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In this role, you will develop GNC and simulation software, perform dynamic analyses, and support mission operations while continuing to build breadth across core GNC competencies. This position offers hands-on experience with launch vehicle ascent guidance, attitude control systems, and real-time flight operations in a fast-paced environment. You will deepen your technical capabilities and refine your desired career trajectory, taking ownership of system elements and software tools as you grow toward a senior GNC role at Firefly.</p>\n\n<p> </p>\n\n<h2><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></h2>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\t<p>Develop and validate GNC software to ensure successful launch vehicle mission execution</p>\n\t</li>\n\t<li>\n\t<p>Tune and configure attitude determination and control algorithms for all phases of launch vehicle flight</p>\n\t</li>\n\t<li>\n\t<p>Perform 6DOF dynamic analysis of nominal and dispersed ascent trajectories</p>\n\t</li>\n\t<li>\n\t<p>Develop and maintain simulation models for sensors, actuators, and environmental effects</p>\n\t</li>\n\t<li>\n\t<p>Create tools to automate workflows, process flight data, and generate technical reports</p>\n\t</li>\n\t<li>\n\t<p>Conduct stability analysis, sensitivity studies, and hardware-in-the-loop testing of GNC systems under nominal and off-nominal flight conditions</p>\n\t</li>\n\t<li>\n\t<p>Interface with cross-discipline teams to integrate GNC software with vehicle hardware</p>\n\t</li>\n\t<li>\n\t<p>Serve as a GNC console operator for launch operations and perform post-flight analysis to improve vehicle models</p>\n\t</li>\n\t<li>\n\t<p>Author technical documentation and analysis reports that communicate GNC concepts and results to diverse audiences</p>\n\t</li>\n\t<li>\n\t<p>Build proficiency across core GNC competencies while contributing to continuous improvement of GNC processes and tools</p>\n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2><strong>QUALIFICATIONS</strong></h2>\n\n<h3><strong>Required</strong></h3>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\t<p>Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, physics, mathematics, computer science, or related field</p>\n\t</li>\n\t<li>\n\t<p>2-5 years of professional experience in aerospace guidance, navigation, and control, or related technical discipline</p>\n\t</li>\n\t<li>\n\t<p>Understanding of launch vehicle flight mechanics and attitude dynamics</p>\n\t</li>\n\t<li>\n\t<p>Familiarity with numerical simulation techniques, integration methods, and modeling of dynamic systems</p>\n\t</li>\n\t<li>\n\t<p>Experience with Python for scripting, data analysis, and visualization</p>\n\t</li>\n\t<li>\n\t<p>Familiarity with C++ for real-time or flight-critical applications</p>\n\t</li>\n\t<li>\n\t<p>Understanding of software development best practices including version control (Git), code documentation, and testing</p>\n\t</li>\n\t<li>\n\t<p>Strong written and verbal communication skills</p>\n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h3><strong>Desired</strong></h3>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\t<p>Advanced degree (master's or PhD) in aerospace engineering or related field with focus on GNC, flight mechanics, or controls</p>\n\t</li>\n\t<li>\n\t<p>Experience supporting launch vehicle GNC across development, integration, and flight</p>\n\t</li>\n\t<li>\n\t<p>Proficiency in C++ for embedded systems or real-time applications</p>\n\t</li>\n\t<li>\n\t<p>Knowledge of state estimation techniques including Kalman filtering, sensor fusion, and covariance analysis</p>\n\t</li>\n\t<li>\n\t<p>Knowledge of numerical optimization and targeting methods applied to trajectory design</p>\n\t</li>\n\t<li>\n\t<p>Familiarity with modern flight software frameworks and real-time operating systems</p>\n\t</li>\n\t<li>\n\t<p>Familiarity with CI/CD workflows and automated testing practices</p>\n\t</li>\n\t<li>\n\t<p>Experience with Linux development environments and command-line tools</p>\n\t</li>\n\t<li>\n\t<p>Exposure to spaceflight mission operations or launch campaigns</p>\n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p> </p>\n\n<p><strong>Firefly 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.</strong></p>\n\n<p><em>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.</em></p>\n\n<p><em>Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; 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This will include testing of software changes where you will act as a formal independent peer reviewer for software changes.</p>\n\n<p>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.</p>\n\n<p>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.</p>\n\n<p> </p>\n\n<p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Design and develop test procedures for testing our Ground and Flight Software in all-digital and hardware-in-the-loop simulation environments</li>\n\t<li>Develop software for automating test case execution and report generation</li>\n\t<li>Setup automated testing of daily commits of new Ground and Flight Software and act as a peer reviewer for Merge/Pull Requests</li>\n\t<li>Create unit tests for simulation models, Flight Software, and Ground Software</li>\n\t<li>Adhere to customer test requirements, whether internal or external</li>\n\t<li>Develop and document requirements, designs, plans, and schedules</li>\n\t<li>Provide accurate test development milestones and communicate them to the Group</li>\n\t<li>Use Firefly Aerospace Software Engineering development processes and best practices</li>\n\t<li>Actively learn new test technologies and techniques and apply them to Firefly Aerospace Software testing</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p> </p>\n\n<p><strong>QUALIFICATIONS</strong></p>\n\n<p><strong>Required</strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience, with a strong portfolio demonstrating relevant projects and accomplishments.</li>\n\t<li>3 to 5+ years of experience with formal software testing and reporting for releases, FQT and/or Software Certification</li>\n\t<li>Fulltime Industry experience with formal software testing and reporting</li>\n\t<li>Good C/C++ and Python knowledge</li>\n\t<li>Development experience under the Linux operating system</li>\n\t<li>Knowledge of the Agile Software Development Model</li>\n\t<li>Use of Git version control on a commercial software product</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><strong>Desired</strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Advanced degree in Software Engineering, Computer Sciences, or Computer Engineering</li>\n\t<li>Exceptional<strong> </strong>C/C++ or Python development skills</li>\n\t<li>Experience with software tests running in the Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 Real-Time operating system</li>\n\t<li>Practical experience using an Agile Software Development framework like Kanban, SCRUM, or Lean Development</li>\n\t<li>Experience using Atlassian Confluence, Jira, and Bitbucket</li>\n\t<li>Experience using the NASA Trick Simulation Environment</li>\n\t<li>Practice using the GitFlow Workflow</li>\n\t<li>Working knowledge of DO-178C, NASA NPR 7150.2C, RCC 319-19, or AFSPCMAN 91-710 Vol 3 requirements</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><strong>Firefly 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.</strong></p>\n\n<p><em>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.</em></p>\n\n<p><em>Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; 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This position offers hands-on experience with launch vehicle ascent guidance, attitude control systems, and real-time flight operations in a fast-paced environment. 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margin-right: 0\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Required</span></strong></h3>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical </span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">engineering, physics, mathematics, computer science, or related field</span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">2-5 years of professional experience in aerospace guidance, navigation, and control, or related technical discipline</span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Understanding of launch vehicle flight mechanics and attitude dynamics</span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Familiarity with numerical simulation techniques, integration methods, and modeling of dynamic systems</span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Experience with Python for scripting, data analysis, and visualization</span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Familiarity with C++ for real-time or flight-critical applications</span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Understanding of software development best practices including version control (Git), code documentation, and testing</span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Strong written and verbal communication skills</span></li>\n</ul>\n\n<h3><strong>Desired</strong></h3>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Advanced degree (master's or PhD) in aerospace engineering or related field with focus on GNC, flight mechanics, or controls</span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Experience supporting launch vehicle GNC across development, integration, and flight</span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Proficiency in C++ for embedded systems or real-time applications</span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Knowledge of state estimation techniques including Kalman filtering, sensor fusion, and covariance analysis</span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Knowledge of numerical optimization and targeting methods applied to trajectory design</span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Familiarity with modern flight software frameworks and real-time operating systems</span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Familiarity with CI/CD workflows and automated testing practices</span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Experience with Linux development environments and command-line tools</span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Exposure to spaceflight mission operations or launch campaigns</span></li>\n</ul>\n</div>\n\n<p style=\"margin-left: 0; 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As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the <strong>first </strong>commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the <strong>first</strong> company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.  </p>\n\n<p><strong>SUMMARY</strong></p>\n\n<p>Your role as a Software Engineer on the test team will be critical to the success of Firefly Aerospace Software for use on launch vehicles, spacecraft, and launch facilities. You will use all-digital and hardware-in-the-loop simulation environments to test our Flight and Ground software. 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As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the <strong>first </strong>commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the <strong>first</strong> company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.  </p>\n\n<p> </p>\n\n<p><strong>SUMMARY</strong></p>\n\n<p>As the Flight Dynamics Manager at Firefly Aerospace, you will lead a technical team supporting mission design, orbit determination, and maneuver planning for operational spacecraft across LEO and cislunar space. In this role, you will own all aspects of team leadership including recruitment, career development, and performance management while driving strategic planning, budget management, and operational execution. This position combines technical expertise in spacecraft flight dynamics with people leadership, requiring you to build team capabilities, foster a high-performing culture, and deliver mission-critical support in a fast-paced aerospace environment.</p>\n\n<p> </p>\n\n<p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Lead a flight dynamics team supporting multiple spacecraft programs and development efforts</li>\n\t<li>Own all aspects of team staffing including recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and workforce planning</li>\n\t<li>Conduct performance evaluations and drive career development through mentorship and coaching of engineers at all levels</li>\n\t<li>Set flight dynamics objectives and communicate priorities to team members and cross-functional stakeholders</li>\n\t<li>Develop and manage the flight dynamics budget and annual operating plan</li>\n\t<li>Direct daily operations of the team ensuring timely delivery of mission-critical software development, analysis, and operational support</li>\n\t<li>Interface with program managers and mission stakeholders to allocate team responsibilities and establish execution schedules</li>\n\t<li>Drive flight dynamics strategy and roadmap development, identifying capability gaps and investment priorities</li>\n\t<li>Champion continuous improvement initiatives for flight dynamics processes, tools, and operational efficiency</li>\n\t<li>Foster a healthy team culture and maintain high morale in a demanding technical and operational environment</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p> </p>\n\n<p><strong>QUALIFICATIONS</strong></p>\n\n<p><strong>Required</strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, physics, mathematics, or related field</li>\n\t<li>10+ years of experience in spacecraft flight dynamics with demonstrated expertise across mission design, orbit determination, and maneuver planning</li>\n\t<li>5+ years of technical team leadership experience including direct management of engineers and technical staff</li>\n\t<li>Demonstrated experience supporting operational spacecraft missions through multiple mission phases</li>\n\t<li>Proven ability to recruit, hire, develop, and retain high-performing technical talent</li>\n\t<li>Demonstrated success building team capabilities through mentorship, training, and career development</li>\n\t<li>Experience managing team budgets, resource planning, and workforce forecasting</li>\n\t<li>Experience establishing technical standards, processes, and best practices for flight dynamics organizations</li>\n\t<li>Excellent communication skills with ability to convey complex technical concepts to executives, customers, and non-technical stakeholders</li>\n\t<li>Ability to foster a collaborative team culture while meeting demanding mission schedules</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><strong>Desired</strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Advanced degree (master's or PhD) in aerospace engineering, physics, mathematics, or related field</li>\n\t<li>Knowledge of spacecraft subsystems and their impact on trajectory design and orbit determination</li>\n\t<li>Experience with Python and Linux</li>\n\t<li>Proficiency with one or more commercial flight dynamics software tools (STK, FreeFlyer, GMAT, ODTK, or similar)</li>\n\t<li>Experience developing strategic vision, technical roadmaps, and upgrade initiatives for flight dynamics teams</li>\n\t<li>Experience leading or supporting anomaly investigations and resolving critical mission issues</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p> </p>\n\n<p>Firefly 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.</p>\n\n<p><em>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.