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Senior Propulsion Systems Engineer (Valves - COTS)
Senior Propulsion Systems Engineer (Valves - COTS)Firefly Aerospace • Cedar Park, TX, US
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Senior Propulsion Systems Engineer (Valves - COTS)

Senior Propulsion Systems Engineer (Valves - COTS)

Firefly Aerospace • Cedar Park, TX, US
6 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Senior Propulsion Systems Engineer (Valves - COTS)

Join a mission to enable a world to launch, land, and operate in space – anywhere, anytime.

At Firefly Aerospace, we design high-performance, precision fluid components tailored to the specific needs of our launch, land, and orbit product lines.

About the Role

We are seeking an entry-to-mid level engineer to join our Propulsion Components team focused on Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) fluid components . In this cross-functional role, you will identify, qualify, and support critical fluid hardware used across our product lines, including solenoid valves, check valves, servo valves, burst disks, accumulators, inline filters, and actuators.

Responsibilities

  • Define engineering requirements and document specifications for COTS fluid components in collaboration with fluid systems and subsystem teams.
  • Author and maintain detailed qualification, acceptance, and development test plans.
  • Oversee and support all in-house test campaigns, ensuring thorough data collection and accurate test methods.
  • Interpret and document test data to ensure test objectives are met and communicate results to stakeholders.
  • Maintain healthy relationships with vendors to identify issues and ensure continuous project progression.
  • Prepare concise qualification test reports that effectively communicate results and engineering justifications.
  • Develop and maintain critical documentation such as engineering equivalency lists, qualification status trackers, and supplier databases.
  • Identify alternative sources for components to build supply chain resiliency and consolidate COTS solutions across product lines.
  • Serve as the primary point-of-contact for production acceptance test plans (ATPs), subsystem ATPs, and launch / mission failure investigations.
  • Collaborate closely with fluid systems, supply chain, manufacturing, and test teams to support successful integration of COTS hardware.
  • Maintain project execution schedules for your projects.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
  • 4+ years of relevant engineering experience.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proven ability to author detailed technical documentation and reports.
  • Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail in managing complex documentation and tracking systems.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
  • Experience with test plan development, data interpretation, and reporting.
  • Familiarity with valve sizing calculations and general fluid components is preferred.
  • Ability and willingness to learn CAD tools and work with PLM systems.

    • Desired

  • Experience or exposure to engineering design, manufacturing engineering, systems engineering, applications engineering, or project management.
  • Prior involvement with fluid control components in aerospace or other high-reliability industries is beneficial.

    • What We Value

  • High autonomy and initiative in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and sound engineering judgment, especially in justifying hardware use beyond rated environments and analyzing failure modes.
  • Comfort working independently and collaboratively across diverse technical teams.
  • Mission-driven mindset and adaptability to rapidly shifting priorities.

    • Benefits

    Firefly offers outstanding health, dental, vision plans with low deductibles, parental leave, educational reimbursement, short-term disability, pet insurance, and flexible PTO options.

    EEO Statement

    Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment is governed based on merit, competence, and qualifications and is not influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.

    Location & Compensation

    Cedar Park, TX

  • $150,000.00-$200,000.00 per year

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