Firefly Aerospace engages in providing economical and convenient access to space for small payloads through the design, manufacture, and operation of reliable launch vehicles. Backed by Space Capital.
About the role
As a Design Engineer for Alpha Engines, you will own the CAD of the large engine assemblies, manage configuration and revision control, develop and implement proper design standards and processes, assist the team with translating the design intent of their hardware into producible, well-toleranced models and drawings, and be the team’s go-to expert for CAD and GD&T. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Own and manage the CAD models and large, multi-level assemblies for Alpha engine hardware, maintaining assembly structure, mates, and configuration integrity as the design matures
- Create, release, and review detailed manufacturing drawings with appropriate GD&T that properly communicates design intent per ASME Y14.5
- Analyze tolerance stackups across assemblies
- Establish and enforce CAD best practices, modeling standards, templates, and assembly structures that keep large assemblies robust, performant, and maintainable
- Manage configuration, revision, and change control of models, drawings, and bills of materials within the PLM system, including release workflows
- Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and suppliers to ensure drawings are manufacturable and inspectable, and support disposition of non-conformances
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About the Role
The Alpha Engines team is responsible for the design, integration, and operation of the Reaver and Lightning engines that power the first and second stages of Firefly’s Alpha launch vehicle.
As a Design Engineer for Alpha Engines, you will own the CAD of the large engine assemblies, manage configuration and revision control, develop and implement proper design standards and processes, assist the team with translating the design intent of their hardware into producible, well-toleranced models and drawings, and be the team’s go-to expert for CAD and GD&T.
This role requires expert command of CAD and GD&T, meticulous attention to detail, extreme ownership of the design data that drives manufacturing and inspection, and clear communication with cross-functional partners including propulsion, systems, production, and quality. The successful candidate will be a self-starter who enjoys challenging assumptions, thrives in a fast-paced development environment, and seeks to make impactful contributions to Firefly’s mission.
Responsibilities
- Own and manage the CAD models and large, multi-level assemblies for Alpha engine hardware, maintaining assembly structure, mates, and...
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