</em></p>\n\n<p><em>Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; 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As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the <strong>first </strong>commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the <strong>first</strong> company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.</p>\n\n<p><strong>SUMMARY</strong></p>\n\n<p>Do you have a passion for designing cutting-edge technology and an interest in Spacecraft applications? 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!</p>\n\n<p>The Flight Software group is responsible for the design and implementation of high-reliability application-level software for Firefly Launch Vehicles and spacecraft. As an Aerospace Software Engineer, you will work in a small collaborative group through all stages of the launch vehicle and spacecraft design.</p>\n\n<p>As a key member of our team, you will help develop, test, and integrate the flight software for Firefly Spacecraft. You will work in a group of flight software engineers through all stages of the flight software development processes and collaborate with other engineering teams.</p>\n\n<p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Provide technical leadership on the Flight Software Team to develop, design, test, and integrate flight software</li>\n\t<li>Design, implementation, and maintenance of high reliability C++ software</li>\n\t<li>Perform work on time, meeting all functional and performance requirements</li>\n\t<li>Work closely with the other engineering groups for the success of Firefly programs</li>\n\t<li>Adhere to the Aerospace Software Engineering Group’s processes, procedures, and best practices</li>\n\t<li>Support various vehicle testing and operation events, including launch</li>\n\t<li>Design, implementation and maintenance of internal software tools using Python</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><strong>QUALIFICATIONS</strong></p>\n\n<p><strong>Required</strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Sciences, Software Engineering, or a related field</li>\n\t<li>Excellent understanding of Object-Oriented Design and the C++ programming language</li>\n\t<li>7+ years’ experience in a software engineering position, or similar</li>\n\t<li>Familiarity with real-time operating systems, software, and the Linux operating system</li>\n\t<li>Ability to work closely with other teammates and in a fast-paced environment to meet strict deadlines</li>\n\t<li>Ability to work in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements</li>\n\t<li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><strong>Desired</strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Master’s Degree in Computer Sciences, Software Engineering, or a related field</li>\n\t<li>Understanding of data path pipelines, state machines, and arithmetic operation</li>\n\t<li>7+ years’ experience in an aerospace software engineering or related position</li>\n\t<li>Experience deploying and using CI/CD pipelines for C++ software</li>\n\t<li>Ability to understand and disposition C++ static analysis results</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><strong><em>Firefly 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.</em></strong></p>\n\n<p><em>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.</em></p>\n\n<p><em>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</em></p>\n\n<p> </p>\n","openDate":"2026-06-22T00:00:00","postedDate":"2026-06-22T00:00:00","departmentId":"577D91AC-4C0E-4D06-4AF2-86FC01275AD8","departmentName":"Aerospace Software Engineering","officeId":"93342FDE-B491-6DFB-9826-DB223D22FDD2","officeName":"The Hive","location":"Cedar Park TX","locations":[{"city":"Cedar Park","subdivision":"TX","subdivisionFullName":"Texas","country":"US","postalCode":"78613","isRemote":false,"isNationwide":false,"isStatewide":false,"latitude":null,"longitude":null}],"brandName":"Firefly Aerospace","applyLink":"https://firefly.clearcompany.com/careers/jobs/79501cfb-2248-45db-3b70-1bfd14bdb1f6/apply","canSelfSchedule":false},{"id":"31dbc6ac-f0e8-0327-ff80-fb9bd6a63dcb","positionTitle":"DevOps Engineer III","description":"<p><strong>ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE</strong></p>\n\n<p>Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company that enables our world to launch, land, and operate in space – anywhere, anytime. 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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. This position offers the opportunity to influence mission architectures from concept through operations, represent Firefly's technical excellence to customers and executive leadership, and solve unique problems that push the boundaries of spaceflight.</span></span></p>\n\n<h1><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">RESPONSIBILITIES</span></span></strong></h1>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Serve as a technical authority on flight dynamics, providing expertise across all spacecraft programs and mission phases</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Develop and validate novel flight dynamics methodologies, tools, and best practices for complex or unprecedented mission requirements</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Lead resolution of the most challenging flight dynamics problems across the company</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Provide authoritative technical review and approval of all flight dynamics products</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Establish rigorous unit testing standards and practices to increase the reliability of flight dynamics software</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Drive flight dynamics strategy and roadmap development, identifying capability gaps and investment priorities</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Champion continuous improvement initiatives for flight dynamics processes, tools, and operational efficiency</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Represent flight dynamics expertise in executive-level technical reviews, mission milestone reviews, customer meetings, and proposal efforts</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Mentor and coach engineers at all levels, fostering their technical growth and career development</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n\n<h1><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">QUALIFICATIONS</span></span></strong></h1>\n\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Required</span></span></h2>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Advanced degree (master's or PhD) in aerospace engineering, physics, mathematics, or related field</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">10+ years of experience in spacecraft flight dynamics with demonstrated expertise across mission design, orbit determination, or maneuver planning</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Demonstrated experience supporting operational spacecraft missions through multiple mission phases</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Mastery of orbital mechanics theory and applications</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Expertise in numerical optimization, root-solving techniques, and estimation theory</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Knowledge of spacecraft subsystems and their impact on trajectory design and state estimation</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Proficiency in software development and modeling/simulation for spaceflight applications</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Software engineering expertise with proficiency in development practices including version control, code review, testing, documentation, and CI/CD workflows</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Experience with Python and Linux</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Proficiency with one or more commercial flight dynamics software tools (STK, FreeFlyer, GMAT, ODTK, or similar)</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Experience developing strategic vision, technical roadmaps, and upgrade initiatives for flight dynamics teams</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop engineers at all levels, with a track record of cultivating new technical leaders</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Excellent communication skills with ability to convey complex technical concepts to executives, customers, and non-technical stakeholders</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Desired</span></span></h2>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Advanced Python proficiency and experience with JPL's MONTE software suite</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Proficiency in spacecraft trajectory design using STK</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Proven ability to influence technical direction and drive consensus across multidisciplinary organizations</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Experience interfacing with program management, customers, and executive leadership</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Experience representing organizations in customer meetings, technical reviews, and industry forums</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Experience establishing technical standards, processes, and best practices for flight dynamics organizations</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Experience leading or supporting anomaly investigations and resolving critical mission issues</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Track record of thought leadership through publications, presentations, or contributions to industry state-of-the-art</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><strong>Firefly 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.</strong></p>\n\n<p><em>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. </em></p>\n\n<p><em>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.</em></p>\n","openDate":"2026-04-28T00:00:00","postedDate":"2026-04-28T00:00:00","departmentId":"577D91AC-4C0E-4D06-4AF2-86FC01275AD8","departmentName":"Aerospace Software Engineering","officeId":"93342FDE-B491-6DFB-9826-DB223D22FDD2","officeName":"The Hive","location":"Cedar Park TX","locations":[{"city":"Cedar Park","subdivision":"TX","subdivisionFullName":"Texas","country":"US","postalCode":"78613","isRemote":false,"isNationwide":false,"isStatewide":false,"latitude":null,"longitude":null}],"brandName":"Firefly Aerospace","applyLink":"https://firefly.clearcompany.com/careers/jobs/efebbd36-bc7e-8af8-a87e-ab97a68228e8/apply","canSelfSchedule":false},{"id":"3caed7ff-6a2c-5f35-86c2-68d6ba382d0a","positionTitle":"GNC Engineer III (Navigation), Eclipse","description":"<p><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\"><a name=\"_Hlk130041907\"><strong>ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE </strong></a></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company that enables our world to launch, land, and operate in space – anywhere, anytime. As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the only commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the only company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Our launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles provide government and commercial customers with full mission services from low Earth orbit to the Moon and beyond. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space. </span></span></p>\n\n<h1><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">SUMMARY</span></span></strong></h1>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">As a Senior GNC Engineer specializing in navigation and estimation at Firefly, you will design and implement navigation systems and state estimation algorithms for operational launch vehicles. 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. This position combines advanced estimation theory, real-time embedded systems development, and hands-on flight operations support while mentoring junior engineers in a fast-paced operational environment.</span></span></p>\n\n<h1><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">RESPONSIBILITIES</span></span></strong></h1>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Design, analyze, and tune launch vehicle navigation software to ensure accurate state estimation from launch to orbit</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Implement advanced filtering techniques using inertial sensor and GNSS measurements</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Develop navigation systems robust to error sources including inertial sensor bias, GNSS signal degradation, noise, and sensor misalignments</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Establish technical standards and validation methodologies for navigation system design, software development, and hardware-in-the-loop testing</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Conduct covariance analysis, sensitivity studies, and performance optimization for navigation systems under nominal and off-nominal flight conditions</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Support hardware-in-the-loop test campaigns for integrated GNC systems including navigation algorithm validation, flight software verification, and system-level performance testing</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Drive resolution of complex GNC challenges requiring deep technical expertise and rapid problem-solving</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Provide technical direction on system architecture and serve as subject matter expert for launch vehicle state estimation</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Mentor junior engineers in estimation theory and flight software development</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Author technical documentation and analysis reports that communicate GNC concepts and results to diverse audiences</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Interface with cross-discipline teams to integrate navigation software with vehicle hardware</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Serve as a GNC console operator for launch operations and perform post-flight analysis to improve vehicle models</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Champion continuous improvement initiatives for GNC processes, tools, and operational efficiency</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n\n<h1><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">QUALIFICATIONS</span></span></strong></h1>\n\n<h2><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Required</span></span></strong></h2>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or related field</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">5-10 years of experience in launch vehicle GNC systems with significant depth in navigation system design or flight software development</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Advanced knowledge of state estimation techniques including Kalman filtering, sensor fusion, and covariance analysis</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Strong understanding of inertial navigation systems, GNSS processing, and navigation sensor error modeling</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Expertise in real-time software development using C++ for flight-critical applications</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Experience developing high-fidelity sensor