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Flight Engineer Jobs in Austin, TX

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Austin San Antonio, TX12 days ago

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Lead the full lifecycle design for related flight digital electronics in high reliability systems for space applications; define requirements, write specifications, perform analysis and implement designs from concept to hardware; lead and work with team of engineers. Daily and Monthly Responsibilities: Responsible for design, test, and delivery of printed circuit boards, FPGA, and potentially, embedded processor designs; complete worst case timing analysis and other analysis necessary to justify related digital electronics.

Cedar Park, TX19 days ago

You will operate as a technical authority, cross-functional leader, and execution driver partnering closely with spacecraft program offices and partner software teams to ensure robust, scalable, and mission-ready software systems. To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Cedar Park, TX19 days ago

As a Principal Flight Dynamics Engineer at Firefly, you will function as a technical authority in the company on spacecraft trajectory design, orbit determination, and maneuver planning for missions spanning Earth orbit, cislunar space, and the lunar surface. The Principal Flight Dynamics Engineer will drive technical strategies, establish best practices, and shape future capabilities of the Firefly flight dynamics organization while mentoring and developing engineers of all levels.

Cedar Park, TX19 days ago

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. If you have a knack for problem-solving and enjoy working collaboratively in a small team, we have exciting opportunities for you to join our Flight Software group as an Aerospace Software Engineer!

Cedar Park, TX19 days ago

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. As a Senior Flight Dynamics Engineer specializing in trajectory and maneuver design at Firefly, you will design and optimize spacecraft trajectories and maneuver sequences for operational missions spanning LEO and cislunar space.

Cedar Park, TX19 days ago

Austin, TX19 days ago

You will help develop, test, and integrate the flight software and will work in a group of flight software engineers through all stages of the flight software development processes and collaborate with other engineering teams. Ability to work closely with other teammates and in a fast-paced environment to meet strict deadlines.

Cedar Park, TX30+ days ago

Own end-to-end circuit card development: schematic capture and layout for complex digital/analog/power designs, EEE component selection, electrical simulations, and rapid prototyping for flight, qualification. To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Cedar park, TX18 days ago

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Experience in working with data acquisition systems and test instrumentation including pressure transducers, thermocouples, resistance temperature detectors (RTDs), flow meters, load cells, and accelerometers.

Cedar Park, TX30+ days ago

Our small- to medium-lift launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles allow us to service the entire lifecycle of government and commercial missions from low Earth orbit to the Moon and beyond. To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

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Cedar Park, TX3 days ago

Cedar park, TX19 days ago

Lead the development and execution of mission-critical test and launch operations across a growing portfolio of launch sites, from historical US-based pads to greenfield builds, including Wallops Flight Facility and Esrange, Sweden. Develop and execute integrated test and launch operations across a global launch portfolio including Vandenberg Space Force Base (CA), Wallops Flight Facility (VA), Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (FL), and Esrange Space Center (Sweden).

Cedar Park, TX30+ days ago

In this role, you will serve as the top technical authority guiding the architecture, design, and implementation of software systems across Firefly’s major programs—including launch vehicles, lunar landers, and spacecraft. You will lead cross-functional efforts to deliver mission-critical software while ensuring technical excellence, robust system integration, and forward-looking innovation in areas such as AI and autonomous navigation.

Round Rock, TX12 days ago

Potential tasking will be varied and may range from developing real-time software for avionics and other airborne, embedded systems to developing custom system-level test software for laboratory and flight-line environments. Participating in planning, designing, testing, and deployment of moderately complex, engineered systems and software to ensure conformance with functional specifications and customer requirements.

Cedar Park, TX19 days ago

Software Engineers on the test team will also be responsible for developing and executing formal qualification software tests and certification tests including safety-critical testing as required by the U.S. Space Force Launch Facilities and the FAA, for pre and post launch software safety. You will be part of the Aerospace Software Engineering Group and will work closely with Flight Software, Ground Software, and Software Simulation personnel to provide thorough tests for our software before use on a launch vehicle, spacecraft, or launch site.

Cedar Park, TX19 days ago

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. In this role, you will develop and tune navigation filters and sensor fusion algorithms, support hardware-in-the-loop testing and system integration, and provide technical leadership while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Cedar Park, TX19 days ago

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. In this role, you will develop powered ascent trajectories and guidance algorithms, support new mission conception and performance analysis, and provide technical leadership while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Cedar Park, TX19 days ago

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Maintain the operational discipline and command authority required to staff critical console roles, where you will be expected to execute the mission plan, manage high-pressure anomalies, and lead the team through long-duration shifts and rehearsals.

