Firefly Aerospace
Overview
Sr M&P Engineer, Metallics at Firefly Aerospace. Join to apply for the Sr M&P Engineer, Metallics role at Firefly Aerospace. About Firefly Aerospace: As an end-to-end space transportation company, Firefly Aerospace enables our world to launch, land, and operate in space – anywhere, anytime. Our launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles provide government and commercial customers with full mission services from low Earth orbit to the surface of the Moon and beyond. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space. Summary
The Metallic M&P Engineer will apply broad technical knowledge and experience in metallurgy to support design, manufacturing, testing and R&D projects. The candidate must be innovative, a self-starter, and work well in a team environment with excellent interpersonal skills. The role is part of the advanced materials department, a team of engineers and technicians that provides material-related support for the company. The engineer will serve as a materials engineering technical expert and lead strategic initiatives in new products, processes, standards, procurement or operational plans to support propulsion designs, manufacturing and supply chain. The candidate will evaluate new materials, perform failure analysis, provide technical support to internal and external customers, and deliver innovative and timely solutions to meet company objectives. Responsibilities
Provide technical support for manufacturing and design teams in metallic material and process selection and optimization, qualification, and inspection that impact product quality, reliability, durability, and capability. Evaluate and propose materials for use in new or existing designs. Establish test scopes for material characterization and allowables development; identify required equipment or external test resources. Design, lead and perform material testing and evaluation (microscopy, failure analysis, spectroscopy, mechanical testing, thermal analysis, corrosion testing). Prepare manufacturing and material procedures and requirements for metallic materials for internal and external customers. Represent Firefly on industry task groups related to metallic materials and manufacturing (AMS, ASM, Nadcap, SAMPE, etc.). Develop and own material and process specifications aligned with requirements, capability, and quality needs. Coordinate inputs from Quality, Supply Chain and Engineering; deliver metallurgical testing/analysis results and consultancy to these functions and customers. Conduct trade studies for new and improved parts, designs and processes. Lead or support material failure analysis and root cause corrective actions (RCCA). Lead materials engineering design and drive material technology selection in alignment with Propulsion Engineering, Operations and Supply Chain. Define or refine materials technology roadmaps and collaborate with internal and external SMEs, Universities, and National Labs to advance materials development for Firefly products. Provide consulting and support for unplanned critical needs while focusing on quality, reliability, performance, cost and development predictability. Provide guidance, coaching and training to other materials engineering staff and mentor junior personnel. Required Qualifications
B.S. or higher in Materials Science or Metallurgical Engineering. 5+ years of experience in metallurgical materials research, testing or manufacturing. Broad technical understanding of metallic material processes (casting, forging, welding, brazing, laser cladding, heat treatment, surface engineering) for aerospace applications. Ability to apply engineering principles to solve real-world materials problems. Ability to work cross-functionally on projects requiring metallurgical expertise (material and process selection, failure analysis, material characterization, standards, and continuous improvement). Experience coordinating and conducting laboratory work and data analysis to drive technical decisions. Ability to travel to customers and other Firefly sites up to 25% of the time. Desired Qualifications
Advanced degree in Materials/Metallurgical Engineering or equivalent experience. Expertise in material testing (mechanical, thermal, microscopy, metallography, NDE, failure mode and root cause analysis), data analysis and technical writing. Experience with industry standards (ASTM, ASM, NASA, ISO) and their applications. Experience with material allowable development programs and statistical analysis. Experience with rocket engines, thrust chambers or propulsion systems is a plus. In-depth knowledge of materials process technologies and their impact on material behavior and product performance (process-property-performance). Track record of innovation and delivering strategic results in materials engineering. Ability to organize technical theories and develop testing methods, correlate properties with performance and predict failure modes. Benefits and Compliance
Firefly offers outstanding benefits for employees, including health, dental and vision plans with low deductibles, parental leave, educational reimbursement, short-term disability, and flexible PTO options. To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations. Firefly Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment is based on merit and qualifications and not on race, color, religion, gender, national origin or other protected status. Location: Georgetown, TX