models and navigation system testbeds</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Proficiency in hardware-in-the-loop testing and requirement verification for flight-critical systems</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Understanding of software development best practices including version control (Git), code documentation, and testing</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Excellent communication and presentation skills</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Desired</span></span></strong></h2>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Master's degree or PhD in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, applied mathematics, or related field</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Experience developing custom navigation or state estimation algorithms for launch vehicle applications</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Expertise in advanced filtering techniques such as unscented Kalman filters, particle filters, or adaptive estimation methods</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Hands-on experience with launch vehicle sensor systems including fiber optic gyros, ring laser gyros, MEMS IMUs, and GNSS receivers</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Advanced knowledge of launch vehicle flight mechanics and high-fidelity modeling of gravity, aerodynamics, and propulsion</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Advanced knowledge of attitude dynamics and control theory, including rotational dynamics, attitude representations, control moment generation, and stability analysis</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Experience with modern flight software frameworks and real-time operating systems</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Software engineering expertise with proficiency in development practices including version control, code review, testing, documentation, and CI/CD workflows</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Proficiency in Python for scripting, data analysis, and automation</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Working knowledge of launch vehicle systems and mission operations</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Proven ability to develop junior engineers while managing technical responsibilities</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Track record of thought leadership through publications, presentations, or contributions to industry state-of-the-art</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\"><strong>Firefly 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.</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\"><em>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. </em></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\"><em>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.</em></span></span></p>\n","openDate":"2026-04-27T00:00:00","postedDate":"2026-04-27T00:00:00","departmentId":"577D91AC-4C0E-4D06-4AF2-86FC01275AD8","departmentName":"Aerospace Software Engineering","officeId":"93342FDE-B491-6DFB-9826-DB223D22FDD2","officeName":"The Hive","location":"Cedar Park TX","locations":[{"city":"Cedar Park","subdivision":"TX","subdivisionFullName":"Texas","country":"US","postalCode":"78613","isRemote":false,"isNationwide":false,"isStatewide":false,"latitude":null,"longitude":null}],"brandName":"Firefly Aerospace","applyLink":"https://firefly.clearcompany.com/careers/jobs/3caed7ff-6a2c-5f35-86c2-68d6ba382d0a/apply","canSelfSchedule":false},{"id":"7b469d2d-e0a4-afc7-a6c9-51d130112c21","positionTitle":"GNC Engineer III (Trajectory), Alpha","description":"<p><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\"><a name=\"_Hlk130041907\"><strong>ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE </strong></a></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company that enables our world to launch, land, and operate in space – anywhere, anytime. As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the only commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the only company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Our launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles provide government and commercial customers with full mission services from low Earth orbit to the Moon and beyond. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space. </span></span></p>\n\n<h1><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">SUMMARY</span></span></strong></h1>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">As a Senior GNC Engineer specializing in trajectory design at Firefly, you will design and optimize trajectories and guidance algorithms for operational launch vehicles. 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. This position combines launch vehicle dynamics, numerical optimization techniques, and hands-on flight operations support while mentoring junior engineers in a fast-paced operational environment.</span></span></p>\n\n<h1><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">RESPONSIBILITIES</span></span></strong></h1>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Design, analyze, and optimize launch vehicle trajectories to maximize performance within operational and vehicle constraints</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Develop and implement launch vehicle guidance algorithms for powered ascent and orbital insertion</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Conduct statistical trajectory analysis to quantify performance margins and validate system robustness to off-nominal flight conditions</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Establish technical standards and validation methodologies for mission planning, trajectory design, and guidance algorithm verification</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Support business development activities including mission feasibility assessments, payload performance analysis, and customer mission concept development</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Develop mission analysis tools and automation pipelines to enable responsive design iteration</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Drive resolution of complex GNC challenges requiring deep technical expertise and rapid problem-solving</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Provide technical direction on system architecture and serve as subject matter expert for launch vehicle trajectories</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Mentor junior engineers in trajectory optimization and mission design</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Author technical documentation and analysis reports that communicate GNC concepts and results to diverse audiences</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Interface with cross-discipline teams to balance trajectory requirements with vehicle capabilities and operational constraints</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Serve as a GNC console operator for launch operations and perform post-flight analysis to improve vehicle models</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Champion continuous improvement initiatives for GNC processes, tools, and operational efficiency</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n\n<h1><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">QUALIFICATIONS</span></span></strong></h1>\n\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Required</span></span></h2>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or related field</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">5-10 years of 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control (Git), code documentation, and testing</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Strong proficiency in one or more trajectory design software tools (POST, OTIS, TAOS, or similar)</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Proficiency in Python for scripting, data analysis, and automation</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Excellent communication and presentation skills</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Desired</span></span></strong></h2>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Master's degree or PhD in aerospace engineering or related field</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Experience designing and analyzing trajectories for operational launch vehicles from preliminary design to flight</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Expertise in guidance algorithm design including explicit, implicit, and iterative methods</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Operational experience resolving range safety constraints during mission design and securing flight approval for launches</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Advanced knowledge of state estimation techniques including Kalman filtering, sensor fusion, and covariance analysis</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Advanced knowledge of attitude dynamics and control theory, including rotational dynamics, attitude representations, control moment generation, and stability analysis</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Experience creating automation tools that accelerate trajectory design and mission analysis</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Software engineering expertise with proficiency in development practices including version control, code review, testing, documentation, and CI/CD workflows</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Expertise in real-time software development using C++ for flight-critical applications</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Working knowledge of launch vehicle systems and mission 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As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the <strong>first </strong>commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the <strong>first</strong> company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.  </p>\n\n<h3><strong>SUMMARY</strong></h3>\n\n<p>As a Principal GNC Engineer at Firefly, you will serve as a technical authority on launch vehicle GNC systems enabling missions to low Earth orbit and beyond. 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. In this role, you will drive technical strategies and capability development, provide authoritative technical review and guidance, and mentor engineers at all levels. This position balances hands-on technical contribution with strategic leadership, offering the opportunity to influence system architectures from concept through operations, represent Firefly's technical excellence to customers and executive leadership, and solve unique problems that push the boundaries of spaceflight.</p>\n\n<hr>\n<p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Serve as a technical authority on the guidance, navigation, and control of launch vehicles, providing expertise across programs and domains</li>\n\t<li>Develop and validate novel GNC methodologies, tools, and best practices for complex or unprecedented mission requirements</li>\n\t<li>Lead resolution of the most challenging GNC problems across the organization</li>\n\t<li>Provide authoritative technical review and oversight of launch vehicle GNC designs, changes, and risks</li>\n\t<li>Establish technical standards for mission design, software development, testing, and requirement 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As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the only commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the only company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Our launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles provide government and commercial customers with full mission services from low Earth orbit to the Moon and beyond. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space. </span></span></p>\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">SUMMARY</span></span></strong></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">As a Senior GNC Engineer specializing in controls and autonomy at Firefly, you will design and implement advanced control systems and autonomous flight software for operational launch vehicles. In this role, you will develop and tune attitude control software, support hardware-in-the-loop testing and system integration, and provide technical leadership while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. 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.</span></span></p>\n\n<h1><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">RESPONSIBILITIES</span></span></strong></h1>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Design, analyze, and tune launch vehicle attitude control software to ensure stable flight from launch to orbit</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Implement control techniques for mission-critical flight phases using thrust vector control actuators, reaction control thrusters, and aerodynamic surfaces</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Develop control systems accounting 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As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the only commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the only company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Our launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles provide government and commercial customers with full mission services from low Earth orbit to the Moon and beyond. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space. </span></span></p>\n\n<h1><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">SUMMARY</span></span></strong></h1>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">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. In this role, you will develop targeting algorithms, create error budgets, and serve as a flight dynamics operator while collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate mission designs into executable operations. This position combines advanced mission design with hands-on operational support while mentoring junior engineers in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.</span></span></p>\n\n<ul>\n</ul>\n\n<h1><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">RESPONSIBILITIES</span></span></strong></h1>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Optimize spacecraft trajectories to satisfy mission requirements while balancing delta-V budgets, mission duration, and payload constraints</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Design and maintain mission designs from the conceptual phase through the end of spacecraft mission operations</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Develop algorithms to target maneuvers that achieve spacecraft mission 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style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Perform verification and validation of flight dynamics models and software using analytical solutions, benchmarks, flight data, and unit tests</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Author technical documentation and analysis reports that communicate flight dynamics concepts and results to diverse audiences</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n\n<h1><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">QUALIFICATIONS</span></span></strong></h1>\n\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Required</span></span></h2>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, physics, mathematics, or related field</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: 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style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Advanced degree (master's or PhD) in aerospace engineering, physics, mathematics, or related field</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Expert-level proficiency in STK for spacecraft trajectory design</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Python proficiency and experience with JPL's MONTE software suite</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Software engineering expertise including skills in version control (Git), code review, automated testing, documentation, and CI/CD workflows</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Comprehensive knowledge of spacecraft subsystems and their impact on trajectory design and maneuver planning</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Proven ability to mentor and develop junior engineers while managing technical responsibilities</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n\n<p> </p>\n\n<p><strong><span>Firefly 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.