Firefly Aerospace
Test Engineer II, Components
Briggs, TX · Full-time · Posted Oct 21, 2026
- Experience
- Minimum 3 years of relevant engineering experience.
- Education
- BS in Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- Visa sponsorship
- 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 required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State under U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including ITAR.
About the job
Executes and develops tests and test systems to validate aerospace components, including integrating hardware, analyzing results, and improving test stand operations.
What you'll do
- Develop test procedures and execute plans for valves, mechanisms, COPVs, and other components; integrate test articles into fluid and data systems.
- Develop automated scripts, analyze test data, and improve test stand operations and reliability.
- Validate and upgrade test systems; troubleshoot issues and support failure and anomaly investigations.
What they ask for
- BS in Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- Minimum 3 years of relevant engineering experience in testing, operations, manufacturing, integration, launch operations, or a related technical environment.
- Hands-on operational engineering experience; ability to read, understand, and develop P&IDs; strong engineering fundamentals, particularly fluid dynamics and basic electronics.
- Experience with 3D and 2D CAD software; able to lift 50 pounds, stand for long periods, use standard mechanical and electrical tools, and work second shift around 50% of the time.
Nice to have
- Fluid system testing, preferably with high-pressure gas, water, and cryogenics; aerospace testing including launch and test operations.
- Understanding of data acquisition systems and instrumentation; basic structure design and fabrication; data analysis or custom code development.
Tools
P&IDs, 3D CAD, 2D CAD
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