Top 12 Flight test engineer Jobs in Killeen, Tx

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Propulsion Integration and Test RE (Miranda Engine)
Firefly Aerospace —Briggs, TX
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- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Analysis skills
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GSE Technician II
Firefly Aerospace —Briggs, TX
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 3 years
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- Disability insurance
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Vehicle Integration Technician
Firefly Aerospace —Briggs, TX
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Propulsion Engineer III (Miranda Engine)
Firefly Aerospace —Briggs, TX
- Full-time
- 5 years
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- Senior level
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Principal Propulsion Engineer (Liquid Engines)
Firefly Aerospace —Briggs, TX
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- 8 years
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Director, Propulsion Engineering
Firefly Aerospace —Briggs, TX
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
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Principal Systems Engineer - Launch Vehicle
Firefly Aerospace —Briggs, TX
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
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Launch Engineer - Fluid Systems IV
Firefly Aerospace —Briggs, TX
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- 7 years
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Launch Engineer, Mechanical Systems
Firefly Aerospace —Briggs, TX
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GSE Manufacturing Engineer I
Firefly Aerospace —Briggs, TX
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- Engineering
- Mid-level
- 3 years
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Test Engineer I, Vehicle Stages

Firefly Aerospace -
Briggs, TX

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Job Details

Full-time

Benefits

Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance
Pet insurance

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science
Engineering
Communication skills
Entry level

Full Job Description

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. As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the first commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the first company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space. This position is located at our manufacturing and test facility in Briggs, TX north of Austin, TX.

SUMMARY

The engineer for this position will support Firefly’s Flight and Test Operations team. This team is responsible for the operation of all the test stands at Firefly’s Testing Site in Briggs, Texas as well as supporting launch operations at our launch sites, such as Vandenberg, California. If you’re the type of person that wants to know every last detail regarding the operation, function and performance of a rocket, Test and Launch Operations is the place for you. Operations engineers partner with engineers from across the company to test and validate hardware all in the pursuit of making flight worthy components. Best of all, they launch the rockets. Firefly is a new aerospace company, full of creative and talented people, and the engineers in Flight and Test Operations are the where the “Lox hits the TEA-TEB”.

Engineers on this team are responsible for not just partnering with their fellow engineers to hash out plans to test components to their flight-like limits, but also developing the required infrastructure, mechanical, electrical and software, to support these tests. Engineers are expected to be fast on their feet, adaptive and responsive to challenges. They are expected to be in the field, working in hands on and time sensitive applications. Operations Engineers are expected to be self-sufficient, driven and highly motivated engineers up for learning new skills and taking on challenges to excel.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Set up and perform tests on a wide range of small valves, mechanisms, COPVs, and other Aerospace components
Develop test procedures to check out and operate launch vehicle systems and subsystems
Execute test plans and procedures on console, using voice comm systems and data display and control systems
Develop and execute system validations, activations, upgrades and other tests required to ensure your stand is ready to support testing
Manage test stand scheduling for operations and maintenance down time
Participate in resolving any issues and non-conformances that arise during operations, and support failure and anomaly investigations, troubleshooting and resolution development
Design and develop automated scripts that support test and launch operations
Work with test site and launch site responsible engineers to optimize test and launch systems designs and operation
Identify continuous improvement opportunities for performance, reliability, and cost
Ensure all operations are performed on time, safely and in a professional manner
Analyze and review data to ensure that hardware is operating as expected utilizing numerical data analysis tools to interpret test results

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

BS in Engineering or related engineering discipline
Experience building, troubleshooting or operating fluid systems
Works well in a collaborative multidisciplinary environment
Exceptional comprehension of engineering fundamentals
Exceptional writing and verbal communication skills
Experience with 3D and 2D CAD software
Ability to lift 30 pounds and to be on your feet all day when required
Ability to work on test stands and use standard mechanical and electrical tools
Willingness to travel to support launch operations in California. (Max, 25%)

Desired

Ability to read and understand technical drawings, including GD&T and P&IDs
Experience with test plan generation
Ability to perform computations for fluid systems (e.g., pressure drop, valve timing, etc.) for liquids, cryogenic liquids, and gases
Independent, driven and able to develop solutions with minimal guidance and oversight
Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high pressure fast-paced environment
Familiarity with instrumentation and instrumentation deployment methods
Familiarity with data acquisition and control methods, and data analysis tools

Firefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, educational reimbursement, short term disability, pet Insurance, and flexible PTO options.

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.

Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Firefly 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.

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Propulsion Engineer III (Miranda Engine)

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Principal Systems Engineer - Launch Vehicle

Launch Engineer - Fluid Systems IV

Launch Engineer, Mechanical Systems

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