</span></strong></p>\n\n<p><em><span>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. </span></em></p>\n\n<p><em><span>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.</span></em></p>\n","openDate":"2026-04-27T00:00:00","postedDate":"2026-04-27T00:00:00","departmentId":"577D91AC-4C0E-4D06-4AF2-86FC01275AD8","departmentName":"Aerospace Software Engineering","officeId":"40ABE662-66BC-3BAC-FE47-804245AC3FB0","officeName":"Cortex","location":"Cedar Park TX","locations":[{"city":"Cedar Park","subdivision":"TX","subdivisionFullName":"Texas","country":"US","postalCode":"78613","isRemote":false,"isNationwide":false,"isStatewide":false,"latitude":null,"longitude":null}],"brandName":"Firefly 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As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the only commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the only company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Our launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles provide government and commercial customers with full mission services from low Earth orbit to the Moon and beyond. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.</span></span></p>\n\n<h1><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">SUMMARY</span></span></strong></h1>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">As a Principal ADCS Engineer at Firefly, you will serve as a technical authority on spacecraft ADCS systems enabling missions spanning Earth orbit, cislunar space, and the lunar surface. This technical leadership role requires an authoritative knowledge base in spacecraft ADCS disciplines, with a proven track record of solving the most complex ADCS challenges on operational missions. In this role, you will drive technical strategies and capability development, provide authoritative technical review and guidance, and mentor engineers at all levels. This position balances hands-on technical contribution with strategic leadership, offering the opportunity to influence system architectures from concept through operations, represent Firefly's technical excellence to customers and executive leadership, and solve unique problems that push the boundaries of spaceflight.</span></span></p>\n\n<h1><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">RESPONSIBILITIES</span></span></strong></h1>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Serve as a technical authority on the attitude determination and control of spacecraft, providing expertise across programs and domains</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Develop and validate novel ADCS methodologies, tools, and best practices for complex or unprecedented mission requirements</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Lead resolution of the most challenging ADCS problems across the organization</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Provide authoritative technical review and oversight of spacecraft ADCS designs, changes, and risks</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Establish technical standards for system design, software development, testing, and requirement verification</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Drive ADCS strategy and roadmap development, identifying capability gaps, investment priorities, and opportunities for adopting emerging technology</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Initiate and execute continuous improvement initiatives for ADCS processes, tools, and operational efficiency</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Represent ADCS expertise in executive-level technical reviews, mission milestone reviews, customer meetings, and proposal efforts</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Participate in critical technical work including algorithm development, test campaign execution, and mission operations support</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Mentor and develop engineers at all levels, cultivating the next generation of technical leaderr</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n\n<h1><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">QUALIFICATIONS</span></span></strong></h1>\n\n<h2><strong><span style=\"font-size: 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deep expertise in a specialization area combined with strong understanding across ADCS domains</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Experience developing strategic vision, technical roadmaps, and capability development initiatives for ADCS teams</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Proficiency in the development of flight software and physics simulations for spaceflight applications</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Software engineering expertise with proficiency in development practices including version control, code review, testing, documentation, and CI/CD</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Proficiency with Python, C++, Linux, and specialized tools and libraries relevant to 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style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">PhD with research contributions advancing a specialization area relevant to spacecraft ADCS</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Background as a technical leader on operational spacecraft programs from development through multiple successful missions</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Deep expertise in advanced techniques relevant to specialization</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Demonstrated proficiency across multiple ADCS specialization areas</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Proven ability to influence technical direction and drive consensus across multidisciplinary organizations</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Skill in communicating with program management, customers, and executives in both technical and business forums</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Experience leading or supporting anomaly investigations and resolving mission-critical ADCS issues</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">History of applying technical expertise to achieve customer mission success and initiate new business opportunities</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Innovation through patents or technical contributions in specialization area</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Track record of thought leadership through publications, 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As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the <strong>first </strong>commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the <strong>first</strong> company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.  <span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\"> </span></span></p>\n\n<h1><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">SUMMARY</span></span></strong></h1>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">As a Senior ADCS Engineer specializing in controls and autonomy at Firefly, you will design and implement advanced control systems and autonomous flight software for operational spacecraft. In this role, you will develop and tune attitude control software, support hardware-in-the-loop testing and system integration, and provide technical leadership while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. 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.</span></span></p>\n\n<h1><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">RESPONSIBILITIES</span></span></strong></h1>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Design, analyze, and tune spacecraft attitude control software to ensure accurate pointing across all mission phases</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Implement control techniques for critical mission phases using reaction wheels, control moment gyros, magnetic torque rods, and thruster systems</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Develop control systems accounting for 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style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Drive resolution of complex ADCS challenges requiring deep technical expertise and rapid problem-solving</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Provide technical direction on system architecture and serve as subject matter expert for spacecraft control</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Mentor junior engineers in control theory and flight software development</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Author technical documentation and analysis reports that communicate ADCS concepts and results to diverse audiences</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Interface with cross-discipline teams to integrate control software with spacecraft 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style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Advanced knowledge of state estimation techniques including Kalman filtering, sensor fusion, and covariance analysis</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Advanced knowledge of numerical methods for control law tuning, root-solving, and parameter optimization</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Experience with modern flight software frameworks and real-time operating systems</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Software engineering expertise with proficiency in development practices including version control, code review, testing, documentation, and CI/CD workflows</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, 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Firefly is open to hiring individuals who cover one or both mission areas.</p>\n\n<p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Collaboratively lead interdisciplinary teams through advanced, complex technical projects for the design, development, integration, and testing of customer solutions, including developing concept of operations, mission requirements, and system architectures</li>\n\t<li>Support front-end business development efforts including customer engagement, white papers, proposals, and studies</li>\n\t<li>Maintain strong customer awareness and develop customer relationships in partnership with the business development team.</li>\n\t<li>Define architecture and system requirements for Space Control and/or Space Domain Awareness missions</li>\n\t<li>Lead modeling and simulation efforts to assess system performance</li>\n\t<li>Develop CONOPS at the spacecraft, constellation, and mission level</li>\n\t<li>Architect and implement Space Control and Space Domain Awareness solutions</li>\n\t<li>Lead internal technical projects and end-to-end engineering activities to meet the company’s strategic growth objectives</li>\n\t<li>Work with program execution teams as they mature their solutions through critical design review</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><strong>What We’re Looking For</strong></p>\n\n<p><strong>Required Qualifications:</strong></p>\n\n<p>Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or related field</p>\n\n<p>Experience: 10+ years of experience in the space industry (7+ years with Master’s degree) with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a mission architect role</p>\n\n<p>Expertise:</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Deep knowledge of the space and small/medium satellite industries</li>\n\t<li>Deep knowledge of National Security Space (NSS) missions for both US DoW and IC, primarily in Space Control and/or Space Domain Awareness</li>\n\t<li>Strong background related to rendezvous and proximity operations, spacecraft autonomy, GNC, and mission architecture</li>\n\t<li>Demonstrated expertise in RPO mission design and spacecraft operations.</li>\n\t<li>Strong communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with senior leadership and external customers about space systems</li>\n\t<li>Ability to develop strong interpersonal relationships both internally and externally</li>\n\t<li>Excellent leadership and management skills</li>\n\t<li>Strong team player that can collaborate across all levels and functions</li>\n\t<li>Ability to manage assignments and deadlines effectively</li>\n\t<li>Ability to teach and mentor teammates to improve overall team performance</li>\n\t<li>Professional with a high degree of integrity</li>\n\t<li>Active Top Secret security clearance</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><strong>Desired Qualifications:</strong></p>\n\n<p>Educational Background: Master’s or PhD in engineering, Physics, or related field</p>\n\n<p>Expertise:</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Active TS/SCI security clearance</li>\n\t<li>Experience with USG controlled access programs</li>\n\t<li>Strong understanding of and experience working space control and space domain awareness programs</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p> </p>\n\n<p><strong><em>Firefly 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.</em></strong></p>\n\n<p><em>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.</em></p>\n\n<p><em>Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; 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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.</span></span></p>\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"><span open=\"\">SUMMARY</span></span></strong></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"><span open=\"\">The HSE Specialist III serves as a senior technical authority responsible for leading environmental, health, safety, and Process Safety Management (PSM) support for Ground Support Equipment (GSE), propulsion test systems, and test operations at Firefly Aerospace’s Briggs, Texas facility.</span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"><span open=\"\">This role provides strategic oversight and technical guidance for high-hazard operations involving cryogenic systems, pressure systems, hazardous chemicals, propellants, fluid systems, energized equipment, and complex test infrastructure. The HSE Specialist III partners closely with GSE Engineering, Test Operations, Facilities, Propulsion, and Maintenance teams to ensure safe design, installation, operation, maintenance, and modification of test stands and associated support systems.</span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"><span open=\"\">The position is responsible for driving operational risk reduction, regulatory compliance, emergency preparedness, and continuous improvement initiatives across test and GSE operations. This individual will lead hazard analyses, support process safety initiatives, oversee contractor and operational safety compliance, and ensure that safety requirements are integrated into all phases of test planning and execution.</span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"><span open=\"\">This role is expected to operate with minimal supervision, provide mentorship to junior HSE personnel, influence organizational safety culture, and serve as a key safety partner supporting Firefly’s fast-paced development and test environment.</span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"><span open=\"\">This position is located in our Briggs, Texas location</span></span></p>\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"><span open=\"\">RESPONSIBILITIES</span></span></strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"><span open=\"\">Lead development, implementation, and continuous improvement of enterprise-wide HSE and Process Safety Management (PSM) programs supporting propulsion testing, hazardous operations, and launch activities.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"><span open=\"\">Serve as the senior HSE and PSM subject matter expert for high-risk aerospace operations involving propellants, cryogenics, pressure systems, hazardous chemicals, and energized systems.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"><span open=\"\">Manage and maintain OSHA Process Safety Management (29 CFR 1910.119) program elements for applicable highly hazardous chemical processes and operations.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"><span open=\"\">Facilitate and participate in Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), What-If analyses, HAZOPs, Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA), and other formal risk assessments for hazardous systems and operations.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"><span open=\"\">Partner with engineering and operations teams to ensure process safety considerations are incorporated into system design, modifications, Management of Change (MOC), and operational readiness activities.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"><span open=\"\">Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, corrective action development, and lessons learned implementation for safety, environmental, operational, and process safety events.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"><span open=\"\">Develop and maintain PSM documentation including operating procedures, safe work practices, process safety information (PSI), mechanical integrity records, and compliance audits.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"><span open=\"\">Support Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR) for new systems, facility modifications, and operational changes involving hazardous materials or energy systems.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"><span open=\"\">Conduct advanced hazard analyses including Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), Operating &amp; Support Hazard Analysis (O&amp;SHA), and operational risk assessments.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"><span open=\"\">Lead development, implementation, and oversight of emergency response plans and incident command activities related to hazardous operations and propulsion systems.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"><span open=\"\">Manage regulatory compliance programs related to OSHA, EPA, DOT, RCRA, SPCC, hazardous waste, air permitting, chemical inventory reporting, and environmental compliance obligations.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"><span open=\"\">Serve as the primary interface with regulatory agencies, auditors, emergency responders, and external safety organizations.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"><span open=\"\">Provide launch and test operation safety oversight in coordination with mission management, Range Safety, Fire Department personnel, and engineering teams.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"><span open=\"\">Mentor junior HSE personnel and provide technical guidance to operational teams and contractors.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"><span open=\"\">Develop and deliver advanced safety and process safety training programs including PSM awareness, Lockout/Tagout, Confined Space Entry, Fall Protection, Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, and Emergency Response.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"><span open=\"\">Evaluate contractor and subcontractor compliance with Firefly safety requirements and regulatory standards.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"><span open=\"\">Track and trend safety performance metrics, audit findings, near misses, corrective actions, and OSHA recordkeeping requirements.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"><span open=\"\">Participate in test readiness reviews, operational readiness reviews, and safety review boards.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"><span open=\"\">Support continuous improvement initiatives through audits, inspections, safety observations, and corrective action management systems.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"><span open=\"\">Travel to launch, manufacturing, and test facilities as required to support Firefly operations.</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"><span open=\"\">QUALIFICATIONS</span></span></strong></p>\n\n<p style=\"margin-left: 0.25in\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"><span open=\"\">Required</span></span></strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"><span open=\"\">Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health &amp; Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Chemical Engineering, or related technical field.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"><span open=\"\">5+ years of progressive HSE experience supporting high-hazard industrial, aerospace, chemical processing, petrochemical, defense, or energy operations.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"><span open=\"\">3+ years of direct Process Safety Management (PSM) experience supporting highly hazardous chemical or propulsion-related operations.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"><span open=\"\">Formal training or certification in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), HAZOP facilitation, or Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA).</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"><span open=\"\">Strong knowledge of OSHA Process Safety Management (29 CFR 1910.119) requirements and risk management principles.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"><span open=\"\">Experience participating in or facilitating Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), HAZOPs, Management of Change (MOC), and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews 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style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"><span open=\"\">Familiarity with mechanical integrity programs and pressure system safety requirements. </span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"><span open=\"\">Prior Emergency Response Commander or Incident Commander certification. </span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"><span open=\"\">Experience with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems. </span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"><span open=\"\">Experience participating in Failure Review Boards, Mishap Investigation Boards, or operational readiness reviews. </span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"><span open=\"\">Familiarity with human factors engineering and ergonomic risk reduction practices.</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"><span open=\"\">Additional Requirements</span></span></strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"><span open=\"\">Must be willing to work extended hours, weekends, holidays, and off-shift schedules in support of test or launch operations.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"><span open=\"\">Must be capable of supporting field operations in outdoor environments and varying weather conditions.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"><span open=\"\">Ability to climb ladders, access elevated platforms, wear respiratory protection, and support physically demanding operational activities.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"><span open=\"\">Ability to travel as required between operational sites.</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"><span open=\"\">Firefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, educational reimbursement, short term disability, pet Insurance, and flexible PTO options.</span></span></strong></p>\n\n<p><em><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"><span open=\"\">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.</span></span></em></p>\n\n<p><em><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"><span open=\"\">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.</span></span></em></p>\n\n<p> 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As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the <strong>first </strong>commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the <strong>first</strong> company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.  </p>\n\n<p><strong>SUMMARY</strong></p>\n\n<p>The Carbon Composites – Production Planner (Level 3) ensures that composite parts and assemblies flow efficiently through kitting, layup, cure, machining, inspection, and integration in accordance with program milestones. 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This role requires familiarity with composite manufacturing techniques and a strong foundation in MRP-based planning, allowing the planner to bridge technical production detail with supply chain execution and program demand.</p>\n\n<p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Own and drive the production plan for composites work centers (layup, cure, machining, bonding, finishing).</li>\n\t<li>Coordinate raw material requirements (e.g., prepreg, dry fiber, resin systems, adhesives, films) to support composite builds.</li>\n\t<li>Partner with Materials, Manufacturing Engineering, and Technicians to ensure composite part kits are complete, consumables are stocked, and tooling availability is aligned.</li>\n\t<li>Track MOs through composite-specific processes and identify bottlenecks before they impact delivery.</li>\n\t<li>Ensure traveler accuracy, schedule integrity, and WIP visibility for all composite builds.</li>\n\t<li>Develop recovery plans for delayed parts or unplanned issues such as expired materials or rework.</li>\n\t<li>Interpret technical drawings, specs, and traveler steps related to composite operations.</li>\n\t<li>Work closely with engineering to support schedule-driven design changes and new product introduction.</li>\n\t<li>Provide updates during Tier 3 and program execution meetings on part status and material readiness.</li>\n\t<li>Contribute to quarterly planning cycles by aligning composite demand with available capacity.</li>\n\t<li>Improve planning accuracy through data analysis, feedback loops, and post-mortem reviews.</li>\n\t<li>Train and mentor less experienced planners or production coordinators as needed.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><strong>QUALIFICATIONS</strong></p>\n\n<p><strong>Required</strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical field.</li>\n\t<li>5+ years of experience in production planning or scheduling, with at least 2 years in composites or aerospace manufacturing.</li>\n\t<li>Familiarity with carbon and glass fiber composites, resin systems, layup techniques, vacuum bagging, and autoclave/oven curing processes.</li>\n\t<li>Proficient in MRP/ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Odoo) and tools such as Smartsheet, Jira, and Confluence.</li>\n\t<li>Demonstrated ability to manage work orders and production timelines in a dynamic environment.</li>\n\t<li>Detail-oriented with strong organization and problem-solving skills.</li>\n\t<li>Comfortable working across multiple teams including engineering, quality, and supply chain.</li>\n\t<li>Fluent in interpreting engineering drawings and technical documentation.</li>\n\t<li>Clear communicator with strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.</li>\n\t<li>Capable of working under tight deadlines and high-pressure situations.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>Desired</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>APICS/ASCM certification.</li>\n\t<li>Hands-on experience working on or supporting composite operations (kitting, layup, bonding, NDI).</li>\n\t<li>Familiarity with ITAR and AS9100 aerospace quality requirements.</li>\n\t<li>Experience with SQL, Python, or similar tools for production analytics.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><strong><em>Firefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, educational reimbursement, short term disability, pet Insurance, and flexible PTO options.</em></strong></p>\n\n<p><em>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.</em></p>\n\n<p><em>Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; 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As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the <strong>first </strong>commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the <strong>first</strong> company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.  </p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\"><strong>Local Hiring Event: Briggs, Tx. and or Cedar Park, TX. Friday July 10th 2026 (Please Note: This is an invite only event-if you show up onsite without an invitation you will be turned away immediately.)</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Firefly Aerospace is growing!</span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Come meet Firefly leaders and hiring managers at an <strong>invite-only event!</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">In response to new contract awards across all of our programs, Firefly Aerospace has many needs across all functions including:</span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\"><strong>Skilled Labor:</strong><br>\nMachinists, CNC Machinists, CNC Programmers, Composites and Avionics Technicians, Quality Inspectors, and Welders</span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\"><strong>Engineering:</strong><br>\nMechanical, Propulsion, Software, Systems, Electrical, GSE, Launch and Test Engineering</span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\"><strong>Spacecraft:</strong><br>\nMission Operations, Assembly, Integration and Test, Mission Architects, Chief Engineering</span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\"><strong>Leadership:</strong><br>\nProduction and Engineering</span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Roles available at our production sites near <strong>Austin, Texas and our launch sites in Vandenburg SFB and Wallops Island, VA.