Perform thermal analyses (steady state thermal and thermal cycling) of electronics in aerospace environments
Perform modal and vibration analyses of electronic assemblies with mechanical/structural components
In addition to electronics packaging, candidate will be responsible for design of test fixturing and ground support hardware for launch vehicle and spacecraft electronics
Support vibration, shock, and thermal test campaigns of products designed
Candidate will be responsible for development of CAD designs, part drawings, assembly drawings, and technical documentation including presentations and reports
Work with the PCB design team to specify mounting strategies, mechanical keep outs, hole size and spacing, PCB copper weights, connector type and placement, and thermal interfaces to the PCB assembly
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or related field
3+ years of engineering experience designing electronics packaging and electro-mechanical assemblies via internships, professional industry experience, or academia
3+ years of 3D CAD design and drafting experience
Desired
Hands on experience with design and integration of electronics packaging
Proficiency with NX or similar CAD software and analysis tools such as ANSYS
Experience with multi-layer PCBA enclosure design
Experience with various design features and calculations for mechanical packaging of electronics including vent analyses, EMI/EMC mitigation strategies, multi-component tolerance stack-up calculations, bolt load calculations, Steinberg PCB solder joint fatigue, etc.
Understanding of basic subsystems of a launch vehicle and how avionics integrate within the vehicle and interface with instrumentation
Experience designing for CNC machining and sheet metal production, as well as selecting appropriate materials and finishing processes
Experience with environmental analysis and test including thermal cycle, thermal vacuum, shock, and vibration
Understanding and knowledge of GD&T
Firefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, relocation benefits, 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.
Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Firefly is governed based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
