Launch Engineer - Electrical Ground Equipment

Launch Engineer III - Electrical Ground Support Equipment ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE

As an end-to-end space transportation company, Firefly Aerospace is on a mission to enable 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. As part of our mission to develop cutting-edge technology, we are seeking a skilled Engine Test Engineer to join our team and play a vital role in ensuring the success of our next-generation propulsion systems.

Firefly EGSE Engineers in the launch group leverage their creative background and expertise to design data acquisition, control and instrumentation systems used to support integration, test and launch of Firefly vehicles. EGSE Engineers are responsible for designing, building, installing, and servicing data acquisition systems, controls, and other low-voltage electrical systems for the Firefly launch team. They must apply knowledge of electronic, mechanical, and fluid transport principles to ensure the internal and external communication of data is optimally configured.

You will have full ownership of your project from the initial concept through all phases of the design, analysis, and implementation. Rockets don’t fly without your support equipment!

• Design data and control systems for the launch site, including drawings with data and control I/O diagrams, instrument and control cable schedules, instrument loop diagrams, junction box wiring diagrams, control panel layout and wiring diagrams.
• Create and conduct in-house testing and development of equipment.
• Design, develop, and test controls, communications, human-machine interface, and PLC systems for equipment involving mechanical, electrical, and fluid handling systems.
• Obtain and evaluate vendor quotations for all required instrument and electrical equipment to be purchased for projects.
• Work with launch personnel to commission electrical systems, including the calibration and/or configuration of instrument devices.
• Work with operations team to ensure compliance with all regulatory and safety requirements, proper and timely build of equipment, and cost reduction in design.
• Manage all aspects of EGSE installation, including pre-installation surveys, data or controls installation design, personnel training, engineering support to launch technicians, and equipment commissioning.
• Perform launch site checkouts for test and launch operations and support launch day.
• Define requirements and coordinate installation of power and communications infrastructure in support of Firefly facilities.
• Travels to test and launch sites as required to support the overall program.

• Bachelors’ degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, aerospace engineering or related engineering discipline is preferred. Relevant experience and demonstrated technical ability without degree are also acceptable.
• 3+ years of recent experience in a professional setting outside the classroom in data acquisition and control systems for Aerospace ground systems, Aerospace vehicle systems, or Oil and Gas facilities.
• Ability to create process flow diagrams (P&, schematics, cause & effect chart, control narrative, instrument index).
• Familiarity with NFPA, NEC, UL and ISA codes and electrical codes and requirements.
• Ability to utilize drawings to assist in building of panels and electrical harnessing.
• Proficiency in programming/configuring PLCs and HMI systems across multiple platforms.
• Experience with National Instrument Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX) for configuring and troubleshooting devices for use with Lab View.
• Working knowledge of multiple bus architectures (PCI/PCIe, PXI/PXIe, GPIB, Serial, USB, etc.) and data communication technologies.
• Experience identifying project constraints and implementing creative solutions to unique challenges.
• Self-starter that is service-oriented to help the team drive efficient execution in a fast-paced environment.
• Thorough understanding of electrical engineering principles…