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(Max, 25%)\nDesired\nAbility to read and understand technical drawings, including GD&T and P&IDs\nExperience with test plan generation\nExperience with ASME B31.3\nExperience as a Ground Controller or Vehicle Controller supporting Launch Vehicle operations\nExperience with high pressure compressible gas systems\nKnowledgeable with liquid fueled launch vehicle subsystems\nKnowledgeable with Rocket Engine testing fundamentals\nAbility to perform computations for fluid systems (e.g., pressure drop, valve timing, etc.) for liquids, cryogenic liquids, and gases\nIndependent, driven and able to develop solutions with minimal guidance and oversight\nAble to prioritize and execute tasks in a high pressure fast-paced environment\nFamiliarity with instrumentation and instrumentation deployment methods\nFamiliarity with data acquisition and control methods, and data analysis tools\n\nFirefly 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.\nTo 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.\nFirefly Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; 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