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 Responsible Engineer, you will own engine hardware across its full lifecycle – requirements definition, design, analysis, development, test, qualification, and flight. You will lead the design and analysis of the hardware, collaborate with fabrication and integration teams to manufacture and assemble the system, and support vehicle testing and launch operations. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Demonstrate full ownership of launch vehicle engine hardware through the full product life cycle
- Lead the design and analysis of engine components and assemblies to meet performance, reliability, manufacturability, and operability requirements
- Drive component and system analyses including fluid, structural, thermal, and dynamic
- Collaborate with manufacturing and integration teams to develop processes, work instructions, and test procedures
- Plan, coordinate, and execute development, qualification, and acceptance testing of flight hardware, including data analysis and reviews
- Develop tools for design, analysis, and test data review
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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 Responsible Engineer, you will own engine hardware across its full lifecycle – requirements definition, design, analysis, development, test, qualification, and flight. You will lead the design and analysis of the hardware, collaborate with fabrication and integration teams to manufacture and assemble the system, and support vehicle testing and launch operations. You will serve as a subject matter expert for the Alpha Engines team and provide an active voice in engine development, test campaigns, and launch operations.
This role requires deep technical knowledge, extreme ownership of hardware from concept to flight, and clear communication with cross-functional partners including propulsion, structures, avionics, and vehicle systems. 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
- Demonstrate full ownership of...
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