Firefly Aerospace
Launch Engineer, Operations II
Cedar Park, TX · Full-time · Posted Oct 20, 2026
- Experience
- 2+ years; no alternative stated.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, or related engineering discipline.
- Visa sponsorship
- 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 U.S. Department of State authorizations under U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including ITAR.
About the job
Develops and executes integrated test and launch operations, commissioning ground systems, supporting on-console operations, and coordinating improvements across launch sites.
What you'll do
- Develop and execute integrated test and launch operations; commission ground systems and operate on console at the pad.
- Lead design reviews, troubleshoot operational issues, investigate anomalies, and coordinate ground-system upgrades across teams and sites.
- Develop automation sequences, operational software tools, and procedures for launch-pad, vehicle, and propellant operations.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- 2+ years of hands-on experience in test operations, launch operations, or similar high-consequence operational environments.
- On-console experience in real-time operations and experience executing automation sequences and procedures for hazardous, time-critical, or mission-critical systems.
- Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python, MATLAB, or similar), applied to operational tooling, data analysis, or automation.
Nice to have
- Master's degree in a related engineering discipline.
- Experience with distributed control systems, SCADA platforms, hazard and risk analysis tools, federal launch ranges, or relevant standards and regulations.
Tools
Python, MATLAB, SCADA, FMEA, FMECA, FHA, HAZOP, Jira
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