- Strong knowledge of hardware schematics, lab test equipment, oscilloscopes, instrumentation, and DAQ systems
- Ability to work independently with accelerated schedules
- Strong documentation and communication skills
Desired Qualifications
- LabView programming skills
- 3-D modeling skills for fixture design
- Experience testing to MIL-STD-810G, MIL-STD-461E, SMC-S-016, or other rigorous environmental testing and screening standards
- Negotiating compliance and conformance with external governing agencies
- Direct experience with range safety agencies
- Experience designing test racks and rack enclosures
Clearance and Eligibility
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Benefits
Firefly offers health, dental and vision plans with low deductibles, parental leave, educational reimbursement, short-term disability, and flexible PTO options.