Cedar Park, TX19 days ago

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. This position combines advanced control theory, real-time embedded systems development, and hands-on flight operations support while mentoring junior engineers in a fast-paced operational environment.

Cedar Park, TX19 days ago

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. This position combines advanced control theory, real-time embedded systems development, and hands-on flight operations support while mentoring junior engineers in a fast-paced operational environment.

Cedar Park, TX19 days ago

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Maintain the operational discipline and command authority required to staff critical console roles, where you will be expected to execute the mission plan, manage high-pressure anomalies, and lead the team through long-duration shifts and rehearsals.

Cedar park, TX30+ days ago

This role focuses on the advanced analysis, modeling, derivation, and verification of complex dynamic environments—including random vibration, shock, acoustics and engine dynamics—through flight data processing, empirical and physics-based methods, and high-fidelity numerical simulation. The engineer will act as a technical authority, providing leadership and guidance to design, propulsion, test, and structures teams to ensure structural integrity, mitigate dynamic risks, and enable mission success under the extreme conditions of launch and flight.

Cedar Park, TX19 days ago

You’ll work closely with subsystem design teams to define test requirements, develop test scripts and procedures, and build automation that enables repeatable, high-throughput testing across multiple spacecraft programs. To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Cedar Park, TX19 days ago

Cedar park, TX19 days ago

Our small- to medium-lift launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles allow us to service the entire lifecycle of government and commercial missions from low Earth orbit to the Moon and beyond. We utilize carbon composite structures, patented propulsion technologies, and common components across our vehicles to iterate quickly, improve reliability, and deliver payloads at a lower cost.

Cedar park, TX19 days ago

Firefly Thermal Engineers apply world-class simulation skills and expert knowledge of heat transfer to solve complex cross-discipline problems encountered during launch vehicle and spacecraft design, development, and operations. Our small- to medium-lift launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles allow us to service the entire lifecycle of government and commercial missions from low Earth orbit to the Moon and beyond.

Cedar park, TX30+ days ago

The Fluid Systems team at Firefly Aerospace is responsible for all fluid subsystems across our launch vehicles and spacecraft, including our Blue Ghost Lunar Lander and Eclipse Launch Vehicle. To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Cedar park, TX19 days ago

The Systems Engineering team is accountable for requirements, interfaces, and test planning - it will be your responsibility to validate the system architecture, manage technical budgets and design configuration between departments, develop test plans, ensure verification of requirements, and support mission operations. We welcome you to join Firefly as a Spacecraft Systems Engineer, to leverage your creative and technical expertise for the development of Blue Ghost and Elytra spacecraft over the product lifecycle from concept through fabrication, test & flight.

Cedar Park, TX19 days ago

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. This technical leadership role requires an authoritative knowledge base in launch vehicle GNC disciplines, with a proven track record of solving the most complex GNC challenges on operational missions.

Cedar Park, TX19 days ago

This role requires full-stack expertise to deliver robust web applications, backend services, databases, and cloud infrastructure that power spacecraft commanding, telemetry, and real-time control. With strong skills in modern software technologies and a deep understanding of real-time control systems, you will create reliable, secure, and scalable software that ensures Firefly missions succeed from liftoff to lunar landing.

Cedar Park, TX19 days ago

Track record of thought leadership through publications, presentations, or contributions to industry state-of-the-artFirefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, educational reimbursement, short term disability, and flexible PTO options. To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Cedar park, TX30+ days ago

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Our launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles provide government and commercial customers with full mission services from low Earth orbit to the surface of the Moon and beyond.

Cedar Park, TX19 days ago

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Proven track record of delivering real-world industry projects involving embedded firmware developed as bare-metal or RTOS applications (e.g., FreeRTOS, Zephyr, or similar).

Round Rock, TX30+ days ago

5-D Systems is an engineering services and solutions company with a rich history in the development and test of unmanned and manned aircraft systems, aircraft upgrades/modifications, ground vehicles, and aerospace technologies. 5-D Systems, a KRATOS Company, is seeking a highly motivated candidate who will provide integration and test engineering technical contribution and leadership for the 5-D engineering organization.

