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# Test Engineer II, Vehicle Stages

- **Company:** Firefly Aerospace
- **Location:** Bertram, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Data Display Debuggers, Subsystems, 2d Design
- **Published:** October 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=f9d458508094816b

## About the Role

* MS, or BS in Engineering or related engineering discipline
 * Minimum 3 plus years of hands-on experience with liquid rocket propulsion test operations, including test planning, execution, and data analysis
 * Experience building, troubleshooting or operating fluid systems
 * Experience with Cryogenic systems
 * Works well in a collaborative multidisciplinary environment
 * Exceptional comprehension of engineering fundamentals
 * Exceptional writing and verbal communication skills
 * Experience with 3D and 2D CAD software
 * Ability to lift 30 pounds and to be on your feet all day when required
 * Ability to work on test stands and use standard mechanical and electrical tools
 * Willingness to travel to support launch operations in California. (Max, 25%)

Desired

 * Ability to read and understand technical drawings, including GD&T and P&IDs
 * Experience with test plan generation
 * Experience with ASME B31.3
 * Experience as a Ground Controller or Vehicle Controller supporting Launch Vehicle operations
 * Experience with high pressure compressible gas systems
 * Knowledgeable with liquid fueled launch vehicle subsystems
 * Knowledgeable with Rocket Engine testing fundamentals
 * Ability to perform computations for fluid systems (e.g., pressure drop, valve timing, etc.) for liquids, cryogenic liquids, and gases
 * Independent, driven and able to develop solutions with minimal guidance and oversight
 * Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high pressure fast-paced environment
 * Familiarity with instrumentation and instrumentation deployment methods
 * Familiarity with data acquisition and control methods, and data analysis tools

## Description

* Set up and perform tests on a wide range of small valves, mechanisms, COPVs, and other Aerospace components
 * Develop test procedures to check out and operate launch vehicle systems and subsystems
 * Develop Autonomous sequencing for test stand automation
 * Execute test plans and procedures on console, using voice comm systems and data display and control systems
 * Develop and execute system validations, activations, upgrades and other tests required to ensure your stand is ready to support testing
 * Manage test stand scheduling for operations and maintenance down time
 * Participate in resolving any issues and non-conformances that arise during operations, and support failure and anomaly investigations, troubleshooting and resolution development
 * Design and develop automated scripts that support test and launch operations
 * Work with test site and launch site responsible engineers to optimize test and launch systems designs and operation
 * Identify continuous improvement opportunities for performance, reliability, and cost
 * Ensure all operations are performed on time, safely and in a professional manner
 * Analyze and review data to ensure that hardware is operating as expected utilizing numerical data analysis tools to interpret test results