Internship, Engine Test

About Firefly Aerospace

Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company enabling operations in space.

Summary

The engineer for this position will support Firefly’s Flight and Test Operations team. This team is responsible for the operation of all test stands and launch operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute test and launch plans and procedures on console, using voice communication systems and data display and control systems.
• Participate in resolving issues and non-conformances, support failure and anomaly investigations, troubleshooting, and resolution development.
• Design and develop automated scripts that support test and launch operations.
• Work with test site and launch site responsible engineers to optimize test and launch systems designs and operations.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities for performance, reliability, and cost.
• Analyze and review data to ensure hardware is operating as expected, utilizing numerical data analysis tools to interpret test results.

Qualifications

Required:

• Must be currently enrolled in either a BS or MS program (or a recent graduate) at an accredited four-year university or college.
• Willing to work in a hands-on, constantly evolving environment.
• Detail-oriented, managing multiple priorities while maintaining focus towards a common goal.
• Exceptional comprehension of engineering fundamentals.
• Exceptional writing and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with 3D and 2D CAD software.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds and to be on your feet all day when required.
• Ability to work on test stands and use standard mechanical and electrical tools.

Desired:

• Ability to read and understand technical drawings, including GD&T and P&IDs.
• Experience building, troubleshooting, or operating fluid systems.
• Experience with test plan generation.
• Ability to perform computations for fluid systems (e.g., pressure drop, valve timing, etc.) for liquids, cryogenic liquids, and gases.
• Independent, driven, and able to develop solutions with minimal guidance and oversight.
• Works well in a collaborative multidisciplinary environment.
• Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with instrumentation and instrumentation deployment methods.
• Familiarity with data acquisition and control methods, and data analysis tools.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations (e.g., ITAR), candidates must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual, or eligible to obtain necessary U.S. Department of State authorizations.