M&P Test Engineer

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. 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

We are looking for an experienced engineer to join our growing team of materials experts. You will work with our team and external customers to develop, coordinate and execute all material investigation, testing and inspection programs. You will be responsible for coordinating all material testing activities, training technicians, identifying new testing procedures and equipment and ensuring timely completion of laboratory tasks. The ideal candidate is someone who has a passion for our mission, enjoys working in a dynamic, collaborative environment, and loves a challenge!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with our customers to design, lead and perform related material testing and evaluation, such as microscopy, failure analysis, spectroscopy, mechanical testing, thermal analysis, and corrosion testing.
• Work with technicians to ensure proper training and documentation of test methods and results.
• Provide expert support to programs to devise novel solutions to material testing issues.
• Write internal reports and technical papers based on testing and research as required.
• Develop and own all laboratory procedures to ensure efficient and accurate testing.
• Ensure all equipment is properly maintained and calibrated.
• Identify opportunities to increase testing capabilities and capacity.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• B.S or higher in Materials Science, Metallurgical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineer. Candidates with other B.S degrees will be considered based on relevant materials testing or inspection experience.
• 4 or more years of experience performing material testing, including mechanical, chemical, thermal, or component testing.
• Experience in at least one material or testing discipline (Metallic, Non-Metallic, Thermal, Chemical, Field/Failure Investigation)
• Ability to travel to customers and other Firefly sites up to 25% of the time.

Desired

• Previous experience at a captive or independent commercial laboratory
• Experience working as a M&P engineer supporting manufacturing processes outside of the laboratory.
• Familiarity with Nadcap accreditation of test laboratories.
• Experience with setting up Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) or similar databases.
• Experience executing a multi-faceted test program, such as material allowables, component qualification, failure investigation.
• Experience with NDE/NDT testing or Effects of Defects test programs.

Firefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, educational reimbursement, short term disability, and flexible PTO options.

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.