</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">All positions offer a competitive base salary and equity. Sign-on bonuses and relocation available for qualified candidate.</span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\"><strong><em>Firefly 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.</em></strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\"><em>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.</em></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\"><em>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</em></span></span></p>\n","openDate":"2026-06-23T00:00:00","postedDate":"2026-06-23T00:00:00","departmentId":"B3F4284F-52AB-1546-61A4-5C190A0B4889","departmentName":"Corporate","officeId":"AF653190-ED04-AD7C-F8BE-D188BD0E5EE8","officeName":"Corporate Office - Nexus","location":"Remote (US)","locations":[{"city":null,"subdivision":"","subdivisionFullName":"","country":"US","postalCode":null,"isRemote":true,"isNationwide":true,"isStatewide":false,"latitude":null,"longitude":null}],"brandName":"Firefly Aerospace","applyLink":"https://firefly.clearcompany.com/careers/jobs/52310deb-c042-7ae4-78a7-644855b4c1cc/apply","canSelfSchedule":false},{"id":"d7fc27b5-79c6-f2e9-0921-a87fa8f8cb3a","positionTitle":"Avionics Production Supervisor","description":"<p style=\"margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"><span>ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE</span></span></strong></p>\n\n<p style=\"margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0\">Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to reliably and repeatedly launch, land, and operate space systems from Earth to the Moon and beyond. 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The Supervisor works closely with Manufacturing Engineers, Quality, and Supply Chain partners to coordinate shift execution, resolve issues, and drive continuous improvement across the production area. <strong><span>This position will sit in our electronics manufacturing facility in Cedar Park, Texas.</span></strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p style=\"margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"><span>RESPONSIBILITIES</span></span></strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Lead and supervise a production team of technicians to deliver high-quality aerospace products on time and within budget.</li>\n\t<li>Support assigned shift by coordinating resources, resolving issues, and ensuring alignment with daily and long-term production objectives.</li>\n\t<li>Manage and document effective shift handovers to ensure seamless communication, production continuity, and accountability between shifts.</li>\n\t<li>Conduct daily pre-shift readiness checks and support end-of-shift reviews to ensure smooth transition to incoming shifts.</li>\n\t<li>Provide coverage and leadership on nights and weekends as required to support company objectives and production schedules.</li>\n\t<li>Maintain floor presence to monitor operations, verify adherence to work instructions, and support problem resolution.</li>\n\t<li>Review work completed vs. planned; disseminate recovery plans for shortfalls.</li>\n\t<li>Communicate shift accomplishments and risks to leadership through daily reports and updates.</li>\n\t<li>Ensure compliance with all internal and external requirements and detailed work instructions.</li>\n\t<li>Approve PTO and timecards; manage technician schedules to support production objectives.</li>\n\t<li>Develop and maintain a skills matrix; propose staffing and training needs based on data-driven assessments or gaps in existing staffing.</li>\n\t<li>Promote and enforce a culture of safety; implement and sustain improvements to shop safety practices.</li>\n\t<li>Partner with Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain to resolve production issues and support program objectives.</li>\n\t<li>Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce cost, improve quality, and increase efficiency.</li>\n\t<li>Hold team members accountable to company policies and standards; provide coaching, feedback, and corrective actions when necessary.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p style=\"margin-left: 0; 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As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the only commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the only company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Our launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles provide government and commercial customers with full mission services from low Earth orbit to the Moon and beyond. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.</span></span></p>\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"><span open=\"\">SUMMARY</span></span></strong></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"><span open=\"\">Firefly Aerospace is looking for a talented and highly motivated Avionics Manufacturing Engineer to help lead the charge to scale up our in-house production capabilities to align with the launch schedule and exciting product roadmap. 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You will be a key technical voice within the avionics team and will collaborate heavily with multidisciplinary teams across the company to ensure mission success.</span></p>\n\n<p><strong><span>RESPONSIBILITIES</span></strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li><span>Lead design and architecture of ruggedized electronics packaging and structural components for PCB assemblies used in launch vehicle and spacecraft applications.</span></li>\n\t<li><span>Design and optimize complex electro-mechanical assemblies for extreme thermal and dynamic environments, EMI/EMC compatibility, and radiation resistance.</span></li>\n\t<li><span>Perform and review advanced thermal analyses (steady-state, transient, and thermal cycling) of electronics in space environments.</span></li>\n\t<li><span>Perform and review modal, random vibration, and shock analyses of electronic assemblies to ensure structural integrity during launch.</span></li>\n\t<li><span>Oversee the design of high-reliability test fixturing and ground support equipment (GSE) for launch vehicle and spacecraft electronics.</span></li>\n\t<li><span>Define, execute, and lead vibration, shock, and thermal vacuum (TVAC) environmental test campaigns for product qualification and acceptance.</span></li>\n\t<li><span>Drive the creation of CAD models, engineering drawings, and technical documentation; lead<strong> </strong>formal design reviews (PDR, CDR) and present to leadership.</span></li>\n\t<li><span>Partner closely with the PCB design team to establish mounting strategies, keep-outs, tolerance stack-ups, connector placement, and advanced thermal management solutions.</span></li>\n\t<li><span>Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers, establishing design best practices and reviewing their technical work.</span></li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><strong><span>QUALIFICATIONS</span></strong></p>\n\n<p><strong><span>Required</span></strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li><span>Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field.</span></li>\n\t<li><span>5+ years of professional industry experience designing high-reliability electronics packaging and electro-mechanical assemblies (preferably in aerospace, defense, or automotive).</span></li>\n\t<li><span>Demonstrated expertise in 3D CAD design (NX preferred) and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing. </span></li>\n\t<li><span>Proven track record of taking complex electro-mechanical products from initial concept through environmental qualification and production.</span></li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><strong><span>Desired</span></strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li><span>Proficiency with NX CAD and finite element analysis (FEA) tools such as ANSYS.</span></li>\n\t<li><span>Experience with multi-layer PCBA enclosure design, including complex thermal interface materials (TIMs) and CTE analysis.</span></li>\n\t<li><span>Strong understanding of structural and thermal calculations, including vent analyses, EMI/EMC shielding, worst-case tolerance stack-ups, bolt pre-loads, and Steinberg PCB solder joint fatigue life predictions.</span></li>\n\t<li><span>Systems-level understanding of launch vehicle architectures, instrumentation interfaces, and avionics master networks.</span></li>\n\t<li><span>Expert knowledge of manufacturing methodologies (5-axis CNC machining, sheet metal, additive manufacturing) and material/plating selection for spaceflight environments.</span></li>\n\t<li><span>Experience interfacing with external vendors and manufacturing partners to resolve DFM issues and expedite production.</span></li>\n</ul>\n","openDate":"2026-07-06T00:00:00","postedDate":"2026-07-06T00:00:00","departmentId":"A2639442-DC04-E989-21D3-BB044519CA23","departmentName":"Electrical Engineering","officeId":"40ABE662-66BC-3BAC-FE47-804245AC3FB0","officeName":"Cortex","location":"Cedar park TX","locations":[{"city":"Cedar park","subdivision":"TX","subdivisionFullName":"Texas","country":"US","postalCode":"78613","isRemote":false,"isNationwide":false,"isStatewide":false,"latitude":null,"longitude":null}],"brandName":"Firefly Aerospace","applyLink":"https://firefly.clearcompany.com/careers/jobs/22e31f80-7923-e140-c9dd-06f685ace52d/apply","canSelfSchedule":false},{"id":"cead1a2c-b4d6-3376-fc0a-5ef152b94700","positionTitle":"Wire Harness Electrical Engineer II","description":"<p><strong>ABOUT:</strong></p>\n\n<p>Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to reliably and repeatedly launch, land, and operate space systems from Earth to the Moon and beyond. 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Previous launch vehicle experience is not required.</p>\n\n<p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Implement Automation for data analysis, vehicle configuration, component-level testing, and Hardware-in-the-loop Testing</li>\n\t<li>Coordinate systems-level requirements between launch vehicle disciplines and develop subsystem and component-level requirements</li>\n\t<li>Assist in high-level, functional design and development of avionics systems for the current and future launch vehicles</li>\n\t<li>Develop design, acquisition, test, and verification plans, and coordinate with the other avionics and manufacturing engineers and technicians to execute</li>\n\t<li>Recommend vehicle function and reliability upgrades based on experience</li>\n\t<li>Track task and personal performance</li>\n\t<li>Support vehicle-level integration, vehicle testing, and launch operations</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><strong>QUALIFICATIONS</strong></p>\n\n<p>Required</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering</li>\n\t<li>2-5 years of experience working with aerospace component development, testing, or operations</li>\n\t<li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li>\n\t<li>Experience with hands-on troubleshooting electronics systems</li>\n\t<li>Basic understanding of digital signal processing for data acquisition</li>\n\t<li>Experience with various sensors including temperature sensors, pressure<br>\n\ttransducers, strain gauges, and accelerometers</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>Desired</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Experience with aerospace avionics system design, development, testing, or operations</li>\n\t<li>Experience with project planning, subcontractor management, and other project management skills</li>\n\t<li>Experience performing trade studies and sensitivity studies to select the best architecture option</li>\n\t<li>Experience in industry standard root cause corrective analysis techniques, such as fault tree and fishbone analysis</li>\n\t<li>Experience with Python for manipulating/visualizing data and controlling test equipment</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>Optional</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Experience with launch vehicle or spacecraft avionics systems is preferred</li>\n\t<li>Experience with project management is preferred</li>\n\t<li>Experience with environmental analysis and test including thermal cycle, thermal vacuum, shock, and vibration</li>\n\t<li>Experience with Jama or other requirements management tools</li>\n\t<li>Experience with military and NASA standards as it relates to systems engineering, system design and qualification testing</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p> </p>\n\n<p><em><strong>Firefly 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.</strong></em></p>\n\n<p>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.</p>\n\n<p>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</p>\n","openDate":"2026-04-09T00:00:00","postedDate":"2026-04-09T00:00:00","departmentId":"A2639442-DC04-E989-21D3-BB044519CA23","departmentName":"Electrical Engineering","officeId":"93342FDE-B491-6DFB-9826-DB223D22FDD2","officeName":"The Hive","location":"Cedar Park TX","locations":[{"city":"Cedar Park","subdivision":"TX","subdivisionFullName":"Texas","country":"US","postalCode":"78613","isRemote":false,"isNationwide":false,"isStatewide":false,"latitude":null,"longitude":null}],"brandName":"Firefly Aerospace","applyLink":"https://firefly.clearcompany.com/careers/jobs/f33145eb-24c8-b41b-cd9d-51e28c69d77d/apply","canSelfSchedule":false},{"id":"dc34d01a-a17b-b6e1-e0d4-a3dd6b0bf9e0","positionTitle":"Spacecraft Avionics Systems Engineer","description":"<p><strong>ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE</strong></p>\n\n<p>Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to reliably and repeatedly launch, land, and operate space systems from Earth to the Moon and beyond. 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This unique environment lends to an exciting day where a propulsion tech may build an engine in the morning, watch it tested in the afternoon, then disassemble it the next morning for evaluation. Firefly’s propulsion team is building and learning at a rapid pace and we are eager to see how experienced individuals thrive in this type of environment.</p>\n\n<p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Assembly of engines, turbomachinery, and component hardware</li>\n\t<li>Perform leak checks and AVI checkouts on all hardware</li>\n\t<li>Disassemble and inspect tested engines, providing engineering insight on their hardware health</li>\n\t<li>Develop complex work instructions to improve build quality and ensure consistency</li>\n\t<li>Provide engineering desired changes to improve build quality and efficiency</li>\n\t<li>Inspect peer builds (two-person concept)</li>\n\t<li>Assist with development of support tooling</li>\n\t<li>Consistently improve daily operations</li>\n\t<li>Safely operate high pressure pneumatic, cryogenic, and fuel systems</li>\n\t<li>Communicate effectively with engineers and teammates</li>\n\t<li>Maintain a clean and organized workspace</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><strong>QUALIFICATIONS</strong></p>\n\n<p><strong>Required</strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Proven experience with complex assemblies, e.g. production in aviation/automotive, Oil Rig maintenance/assembly</li>\n\t<li>2+ years hands-on assembly experience</li>\n\t<li>Able to read technical drawings and assembly instructions</li>\n\t<li>Proven experience with complex troubleshooting</li>\n\t<li>Understanding of LOx and Helium system / component cleanliness requirements</li>\n\t<li>Hands-on operations with both large as well as small, fragile assemblies</li>\n\t<li>Comfortable working within an evolving process</li>\n\t<li>Flexibility regarding workflow and process</li>\n\t<li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills to convey methodologies for assembly and troubleshooting</li>\n\t<li>Attention to detail</li>\n\t<li>Ability to lead</li>\n\t<li>Ability to follow</li>\n\t<li>Two or more years of experience in one or more of the following fields.