Hiring: Spacecraft Functional Test Engineer II Company: Firefly Aerospace Location: Cedar Park, TX Job Posted Time: 2026-09-14 12:52:00 Target Skills & Keywords : Assembly, C++, Grafana, Python About the job Experience: •2+ years of experience in spacecraft, aerospace, or complex electromechanical system test environments. Required Skills: •Develop and execute spacecraft functional and system-level test procedures to verify vehicle performance and mission readiness. •Design and maintain automated test scripts, configurations, and architectures to support efficient test execution across multiple programs. •Partner cross-functionally with subsystem responsible engineers and chief engineers to define test requirements and ensure traceability to verification objectives. •Support Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) testbed development and maintenance, including defining configurations and integrating hardware/software interfaces. •Monitor and troubleshoot test results, identifying issues and driving root cause resolution across subsystems. •Plan and support test operations in cleanroom, environmental, and launch site environments. •Contribute to data management, telemetry visualization, and results analysis to ensure comprehensive verification and documentation. •Participate in continuous improvement efforts to streamline test processes, increase automation, and enhance test reliability. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, Computer Engineering, or related field. •Hands-on experience developing or executing functional or system-level test procedures. •Operational familiarity with test automation frameworks and scripting languages (e.g., Python, C++, or similar). •Solid functional working knowledge of hardware/software interfaces, data acquisition, and telemetry systems. •Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to work across multiple engineering disciplines. •Demonstrated capacity to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment supporting multiple spacecraft programs. •Operational familiarity with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) systems, EGSE design, or simulation environments. •Background in test data visualization or analytics (e.g., Power BI, Grafana, or custom dashboards). •Knowledge of software development practices, including version control, code review, and basic code readability. •Operational familiarity with continuous improvement and process optimization principles applied to test operations. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!