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Sr M&P Engineer, Metallics at Firefly Aerospace. Join to apply for the Sr M&P Engineer, Metallics role at Firefly Aerospace. About Firefly Aerospace: As an end-to-end space transportation company, Firefly Aerospace enables our world to launch, land, and operate in space – anywhere, anytime. Our launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles provide government and commercial customers with full mission services from low Earth orbit to the surface of the Moon and beyond. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space. Summary
The Metallic M&P Engineer will apply broad technical knowledge and experience in metallurgy to support design, manufacturing, testing and R&D projects. The candidate must be innovative, a self-starter, and work well in a team environment with excellent interpersonal skills. The role is part of the advanced materials department, a team of engineers and technicians that provides material-related support for the company. The engineer will serve as a materials engineering technical expert and lead strategic initiatives in new products, processes, standards, procurement or operational plans to support propulsion designs, manufacturing and supply chain. The candidate will evaluate new materials, perform failure analysis, provide technical support to internal and external customers, and deliver innovative and timely solutions to meet company objectives. Responsibilities
Provide technical support for manufacturing and design teams in metallic material and process selection and optimization, qualification, and inspection that impact product quality, reliability, durability, and capability. Evaluate and propose materials for use in new or existing designs. Establish test scopes for material characterization and allowables development; identify required equipment or external test resources. Design, lead and perform material testing and evaluation (microscopy, failure analysis, spectroscopy, mechanical testing, thermal analysis, corrosion testing). Prepare manufacturing and material procedures and requirements for metallic materials for internal and external customers. Represent Firefly on industry task groups related to metallic materials and manufacturing (AMS, ASM, Nadcap, SAMPE, etc.). Develop and own material and process specifications aligned with requirements, capability, and quality needs. Coordinate inputs from Quality, Supply Chain and Engineering; deliver metallurgical testing/analysis results and consultancy to these functions and customers. Conduct trade studies for new and improved parts, designs and processes. Lead or support material failure analysis and root cause corrective actions (RCCA). Lead materials engineering design and drive material technology selection in alignment with Propulsion Engineering, Operations and Supply Chain. Define or refine materials technology roadmaps and collaborate with internal and external SMEs, Universities, and National Labs to advance materials development for Firefly products. Provide consulting and support for unplanned critical needs while focusing on quality, reliability, performance, cost and development predictability. Provide guidance, coaching and training to other materials engineering staff and mentor junior personnel. Required Qualifications
B.S. or higher in Materials Science or Metallurgical Engineering. 5+ years of experience in metallurgical materials research, testing or manufacturing. Broad technical understanding of metallic material processes (casting, forging, welding, brazing, laser cladding, heat treatment, surface engineering) for aerospace applications. Ability to apply engineering principles to solve real-world materials problems. Ability to work cross-functionally on projects requiring metallurgical expertise (material and process selection, failure analysis, material characterization, standards, and continuous improvement). Experience coordinating and conducting laboratory work and data analysis to drive technical decisions. Ability to travel to customers and other Firefly sites up to 25% of the time. Desired Qualifications
Advanced degree in Materials/Metallurgical Engineering or equivalent experience. Expertise in material testing (mechanical, thermal, microscopy, metallography, NDE, failure mode and root cause analysis), data analysis and technical writing. Experience with industry standards (ASTM, ASM, NASA, ISO) and their applications. Experience with material allowable development programs and statistical analysis. Experience with rocket engines, thrust chambers or propulsion systems is a plus. In-depth knowledge of materials process technologies and their impact on material behavior and product performance (process-property-performance). Track record of innovation and delivering strategic results in materials engineering. Ability to organize technical theories and develop testing methods, correlate properties with performance and predict failure modes. Benefits and Compliance
Firefly offers outstanding benefits for employees, including health, dental and vision plans with low deductibles, parental leave, educational reimbursement, short-term disability, and flexible PTO options. To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations. Firefly Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment is based on merit and qualifications and not on race, color, religion, gender, national origin or other protected status. Location: Georgetown, TX
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