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University of Texas at Austin —Austin, TX
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Senior Electrical Engineer
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Propulsion Engineer II (Valves)
Firefly Aerospace —Cedar Park, TX
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Firefly Aerospace —Cedar Park, TX
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Propulsion Engineer - Valves

Galaxy Tek Hires
Austin, TX

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Job Details

Benefits

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

Mechanical valves
Project engineering
Bachelor’s degree in engineering
Project Development
Structural analysis

Full Job Description

Galaxy Technology Hires LLC - Austin, TX, United States

Tagged: spacecraft, design, cryogenic, launch vehicles, fluids, Austin, regulators, liquid oxygen, Propulsion Development, FEA, CAD, valves, fluid systems, dfM, actuators, CFD, propulsion, Aerospace Engineering, LOX

Propulsion Engineer - Valves

Austin, TX Area – Relocation Assistance Provided

The Company

Our client is a fast-growing commercial space startup providing comprehensive services, from launch to in-orbit operations. They have a proven track record of successful launch vehicles and spacecraft, and are actively developing their next-generation technologies to support government and commercial missions, from low Earth orbit to the Moon and beyond.

The Job

Our client believes that building a reliable and inexpensive launch vehicle requires the most reliable, production efficient valves available. On the fluid components team, they design, build, test, and qualify high-performance, precision fluid components tailored to the specific needs of their launch vehicles, landers, and spacecraft. Their team of responsible engineers own their products for the entire product lifecycle; from initial conception through qualification and handoff to the production team.

Functions

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 in-house 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

Qualifications

BS in Aerospace Engineering or related engineering discipline
3-8 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.

Preferred Skills

Served as a Responsible, Manufacturing or Test engineer for an aerospace development project in a fluids related subsystem.
Component test experience.
Proficient with GD&T
Proficient with DFM
Proficient with FEA and/or CFD analysis
Knowledge of high-pressure, cryogenic, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
Experience with valve and regulator design
Experience with liquid oxygen or other cryogenic operations
Experience modeling fluid networks
Experience with rapid development techniques for hardware

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.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with the company is governed based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status

Posted: Monday, January 5, 2026
Job # 1380

Position Contact

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propulsion engineer jobs in austin, tx

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Senior Electrical & Avionics Systems Engineer

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Propulsion Engineer II (Spacecraft Fluids)

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