Austin, TX30+ days ago

Our solutions create healthier air travel, more fuel-efficient and better-maintained aircraft, more direct and on-time flight arrivals, safer skies and airports, and more comfortable flights, along with several innovations and services that reflect exciting and emerging new transportation methods such as autonomous and supersonic flight. As a trusted partner, we provide actionable solutions and innovation through our Aerospace Technologies, Building Automation, Energy and Sustainability Solutions, and Industrial Automation business segments – powered by our Honeywell Forge software – that help make the world smarter, safer and more sustainable.

Austin, TX30+ days ago

You'll have opportunities to grow as either a technical leader or engineering manager, expanding your expertise across our full technology stack: from frontend applications to distributed computing, machine learning systems, and high-performance infrastructure. 500/5000 as one of the fastest growing companies in the U.S. You'll also find us on the Austin Business Journal's Fast 50 growth awards list multiple times.

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Bastrop, TX3 days ago

Perform analysis and design relating to effects of circuit and power system grounding architectures, structural electrical bonding, circuit isolation, shielding effectiveness, radiated/conducted emissions and susceptibility, near field/far field electrodynamics, shielding effectiveness, etc. Previous work experience with reading, interpreting and following circuit schematics, PCB layouts, engineering drawings, BOMs, cable harnesses, wiring schematics, interface diagrams, layout drawings, mechanical drawings, and CAD software.

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Bastrop, TX2 days ago

The application software team is the central nervous system of SpaceX - we create mission critical applications that are used throughout SpaceX to accelerate launch vehicle production and flight as well as systems that allow Starlink to grow into a worldwide fast, reliable Internet service. Other applications range from platforms that support concurrent streams of data from many always-on assets to manage the world's largest satellite constellation to public facing systems where customers can join our Starlink network globally.

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Bastrop, TX2 days ago

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Bastrop, TX3 days ago

8+ years of experience designing and implementing mixed-signal circuit boards from concept through production using processors, FPGAs, Ethernet, multi-GHz Serdes, DRAM interfaces (DDR4), I2C, SPI, operational amplifiers, analog to digital and digital to analog converters, and power supply components. Our customers currently include teachers in the most remote parts of the Amazon, researchers in Antarctica, digital nomads who travel via RV, emergency responders, commercial airlines, cruise lines, and residential users who live in more rural or developing areas.

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Bastrop, TX3 days ago

You will sit at the intersection of electrical, mechanical, thermal analysis, software, and antenna engineering - ultimately ensuring that our ground antenna hardware can withstand the harshest environmental conditions while maintaining reliable communication with millions of users on a global scale. Hardware Development Engineer on Starlink, you'll contribute to the design, build, and test electronics for the world's largest network of ground stations, which function as an intermediary between the satellites and our end-users to ensure smooth data transfer and transmission.

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Bastrop, TX3 days ago

2+ years of experience designing and implementing mixed-signal circuit boards from concept through production using processors, FPGAs, Ethernet, multi-GHz Serdes, DRAM interfaces (DDR4), I2C, SPI, operational amplifiers, analog to digital and digital to analog converters, and power supply components. Our customers currently include teachers in the most remote parts of the Amazon, researchers in Antarctica, digital nomads who travel via RV, emergency responders, commercial airlines, cruise lines, and residential users who live in more rural or developing areas.

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Bastrop, TX2 days ago

As an Electrical Test and Reliability Engineer on Starlink, you'll contribute to the design, build, and test electronics for the world's largest network of ground stations, which function as an intermediary between the satellites and our end-users to ensure smooth data transfer and transmission. You will sit at the intersection of electrical, mechanical, thermal analysis, software, and antenna engineering - ultimately ensuring that our ground antenna hardware can withstand the harshest environmental conditions while maintaining reliable communication with millions of users on a global scale.

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Bastrop, TX2 days ago

10+ years of experience designing and implementing mixed-signal circuit boards from concept through production using processors, FPGAs, Ethernet, multi-GHz Serdes, DRAM interfaces (DDR4), I2C, SPI, operational amplifiers, analog to digital and digital to analog converters, and power supply components. Our customers currently include teachers in the most remote parts of the Amazon, researchers in Antarctica, digital nomads who travel via RV, emergency responders, commercial airlines, cruise lines, and residential users who live in more rural or developing areas.

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Bastrop, TX2 days ago

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Bastrop, TX2 days ago

You will interact closely with foundry engineering and operations teams, and have direct impact on producing Ni-superalloy castings for power generation, ultimately ushering in the next era of revolutionary spaceflight. 3+ years of experience with metallographic characterization techniques and equipment, such as SEM-EDS, optical microscopy, hardness testers, mechanical property testing, and/or spectroscopy techniques for composition or phase .

