Spacecraft Integration 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 seeking a highly motivated Spacecraft Integration Engineer to support the full lifecycle of spacecraft assembly, integration, and testing. This role involves hands-on work in a cleanroom environment, developing assembly procedures, coordinating hardware deliveries, and leading environmental test campaigns. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in spacecraft manufacturing, integration, and process optimization.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop detailed assembly work instructions based on CAD designs to ensure precise spacecraft integration.
• Perform hands-on spacecraft integration in a cleanroom environment, supporting the full lifecycle of vehicle build.
• Identify and implement manufacturing process improvements to enhance workflow efficiency and product quality.
• Drive the completion and management of spacecraft manufacturing documentation to ensure compliance and traceability.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to coordinate and ensure timely delivery of lower-level hardware to the cleanroom.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute off-site environmental testing and launch campaigns, ensuring spacecraft readiness.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in spacecraft integration, assembly, and test.
• Proficiency in CAD software (NX) and manufacturing documentation.
• Experience planning and conducting spacecraft environmental tests and launch campaigns
• Familiarity with ISO-8 cleanroom protocols and AS9100 aerospace quality standards.
• Experience with ERP systems for inventory and manufacturing documentation management
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarization with AFSPCMAN 91-710 and GSFC-STD-7000 (GEVS)

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