{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"5e2073e626fe18d1e4b98398","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/5e2073e626fe18d1e4b98398","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/5e2073e626fe18d1e4b98398","title":"Test Engineer II, Component","description":"ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE\n\nFirefly 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 Cedar Park.?\n\nSUMMARY\n\nThis Level II position is for an engineer who has developed a foundation in aerospace testing, operations, or a related engineering environment and is ready to take greater ownership of test execution and test system development. Test Engineer II’s applying for this role can expect to work on Firefly's Component Test Stand. Test Engineers partner with responsible engineers from across all programs (Alpha, A330/MLV, Blue Ghost and Elytra) and across the company to test and validate hardware in the pursuit of developing, qualifying, and accepting flight components. Firefly is a new aerospace company, full of creative and talented people, and the engineers in Launch and Test are the where the “Lox hits the TEA-TEB”.\n\nEngineers 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.\n\nRESPONSIBILITIES\n\nWork with RE’s to develop test procedures and execute test plans on console for a wide range of valves, mechanisms, COPV’s, and other aerospace components\nIntegrate test articles into our existing fluid and data systems to hit required pressures, temperatures, and data measurement requirements\nDesign and develop automated scripts to streamline test operations\nIdentify and execute improvement opportunities for the test stand and our processes to increase operational cadence and reliability\nAnalyze and review data to ensure that hardware is operating as expected utilizing numerical data analysis tools to interpret test results\nParticipate in resolving any issues and non-conformances that arise during operations, and support failure and anomaly investigations, troubleshooting and resolution development\nEnsure all operations are performed on time, safely, and in a professional manner\nDevelop and execute system validations, activations, upgrades and other tests required to ensure your stand is ready to support testing\n\nQUALIFICATIONS\n\nRequired\n\nBS in Engineering or related engineering discipline\nTypically 2 or more years of relevant engineering experience in testing, operations, manufacturing, integration, launch operations, or a related technical environment\nDemonstrated experience executing engineering work in a hands-on operational environment\nIndependent, driven and able to develop solutions with minimal guidance and oversight\nWorks well in a collaborative multidisciplinary environment with exceptional verbal and written communication skills\nAbility to read, understand, and develop P&IDs\nExceptional comprehension of engineering fundamentals – particularly fluid dynamics and basic electronics\nExperience with 3D and 2D CAD software\nAbility to lift 50 pounds and to be on your feet all day when required\nAbility to work on test stands and use standard mechanical and electrical tools\nMust be able to work 2nd shift up to 50% of the time\n\nDesired\n\nFluid System testing, preferably with high pressure gas, water, and cryogenics (highly desired)\nAerospace testing including launch and test operations\nDeep understanding of Data Acquisition Systems, instrumentation, and the connections between the two\nAbility to design and fabricate basic structures\nAble to prioritize and execute tasks in a high pressure fast-paced environment\nData analysis and processing up to and including custom code development and implementation\n\nFirefly 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.\n\nTo 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.\n\nFirefly 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","company":"Firefly Aerospace","rawCompany":"firefly aerospace","city":"Bertram","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-12T10:19:37.786Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-3021.00","title":"Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians","slug":"aerospace-engineering-and-operations-technologists-and-technicians"},{"code":"17-2011.00","title":"Aerospace Engineers","slug":"aerospace-engineers"},{"code":"17-2112.02","title":"Validation Engineers","slug":"validation-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"336414","title":"Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing","slug":"guided-missile-and-space-vehicle-manufacturing"},{"code":"336415","title":"Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Propulsion Unit and Propulsion Unit Parts Manufacturing","slug":"guided-missile-and-space-vehicle-propulsion-unit-and-propulsion-unit-parts-manufacturing"},{"code":"927110","title":"Space Research and Technology","slug":"space-research-and-technology"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Test Engineer II, Component","description":"ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE\n\nFirefly 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. 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