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Bastrop, TX2 days ago

Starlink delivers fast, reliable internet to millions of users through a vertically integrated network of satellites, receiver antennas, lasers, gateways, and sophisticated software. You will use your skills in thermal analysis to make engineering decisions that improve the performance of Starlink hardware everywhere from remote research labs in Antarctica to Mach 0.7 in-flight.

Austin, TX30+ days ago

Full-time

Design and develop electronic hardware cradle to grave, including component selection, schematic capture, simulation, PCB/A layout, and all supporting analyses:Brushless DC Motor control (Trap, FOC) using Real-time MCU/DSP technology. Your Profile/Qualifications/Skills: Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Computer Engineering from an accredited college or university, required, Master’s Degree in Engineering preferred.

Austin, TX30+ days ago

Full-time

Austin, TX30+ days ago

Full-time

These products are used on next-generation aerospace programs and include a range of electric power systems, servo-actuators, micro-turbines, and Hybrid-Electric-Propulsion-Systems. In this role, you will be responsible for customer-driven projects and New Product Introduction (NPI) efforts, from proposal through qualification testing and production support.

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Flight Engineer Jobs in Austin, TX

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ENGINEER - RESEARCH ENGINEER - Space Avionics / Computing EngineerSouthwest Research Institute

Principal Flight Software EngineerFirefly Aerospace

Principal Flight Dynamics EngineerFirefly Aerospace

Senior Flight Software Engineer, AlphaFirefly Aerospace

Flight Dynamics Engineer III (Trajectory), ElytraFirefly Aerospace

Senior Flight Software Engineer, ElytraFirefly Aerospace

Aerospace Flight Software EngineerRelative Dynamics

Senior Avionics Hardware Design EngineerFirefly Aerospace

Propulsion Engineer II (Spacecraft Fluids)Firefly Aerospace

Senior Wire Harness Electrical EngineerFirefly Aerospace

Wire Harness Electrical Engineer IIFirefly Aerospace

Launch Engineer - OperationsFirefly Aerospace

Chief Engineer - Software EngineeringAquinas Consulting

Software Engineer (Embedded Systems)Kratos Defense

Senior Software Test EngineerFirefly Aerospace

GNC Engineer III (Navigation), EclipseFirefly Aerospace

GNC Engineer III (Trajectory), AlphaFirefly Aerospace

Spacecraft Mission Operations Engineer III, Blue GhostFirefly Aerospace

ADCS Engineer III (Controls), ElytraFirefly Aerospace

GNC Engineer III (Controls), AlphaFirefly Aerospace

Spacecraft Mission Operations Engineer II, Blue GhostFirefly Aerospace

Structural Dynamics Engineer IIFirefly Aerospace

Spacecraft Functional Test Engineer IIFirefly Aerospace

Spacecraft Functional Test Engineer IIIFirefly Aerospace

Structural Dynamics Engineer III (Spacecraft)Firefly Aerospace

Thermal Engineer IIIFirefly Aerospace

Principal Propulsion Engineer (Launch Vehicles)Firefly Aerospace

Spacecraft Systems Engineer IIIFirefly Aerospace

Principal GNC EngineerFirefly Aerospace

Senior Ground Software EngineerFirefly Aerospace

Principal ADCS EngineerFirefly Aerospace

Launch Vehicle Mechanisms Engineer IIIFirefly Aerospace

Firmware Engineer IIIFirefly Aerospace

Chief Integration & Test EngineerKratos Defense

Advanced Field Service Engineer-AGT1500/Gas Turbine (US Army-TX)Honeywell

Associate Software EngineerTalroo

Electromagnetic Effects Test EngineerSpacex

Application Software EngineerSpacex

Full Stack Software Engineer (Application Software)Spacex

Sr. Electrical Design Engineer, Gateways & Customer Hardware (Starlink)Spacex

Sr. Hardware Development Engineer, Gateway Failure Analysis (Starlink)Spacex

Electrical Design Engineer, Gateways & Customer Hardware (Starlink)Spacex

Electrical Test and Reliability Engineer, Gateways (Starlink)Spacex

Principal Electrical Design Engineer, Gateways & Customer Hardware (Starlink)Spacex

Hardware Engineer, Gateways & Customer Hardware (Starlink)Spacex

Sr. Materials Engineer, Blades and Vanes FoundrySpacex

Thermal Engineer (Starlink)Spacex

Electrical Engineer IVAcutronic

Electrical Engineer IIIAcutronic

Systems and Mechanical Design Engineer IIAcutronic

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