\n\t<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle\">\n\t\t<li>Rocket engines, turbomachinery, or complex component assembly</li>\n\t\t<li>Experience in testing of Rocket engines, tanks, thrust structures and stage assemblies.</li>\n\t\t<li>Testing of pneumatic and/or cryogenic valves, fluid systems, actuators, or components.</li>\n\t\t<li>Civilian/Military aircraft engine experience</li>\n\t</ul>\n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><strong>Desired</strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>High School Diploma/GED</li>\n\t<li>2+ years relevant experience</li>\n\t<li>A&amp;P License is preferred</li>\n\t<li>Relevant Military experience in fixed or rotor wing maintenance is highly desired</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p> </p>\n\n<p><strong>Firefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, educational reimbursement, short term disability, pet Insurance, and flexible PTO options.</strong></p>\n\n<p><em>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.</em></p>\n\n<p><em>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.</em></p>\n","openDate":"2026-03-30T00:00:00","postedDate":"2026-03-30T00:00:00","departmentId":"79562EBD-E70D-AA28-6721-E2B471DB7BAC","departmentName":"Engine Integration","officeId":"7DDAB9B2-DFF6-0CCE-5B07-C68558416866","officeName":"Briggs TX Facility","location":"Briggs TX","locations":[{"city":"Briggs","subdivision":"TX","subdivisionFullName":"Texas","country":"US","postalCode":"78605","isRemote":false,"isNationwide":false,"isStatewide":false,"latitude":null,"longitude":null}],"brandName":"Firefly Aerospace","applyLink":"https://firefly.clearcompany.com/careers/jobs/d0194ffa-4bcf-c0b4-31cb-7d75faa87554/apply","canSelfSchedule":false},{"id":"ff082dfa-c5e0-846c-c263-056b41016a02","positionTitle":"Environmental Test Technician II (2nd Shift)","description":"<p><strong>ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE</strong></p>\n\n<p>Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to reliably and repeatedly launch, land, and operate space systems from Earth to the Moon and beyond. 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The candidate will be expected to learn the testing processes, apply their knowledge, maintain good record-keeping, and have good working relationships with team members.</p>\n\n<p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Provide technical support for running test equipment in the Environmental Test Lab, not limited to thermal chambers, vibration tables, shock tables, and thermal vacuum chambers.</li>\n\t<li>Have expertise in running multiple environmental test laboratory areas (thermal, thermal vacuum, shock, vibration).</li>\n\t<li>Provide training for new hires to the environmental test lab on running the equipment.</li>\n\t<li>Set up and tear down of test equipment for each test.</li>\n\t<li>Ensure that all work performed is properly and completely documented in preparation for QA inspection.</li>\n\t<li>Read and interpret test procedures, process controls, schematics, wiring diagrams, specifications, drawings, manuals, blueprints, and engineering sketches.</li>\n\t<li>Provide feedback to Engineering on quality, discrepancy identification and process and design improvements.</li>\n\t<li>Comply with the company FOD program, tool control program, 5-S program, and all safety regulations.</li>\n\t<li>Self-monitor work progress against area benchmarks and achieve on time delivery of all work.</li>\n\t<li>Collaborate with test engineers to troubleshoot failures and issues derived from test data.</li>\n\t<li>Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure an efficient and effective work environment.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><strong>QUALIFICATIONS</strong></p>\n\n<p><strong>Required</strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\t<p>High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree in a related field preferred</p>\n\t</li>\n\t<li>\n\t<p>2+ years of experience in environmental testing or a similar role</p>\n\t</li>\n\t<li>\n\t<p>Familiarity with testing equipment and procedures</p>\n\t</li>\n\t<li>\n\t<p>Ability to interpret and analyze test results</p>\n\t</li>\n\t<li>\n\t<p>Strong attention to detail and accuracy</p>\n\t</li>\n\t<li>\n\t<p>Good communication skills</p>\n\t</li>\n\t<li>\n\t<p>Strong hands on testing experience (dynamic and thermal environments) in an environmental test lab or college lab.</p>\n\t</li>\n\t<li>\n\t<p>Training and/or experience in basic operation of an oscilloscope, multimeter, soldering wires &amp; connectors, wire stripping, ohm's law, continuity testing, drilling &amp; tapping holes, torque wrenches, DC power supplies, tape measures.</p>\n\t</li>\n\t<li>\n\t<p>Software/Computer Skills including Windows Operating Systems, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).</p>\n\t</li>\n\t<li>\n\t<p>Ability to stand on feet for extended periods of time, lift 10-20 pounds regularly and 50-100 pounds occasionally.</p>\n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><strong>Desired</strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Experience performing SRS Shock Testing</li>\n\t<li>4 Years+ Performing Vibration Testing</li>\n\t<li>A.S. in Metrology, Instrumentation, Physics, Math, Engineering, Technology or other STEM related fields.</li>\n\t<li>Previous experience with a related industry utilizing MIL-STD-810G, SMC-S-016 or similar.</li>\n\t<li>Knowledge of one or more high-level general-purpose programming languages including but not limited to LabVIEW and Python.</li>\n\t<li>Experience building test racks and rack enclosures.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><br>\n<strong>Work Schedule</strong></p>\n\n<p><br>\nThis is a 2nd shift position. 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As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the only commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the only company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Our launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles provide government and commercial customers with full mission services from low Earth orbit to the Moon and beyond. 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This internship provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting HSE initiatives in a dynamic aerospace manufacturing and test environment while working alongside experienced HSE professionals.</span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">The intern will contribute to the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Firefly's health, safety, and environmental programs. A key component of the internship will be ownership of a strategic HSE project tailored to the candidate's background and interests. Students with a stronger safety focus may support the development of Firefly's Serious Injury and Fatality (SIF) Prevention Program, while those with an environmental focus may contribute to the development of an ISO 14001 Environmental Management System.</span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">This role offers exposure to regulatory compliance, risk management, incident prevention, environmental stewardship, and continuous improvement within the commercial space industry.</span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\"><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\"><strong>HSE Program Support</strong></span></span>\n\n\t<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle\">\n\t\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, 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Firefly’s GSE team supports every major program at Firefly: Alpha Launch, A330, Medium Launch, Blue Ghost, and Elytra. On a daily basis, you will work directly with senior leadership, engineers, welders, test technicians, purchasers, and contractors to facilitate high quality, cost-effective, and on-time GSE builds. You will have the opportunity to leverage your knowledge of materials and fabrication techniques to influence and drive simplicity, manufacturability, and operability into mechanical and fluid systems. <strong>This position is located at our rocket manufacturing site in Briggs, TX, just north of Cedar Park.</strong></em></p>\n\n<p> </p>\n\n<p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Own and improve upon existing work order process to improve efficiency between engineering drawing release and completion of fabrication, including drawing review, material procurement, material organization &amp; kitting, Non-Destructive Testing, assembly, proof testing, coating, and commissioning.</li>\n\t<li>Direct interaction with technicians to reconcile differences in design intent vs as-built.</li>\n\t<li>Performing make/buy decisions to hit project budget &amp; schedule requirements</li>\n\t<li>Establish, manage, and leverage relationships with key suppliers and internal customers</li>\n\t<li>Participation in design reviews, providing feedback on design for operability, serviceability, and manufacturability</li>\n\t<li>Creation and upkeep of milestone-based schedules to communicate build progress to stakeholders</li>\n\t<li>Identification and dispositioning of potential non-conformances found throughout the build lifecycle</li>\n\t<li>Assist design engineers by creating mBOM's, creating RFQ's, and managing virtual inventory.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p> </p>\n\n<p><strong>QUALIFICATIONS</strong></p>\n\n<p><strong>Required</strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Bachelors degree in Engineering or related technical field</li>\n\t<li>3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, working directly with welded structural assemblies, pipe &amp; 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As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the <strong>first </strong>commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the <strong>first</strong> company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.  </p>\n\n<p><strong>SUMMARY</strong></p>\n\n<p>As a Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Design Engineer, you will have the opportunity to leverage your creative background and expertise to help develop Firefly’s next generation of launch sites, test stands, and material handling equipment, supporting Firefly’s entire fleet of launch vehicles and spacecraft. Your primary job is designing – but the responsibilities flow into areas of project management, manufacturing, and test. 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As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the <strong>first </strong>commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the <strong>first</strong> company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.  </p>\n\n<p><strong>SUMMARY </strong></p>\n\n<p>As a Fluids Ground Support Equipment (FGSE) Design Engineer, you will have the opportunity to leverage your creative background and expertise to help develop Firefly’s next generation of launch sites, test stands, and production equipment supporting Firefly’s entire fleet of launch vehicles and spacecraft. You will work in small collaborative groups, on fluid system design, installation, maintenance, and operation across our various facilities. 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As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the <strong>first </strong>commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the <strong>first</strong> company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.  </p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\"><strong>Key Responsibilities </strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\"><strong>Team Leadership &amp; Management</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Lead &amp; mentor a team of up to 10 engineers as they design, implement, and troubleshoot modern instrumentation and control systems for the ground systems of tomorrow’s launch vehicles and spacecraft</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Recruit, develop, and retain top engineering talent with passion for advancing space access</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Set clear goals, provide regular feedback, align individual development with company targets, conduct performance reviews, and nurture a healthy and challenging team culture</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Inspire and nurture a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement by challenging hardware and software norms and developing more effective workspaces &amp; 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As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the only commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the only company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Our launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles provide government and commercial customers with full mission services from low Earth orbit to the Moon and beyond. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.</em></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\"><strong><em>Firefly 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.</em></strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\"><em>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.</em></span></span></p>\n\n<p><em><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">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 </span></span>status</em></p>\n","openDate":"2026-05-06T00:00:00","postedDate":"2026-05-06T00:00:00","departmentId":"2349C32E-C93E-B187-20AC-A79EFAEE554E","departmentName":"Ground Support Equipment","officeId":"7DDAB9B2-DFF6-0CCE-5B07-C68558416866","officeName":"Briggs TX Facility","location":"Briggs TX","locations":[{"city":"Briggs","subdivision":"TX","subdivisionFullName":"Texas","country":"US","postalCode":"78605","isRemote":false,"isNationwide":false,"isStatewide":false,"latitude":null,"longitude":null}],"brandName":"Firefly Aerospace","applyLink":"https://firefly.clearcompany.com/careers/jobs/34d76a98-01b4-eac4-8d5e-8644596510de/apply","canSelfSchedule":false},{"id":"c2c60a3b-406a-4d03-e904-68e7cc81ac48","positionTitle":"Fluids GSE Design Engineer III","description":"<p><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE </span></span></p>\n\n<p>Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to reliably and repeatedly launch, land, and operate space systems from Earth to the Moon and beyond. 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Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.  <span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\"> </span></span></p>\n\n<p> </p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">SUMMARY </span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">As a Fluids Ground Support Equipment (FGSE) Design Engineer, you will have the opportunity to leverage your creative background and expertise to help develop Firefly’s next generation of launch sites, test stands, and production equipment supporting Firefly’s entire fleet of launch vehicles and spacecraft. You will work in small collaborative groups, on fluid system design, installation, maintenance, and operation across our various facilities. 