Firefly Aerospace
Test Engineer II, Vehicle Stages
Briggs, TX · Full-time · Posted Oct 23, 2026
- Experience
- Minimum 3 plus years of hands-on liquid rocket propulsion test operations experience.
- Education
- MS, or BS in Engineering or 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.
About the job
Performs and analyzes tests on aerospace components and launch-vehicle systems, developing procedures and automation to support test and launch operations.
What you'll do
- Set up and execute component and system tests; develop test procedures and autonomous test-stand sequencing.
- Develop automated scripts, operate test systems, and analyze test data to verify hardware performance.
- Maintain test-stand readiness and schedules, troubleshoot issues, and support failure investigations and continuous improvement.
What they ask for
- MS, or BS in Engineering or related engineering discipline.
- Minimum 3 plus years of hands-on experience with liquid rocket propulsion test operations, including test planning, execution, and data analysis.
- Experience building, troubleshooting or operating fluid systems, and experience with Cryogenic systems.
- Experience with 3D and 2D CAD software.
Nice to have
- Ability to read technical drawings, including GD&T and P&IDs; experience with test plan generation and ASME B31.3.
- Experience supporting launch vehicle operations as a Ground Controller or Vehicle Controller; familiarity with high-pressure gas systems, instrumentation, and data acquisition.
Tools
3D and 2D CAD software, GD&T, P&IDs, ASME B31.3
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