Engineering Aide

Description

• Assist with hands-on tasks including test setup, instrumentation, and recording measurements during flight tests or prototype evaluations.
• Support engineers across multiple disciplines on prototyping, assembly, and testing of flight vehicles and components.
• Revise and format technical reports, diagrams, and test documentation as directed.
• Provide project management support, including tracking tasks, timelines, and deliverables, coordinating cross-functional activities, and ensuring smooth communication across teams.
• Support configuration control and document version tracking across engineering teams.
• Collect, organize, and maintain technical and test data, including lab results, material tests, and flight test measurements.
• Collaborate across engineering disciplines to ensure smooth prototyping, flight test operations, and project execution.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned to support the SVP of Engineering and cross-functional initiatives.
• Conduct basic analyses of test data under guidance, ensuring dimensional and model accuracy.
• Maintain and update engineering documentation such as schematics, drawings, block diagrams, flowcharts, and technical reports.

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail and ability to coordinate across multiple teams and projects.
• Bachelors degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems Engineering, or related field
• Experience in project coordination or support.
• Ability to work in-office & flexible hours as needed
• Ability to operate in fast paced, iterative development environments
• 2+ years of experience in an Engineering role
• U.S. Citizenship required due to ITAR regulations & the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment.
• Hands-on experience with lab equipment, prototyping, or assembly work is a plus.
• Experience in supporting an Engineering department, either professionally, or academically.
• Acquainted with DoD or Aerospace
• Technical background in mechanical, electrical, aerospace, or systems engineering preferred.
• Associates degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems Engineering, or related field

Benefits

• Extremely generous company holiday calendar, including a holiday hiatus in November, & December.
• Basic Life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance, 100% covered by Firestorm. Plus, the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your family.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan to invest in your long-term retirement goals
• Critical Illness insurance
• Equity grants for new hires
• Accident insurance
• Lifestyle Spending Account
• Generous Parental Leave
• Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, are available to you as well.
• We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and visions plans
• Unlimited PTO
• Hospital Indemnity insurance

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance