Structures Responsible Engineer

Post Date

Jun 06, 2025

Location

Cedar Park,
Texas

ZIP/Postal Code

78613
US
Aug 06, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Mechanical Engineering

Req #

AUS-787358

Pay Rate

$110k - $120k (estimate)

Job Description

We looking for talented Mechanical or Aerospace Engineers (BS or MS Graduates) to join our Structures team. As a Structures Reliable Engineer at Firefly, you will develop our state-of-the-art structures throughout the product life cycle for both Launch Vehicles and our Blue Ghost Lunar Lander. You will be part of a highly skilled, dynamic team that will involve you in all aspects of analysis, design, fabrication, and testing. Excellent collaboration and communication skills, along with a positive attitude are critical.

RESPONSIBILITIES
· Engineers own and influence the entire hardware design cycle including conceptual design, structural layout, sizing analysis, hardware production, and structural testing
· Design and development of composite and metallic structures for orbital launch applications and spacecraft
· Mass optimization of existing designs and requalifying designs
· Supporting products from conceptual creation, design release, analysis, prototype, qual and production
· Support configuration development and trade studies
· Maintain requirements, activity schedule, budget, and status
· Create CAD, manufacturing drawings, specifications, and other documentation
· Perform first order strength and sizing calculations for your structure

We are a company committed to creating inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources Request Form. The EEOC "Know Your Rights" Poster is available here.

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Required Skills & Experience

Required
· B.S. degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering
· 3+ years of progressive experience in a structural system design-related role in aerospace
· Strong design and integration skills using 3-D CAD software (Siemens NX / FiberSim preferable).
· Ability to effectively work in a multi-discipline team and provide technical guidance and insight.
· A passion for the Space Industry

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

· M.S. degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering
· Working knowledge of composite manufacturing methods, material selection, testing, and characterization
· Demonstrated experience with composite structures and manufacturing techniques
· Experience with industry FEA/FEM tools like Nastran, ANSYS, FEMAP, Simcenter, etc.
· Working knowledge of additive manufacturing techniques
· Experience developing physical tests to validate analysis and evaluate assumptions
· Familiarity with aerospace standard structural analysis methods (Bruhn, Niu, Roark, etc)

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.