Firefly Aerospace
Systems Engineer II Launch Vehicle Avionics (FTS)
Firefly Aerospace, Granite Heights, Wisconsin, United States
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Systems Engineer II – Launch Vehicle Avionics (FTS) Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company that enables our world to launch, land, and operate in space – anywhere, anytime. As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the only commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the only company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Our launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles provide government and commercial customers with full mission services from low Earth orbit to 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 A Firefly Avionics systems engineer will be responsible for defining requirements, architecture, and implementation of avionics systems on launch vehicles and spacecraft. In this role you would represent the avionics team during vehicle-level trades, interfacing with other teams including propulsion and structures teams to determine requirements and integration. Additionally, you would be responsible for developing/coordinating development schedules, developing system level test and operations plans, and supporting launch day activities. Previous launch vehicle experience is not required.
RESPONSIBILITIES
High-level, functional design and development of avionics systems for the current and future launch vehicles, including, but not limited to Flight Termination Systems (FTS).
Writing and review of test procedures, test reports, installation procedures, and check-out procedures.
Coordinate systems level requirements for the launch vehicle with the Avionics team, and develop requirements at the subsystem/component level
Develop design, acquisition and test and verification plans, and coordinate with the rest of the Avionics team regarding execution
Track performance and recommend upgrades as needed
Support vehicle level integration, vehicle testing and launch operations
Coordinate with government approval agencies to define system requirements, obtain approvals for testing, and provide reports on system readiness for Launch
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent
3+ years experience working with aerospace component development, testing, or operations
Experience with aerospace avionics system design, development, testing, or operations
Familiarity with flight termination systems and autonomous flight termination systems is preferred
Preferred Skills and Experience
Experience with Range Commanders Council 319 Flight Termination Systems Safety Requirements
Experience in working with government agencies to meet and document systems requirements
Experience with aerospace avionics system design, development, testing, or operations
Experience with project planning, subcontractor management, and other project management skills
Experience performing trade-studies and sensitivity studies to determine/select architecture options
Experience in industry standard root cause corrective analysis techniques, such as fault tree and fishbone analysis
Experience with flight termination systems and autonomous flight termination systems is preferred
Experience with project management is preferred
Experience with environmental analysis and test including thermal cycle, thermal vacuum, shock, and vibration
To 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.
Firefly 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.
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Come be a part of the 21 st Century Space Race!
Careers At Firefly Aerospace
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Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.
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Systems Engineer II – Launch Vehicle Avionics (FTS) Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company that enables our world to launch, land, and operate in space – anywhere, anytime. As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the only commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the only company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Our launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles provide government and commercial customers with full mission services from low Earth orbit to 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 A Firefly Avionics systems engineer will be responsible for defining requirements, architecture, and implementation of avionics systems on launch vehicles and spacecraft. In this role you would represent the avionics team during vehicle-level trades, interfacing with other teams including propulsion and structures teams to determine requirements and integration. Additionally, you would be responsible for developing/coordinating development schedules, developing system level test and operations plans, and supporting launch day activities. Previous launch vehicle experience is not required.
RESPONSIBILITIES
High-level, functional design and development of avionics systems for the current and future launch vehicles, including, but not limited to Flight Termination Systems (FTS).
Writing and review of test procedures, test reports, installation procedures, and check-out procedures.
Coordinate systems level requirements for the launch vehicle with the Avionics team, and develop requirements at the subsystem/component level
Develop design, acquisition and test and verification plans, and coordinate with the rest of the Avionics team regarding execution
Track performance and recommend upgrades as needed
Support vehicle level integration, vehicle testing and launch operations
Coordinate with government approval agencies to define system requirements, obtain approvals for testing, and provide reports on system readiness for Launch
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent
3+ years experience working with aerospace component development, testing, or operations
Experience with aerospace avionics system design, development, testing, or operations
Familiarity with flight termination systems and autonomous flight termination systems is preferred
Preferred Skills and Experience
Experience with Range Commanders Council 319 Flight Termination Systems Safety Requirements
Experience in working with government agencies to meet and document systems requirements
Experience with aerospace avionics system design, development, testing, or operations
Experience with project planning, subcontractor management, and other project management skills
Experience performing trade-studies and sensitivity studies to determine/select architecture options
Experience in industry standard root cause corrective analysis techniques, such as fault tree and fishbone analysis
Experience with flight termination systems and autonomous flight termination systems is preferred
Experience with project management is preferred
Experience with environmental analysis and test including thermal cycle, thermal vacuum, shock, and vibration
To 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.
Firefly 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.
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