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Aerospace Software Engineering

About the Role

At Firefly, a Most Loved Workplace® certified employer in the Aerospace space.

Firefly Aerospace is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Electrical Engineering Designer to support the design and integration of electrical wiring interconnect systems across our launch vehicles and spacecraft. This role focuses on creating harness layouts, interconnect documentation, and manufacturing drawings that enable rapid development, reliable flight hardware, and efficient production. Youll work closely with electrical, mechanical, propulsion, thermal, and manufacturing engineering teams to ensure interconnect designs meet performance, environmental, and manufacturability requirements for spaceflight systems.

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Requirements

2+ years of experience working as a technician in the aerospace industry, preferably in a research and development or manufacturing environment.
Solid understanding of aerospace wiring harness assemblies, connector selection, shielding, grounding, harness protection, and installation practices.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical specifications.
Strong work ethic, problem-solving, attention to detail, documentation discipline, and configuration control management.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Drafting/Design, technical certification, or equivalent experience.
Proficiency with 3D CAD design, 2D drafting, and PLM/PDM software such as Siemens NX, Capital, and Teamcenter.
Experience designing and routing harnesses for aerospace or high-reliability vehicle environments.
Familiarity with interconnect component selection, space-compatible materials, and aerospace routing constraints.
Knowledge of aerospace requirements and standards such as FAA, NASA, MIL-STD, and IPC/WHMA-A-620.
Programming and automation skills in Python, Java, and Javascript.
Thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on development and production environment.
Communicates effectively across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and planning teams.
Adaptable and comfortable with evolving requirements typical of rapid development cycles.
High personal ownership and commitment to delivering build-ready documentation.

Benefits

Generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles.
Parental leave.
Educational reimbursement.
Short term disability.
Flexible PTO options.

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For this role specifically, benefits include: Generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles., Parental leave., Educational reimbursement., Short term disability., Flexible PTO options.. You can view more details on their CertCheck profile.

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