Launch Engineer IV, Test and Launch Operations
Firefly Aerospace · Posted Nov 3, 2026
- Briggs, Texas, United States
- On-site
- Full-time · Senior
- Briggs, TX
- 7+ years
Lead the development, execution, and continuous improvement of vehicle testing and launch operations across a growing portfolio of launch sites including Wallops Flight Facility, Vandenberg Launch Site, and International Launch sites.
Responsibilities
- Lead development of company processes, guidelines, and training in test and launch operations
- Develop and execute integrated test and launch operations at Briggs Test Stands (TX), Vandenberg Space Force Base (CA), Wallops Flight Facility (VA), and International Launch sites
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to drive upgrades, efficiencies, and establish standardized processes across launch sites
- Lead troubleshooting efforts, resolve anomalies that arise during operations/testing, and lead root cause investigations
- Develop automation and operational software tools to support test and launch execution
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, or related engineering discipline
- Nice to have: system-level understanding of launch vehicle and ground subsystems
- Nice to have: fluid systems
- Nice to have: propulsion
- Nice to have: avionics