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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Launch Engineer - Fluid Systems IV - **Company:** Firefly Aerospace - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Confluence, JIRA, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Red Team (Cyber Security), Subversion, System Availability, Atlassian Tools, Bitbucket, Software Version Control - **Published:** August 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/c0333099-57b7-4958-af93-c3a9e597a4a4 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering or related engineering discipline * 7+ years of hands-on experience with mechanical systems, structural systems, propulsion systems, fluid systems, flight hardware or test operations * Experience designing, building, troubleshooting and/or operating complex fluid systems * Demonstrated experience with interpretation and design of P&IDs * Experience with hazard and risk analysis tools (i.e., FMEA, FMECA, FHA, HAZOP, etc.) * Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high pressure fast-paced environment * Ability to self-motivate and take the initiative to ensure your systems are functional and operating at peak performance * Ability to adapt to shifting project and/or scope change requirements * Ability to convey complex technical information clearly and concisely to technical and non-technical audiences * Comfortable working in launch site environments with field testing, lifting equipment, and hazardous materials * Willingness to support off-hour shifts during launch operations (nights/weekends as needed) * Demonstrated project management experience, including vendor management, ability to communicate with senior leaders, development of budgets and schedules, etc. * Basic working knowledge of standards and regulations (ASME, NFPA, NEC, AFSPCMAN 91-710, NASA-STD-5005, GSFC-STD-8009, etc.) Desired * Master's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering or related engineering discipline * Familiarity with data acquisition and control methods, and data analysis tools * Demonstrated experience with standards and regulations (ASME, NFPA, NEC, AFSPCMAN 91-710, NASA-STD-5005, GSFC-STD-8009, etc.) * Prior experience at a federal launch range (e.g., VSFB, CCSFS, KSC, WFF, PSC) * Familiarity with Atlassian products (i.e., Confluence and Jira) and version control systems (i.e., SVN, Bitbucket, etc.) * Ability to obtain a security clearance ## Description The Launch Site Development team is hiring for high-impact, dynamic engineering positions for those who thrive on solving real problems in diverse environments. Design, commission, and operate mission-critical fluid systems across a growing portfolio of launch sites, from historical US-based pads to greenfield builds in extreme locations including Wallops Flight Facility and Esrange, Sweden. Take cradle-to-grave ownership of critical launch systems for cryogenic propellants, high-pressure gases, payload environmental control, and other ground support equipment. You'll work with world-class design and operations teams to create adaptable designs that deploy reliably across wildly different site conditions and constraints. Expect your work to matter immediately: concepts become hardware, installations support live operations, and the systems you build enable the next launch., * Design, build, and activate new fluid systems across a global launch portfolio including Vandenberg Space Force Base (CA), Wallops Flight Facility (VA), Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (FL), and Esrange Space Center (Sweden) * Lead design reviews and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including design engineers, technicians, external partners, and site personnel to drive fluid system upgrades, streamline operations, and establish standardized processes across all launch sites * Commission ground systems and lead integrated vehicle/ground operations at the pad * Lead troubleshooting efforts, resolve any issues and non-conformances that arise during operations/testing, and support anomaly investigations * Opportunities to perform launch console operations or launch day red team activities * Write procedures and automation for launch pad configuration, vehicle operations, and propellant/pressurant handling during countdown operations * Develop and execute maintenance strategies that maximize system availability and minimize downtime between missions * Lead development of company processes, guidelines, and training in test and launch operations * Collaborate with customers, external stakeholders, and design teams to ensure interoperability and compliance with regulatory and range safety requirements * Provide technical write-ups for proposals and tailoring of regulations * Guide the work of early career Fluids and Mechanical GSE team members and support hiring efforts * Requires up to 25% travel to test and launch sites to support overall program needs ## Related Videos - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Improving Developer Happiness with GitOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/54-improving-developer-happiness-with-gitops) - [42 x 2 Canvases Later: Two Years, Two Minds, Many Lessons](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1458-42-x-2-canvases-later-two-years-two-minds-many-lessons) - [From Space to Software: Reliability Lessons 40 Years After Challenger](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100283-from-space-to-software-reliability-lessons-40-years-after-challenger) - [Designing UX for SRE Agents in High-Stakes Incidents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100003-designing-ux-for-sre-agents-in-high-stakes-incidents) - [A Founder's Journey : From Startup Chaos to Purposeful Growth](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1926-a-founder-s-journey-from-startup-chaos-to-purposeful-growth) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Why Attend a Developer Event in 2026?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/688-why-attend-a-developer-event-in-2026) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know)