Launch Engineer II, EGSE Verified today
About Firefly Aerospace
Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense company launching, landing, and operating space systems to the Moon and beyond. The first commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and achieve a successful Moon landing, Firefly is building a team of innovators to support our expanding mission.
The Role
As Launch Engineer II, EGSE, you will design, build, and operate data acquisition, controls, and automation systems for Firefly's Alpha launch site. You have full ownership from initial concept through all phases of development. You will design electrical systems for integration, test, and launch operations, then support launch day as an operator, communicating with the team to achieve payload delivery to orbit.
Key Responsibilities
- Design data and control systems including P&ID diagrams, cable schedules, loop diagrams, junction boxes, and control panel wiring
- Create and test equipment and software in-house
- Obtain and evaluate vendor quotations for instrumentation and electrical equipment
- Commission and calibrate pad electrical systems with launch personnel
- Design, develop, and test controls, communications, HMI, and PLC systems for electrical, mechanical, and fluid systems
- Ensure regulatory compliance, timely delivery, and cost efficiency with operations
- Manage controls and data acquisition installation, training, and commissioning
- Perform launch site checkouts and support launch day operations
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, aerospace engineering, or related discipline
- 1-3 years professional experience with data acquisition and control systems for aerospace ground systems, aerospace vehicles, or similar industrial facilities
- Ability to create process flow diagrams (P&IDs, schematics, cause-and-effect charts, control narratives, instrument indices)
- Knowledge of NFPA, NEC, UL, and ISA electrical codes and requirements
- Ability to build panels and electrical harnesses from drawings
- Proficiency programming and configuring PLCs and HMI systems across multiple platforms
- Experience with National Instruments Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX) for configuring and troubleshooting LabView devices
- Working knowledge of multiple bus architectures (PCI/PCIe, PXI/PXIe, GPIB, Serial, USB) and data communication technologies
- Experience with hazard and risk analysis tools (FMEA, FMECA, FHA, HAZOP)
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree in mechanical, electrical, computer, or aerospace engineering or related discipline
- 3+ years professional experience with data acquisition and control systems for aerospace ground systems or vehicles
- Ability to mentor junior engineers and technicians on electrical systems
- Familiarity with Industrial Ethernet and control networking protocols (ModbusTCP/RTU, RS-485, RS-232, analog communication)
- Knowledge of AFSPCMAN 91-710, NASA-STD-5005, GSFC-STD-8009, RCC 319/324
Compensation and Benefits
Salary: $110,151 to $130,304 annually.
Benefits include health, dental, and vision plans with low deductibles; parental leave; educational reimbursement; short-term disability; pet insurance; and flexible PTO.
Employment Requirements
To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.