Spacecraft Integration Engineer III

Firefly Aerospace•Cedar Park, TX

16h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated Spacecraft Integration Engineer III 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 supporting environmental test campaigns and launch operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in spacecraft manufacturing, integration, and process optimization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field.
5+ years of professional experience (internships, co-ops, or high-level academic projects count).
Experience with CAD software (NX preferred) and basic manufacturing documentation.
Experience with PLM systems (Teamcenter, Odoo, or similar)
Experience with hardware build, integration, and test activities
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work hands-on in a fast-paced cleanroom environment.
Proven experience with complex troubleshooting.
Critical thinking and strong decision making ability.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with cleanroom protocols or aerospace quality standards (AS9100).
Experience supporting environmental testing.
Familiarity with GEVS or similar aerospace testing standards.
Experience with Microsoft Project.
Experience writing test plans, procedures and identifying pass/fail criteria on systems.

Responsibilities

Define, develop, and drive completion of 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.
Project and communicate risks to integration deadlines.
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.
Provide mentorship to other engineers on the team.
Plan, coordinate, and execute off-site environmental testing and launch campaigns, ensuring spacecraft readiness.