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As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the <strong>first </strong>commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the <strong>first</strong> company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.</p>\n\n<p><strong>DevOps Engineer II</strong></p>\n\n<p>Firefly Aerospace is seeking a DevOps Engineer II to join our growing infrastructure team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust DevOps solutions that support our mission to make space accessible. You'll work closely with IT teams, software engineering, and system engineering teams to automate deployment pipelines, optimize infrastructure, and ensure system reliability across our technology stack.</p>\n\n<p><u>Key Responsibilities</u></p>\n\n<p>Solution Development</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Design and implement infrastructure-as-code solutions using Terraform to provision and manage cloud and on-premises resources</li>\n\t<li>Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins to automate build, test, and deployment processes</li>\n\t<li>Create automation scripts and tools to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual intervention</li>\n\t<li>Contribute to designing scalable and resilient infrastructure solutions that support mission-critical aerospace applications</li>\n\t<li>Implement monitoring and observability solutions to ensure system health and performance</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>Troubleshooting &amp; Support</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Diagnose and resolve complex infrastructure and deployment issues across Linux-based systems</li>\n\t<li>Provide technical support for development teams, including troubleshooting build failures and deployment issues</li>\n\t<li>Perform root cause analysis on system failures and implement preventive measures</li>\n\t<li>Respond to and resolve incidents in a timely manner, including participation in on-call rotation</li>\n\t<li>Optimize system performance through proactive monitoring and tuning</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>System Administration</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Administer and maintain Linux servers (RHEL, Ubuntu, CentOS) in development, staging, and production environments</li>\n\t<li>Manage version control systems and implement Git workflows and branching strategies</li>\n\t<li>Ensure security best practices are implemented across all infrastructure components</li>\n\t<li>Maintain documentation for systems, processes, and procedures</li>\n\t<li>Collaborate with security teams to implement compliance and security controls</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><u>Required Skills</u></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Strong proficiency in Linux system administration (RHEL, Ubuntu, or CentOS), including shell scripting (Bash, Python)</li>\n\t<li>Terraform: Demonstrated experience using and maintaining Terraform modules and managing infrastructure-as-code</li>\n\t<li>Jenkins: Hands-on experience designing and managing Jenkins pipelines, including pipeline-as-code</li>\n\t<li>Git: Demonstrated knowledge of Git version control, including branching strategies, merge conflict resolution, and repository management</li>\n\t<li>Automation: Strong scripting abilities in Bash, Python, or similar languages</li>\n\t<li>Problem-solving: Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills with attention to detail</li>\n\t<li>Understanding of networking fundamentals including DNS, TLS, routing, and load balancing</li>\n\t<li>Strong communication skills with ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><u>Preferred Qualifications</u></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>2-3 experience of DevOps experience in a corporate environment</li>\n\t<li>Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)</li>\n\t<li>Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)</li>\n\t<li>Familiarity with configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef, SaltStack)</li>\n\t<li>Experience with monitoring and logging solutions (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)</li>\n\t<li>Understanding of security best practices and compliance frameworks</li>\n\t<li>Relevant certifications (Linux+, AWS, Terraform, Kubernetes)</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p> </p>\n\n<p><strong><em>Firefly 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.</em></strong><br>\n<br>\n<em>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.</em><br>\n<br>\n<em>Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; 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As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the <strong>first </strong>commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the <strong>first</strong> company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.  </p>\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\">SUMMARY</span></strong><strong> </strong></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\">As the Information System Security Manager at Firefly Aerospace, you will play a critical role in ensuring all mission-critical systems and enterprise networks maintain rigorous compliance with national security and corporate mandates. This role operates at the critical intersection of cybersecurity policy and system engineering, focusing heavily on translating CNSSP-12 requirements into actionable engineering architectures. You will lead the information assurance strategy, manage the Risk Management Framework (RMF) life cycle per NIST SP 800-37 Rev. 2, and drive continuous compliance for corporate standards including CMMC and NIST SP 800-171. This position offers the opportunity to architect security compliance for advanced space systems and corporate infrastructure. You will report directly to Director of Cybersecurity and collaborate closely with security leaderships, systems engineers, and operations teams to embed security into the development life cycle and ensure our systems achieve and maintain full authorization.</span></p>\n\n<p> </p>\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\">RESPONSIBILITIES</span></strong><strong> </strong></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\">Space Systems Engineering: CNSSP-12 Compliance </span><br>\n<br>\n<span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\">Translate complex CNSSP 12 (National Information Assurance Policy for Space Systems) mandates into measurable system engineering requirements and architectural constraints. </span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Symbol\">·</span></span><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"> Coordinate directly with system owners, space vehicle engineers, and DevOps teams to</span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\">embed security controls into the system development life cycle (SDLC).</span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Symbol\">·</span></span><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"> Lead the design and oversee the implementation of secure network architectures for</span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\">ground and space segments.</span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Symbol\">·</span></span><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"> Conduct security impact assessments, threat modeling, and risk assessments on</span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\">proposed space vehicle architectures and system changes.</span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\">Risk Management Framework (RMF) Accreditation</span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Symbol\">·</span></span><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"> Manage the full system life cycle accreditation processes under NIST SP 800-37 Rev. 2,</span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\">driving systems through the RMF to secure Authorities to Operate (ATO).</span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Symbol\">·</span></span><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"> Develop and maintain critical accreditation documentation, including System Security</span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\">Plans (SSPs), POAMs, and Security Assessment Reports (SARs).</span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Symbol\">·</span></span><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"> Provide regular status reports, continuous monitoring metrics, and compliance</span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\">briefings to senior management and government Authorizing Officials (AOs).</span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Symbol\">·</span></span><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"> Ensure system configurations continuously comply with DISA STIGs and DoD Security</span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\">Technical Implementation Guides.</span></p>\n\n<p> </p>\n\n<p> </p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\">Corporate Compliance; 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Equivalent experience may be considered.</span></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\">Proven ability to translate high-level policies (such as CNSSP-12) into technical</span> <span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\">engineering requirements.</span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Symbol\">·</span></span><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"> At least 10 years of experience in information assurance, cybersecurity compliance, or</span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\">risk management within the aerospace, federal, or DoD contracting environment.</span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Symbol\">·</span></span><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"> Demonstrated expertise in applying NIST SP 800-37 Rev. 2 (RMF), Space Policy Directive 5 (SPD – 5), NIST SP 800-171,</span> <span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\">NIST SP 800-53, and FISMA standards.</span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Symbol\">·</span></span><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"> Hands-on experience with DoD security tools (e.g., eMASS, ACAS, HBSS, SPRS).</span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Symbol\">·</span></span><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"> Exceptional leadership and communication skills to effectively interface with technical</span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\">and non-technical executive stakeholders.</span></p>\n\n<p> </p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\">Desired:</span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Symbol\">·</span></span><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"> Direct experience acting as an ISSM or Security Control Assessor (SCA) for space-based systems.</span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Symbol\">·</span></span><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"> Familiarity with satellite telemetry, tracking, and commanding (TT&amp;C) encryption and security requirements.</span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Symbol\">·</span></span><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"> Hands-on experience executing a CMMC Level 2 implementation.</span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Symbol\">·</span></span><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"> Active clearance or ability to obtain and maintain clearance.</span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Symbol\">·</span></span><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"> Experience with requirements management platforms (e.g., Jama, DOORS) used in</span> <span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\">systems engineering.</span></p>\n\n<p> </p>\n\n<p> </p>\n\n<p style=\"margin-left: 0; 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Come meet Firefly leaders and hiring managers at an <strong>invite-only event! </strong>In response to new contract awards across all of our programs, Firefly Aerospace has many needs across all functions including:</span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\"><strong>Local </strong>(</span></span>Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA)</p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\"><strong>Positions:</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Launch Engineer, Mechanical Systems</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Launch Integration Engineer</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Launch Engineer, Fluids 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style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Launch and Test Engineering</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\"><strong>Spacecraft:</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Mission Operations</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Assembly, Integration and Test</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Mission Architects</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Chief Engineering</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\"><strong>Leadership:</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Production and Engineering</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\"><strong><em>Firefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, educational-relocation reimbursement, short term disability, Life Insurance and flexible PTO options.</em></strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\"><em>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.</em></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span 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As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the first commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the first company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.</p>\n\n<p><strong>SUMMARY</strong></p>\n\n<p>The Launch team is hiring for high-impact, dynamic engineering positions for those who thrive on solving real problems in diverse environments. We are looking for a propulsion and fluids systems engineer to join the team responsible for all aspects of the launch pad propellant and pneumatic systems. This position will grow in responsibility to take ownership of a segment of these systems in all aspects of operation, maintenance, testing and upgrades. This position will validate and execute the performance of these systems during launch operations.</p>\n\n<p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>This is an entry level position that will assist the senior fluids engineers in the operation, maintenance and testing of the launch pad fluids and pneumatic systems. 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This position will work closely with and support the launch pad teams in ensuring critical systems necessary to execute the launch campaign are mission capable. <strong><em>This role is located in Vandenberg, CA.</em></strong></p>\n\n<p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES </strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Support vehicle integration activities, including structural, mechanical, electrical, and propulsion system integration.</li>\n\t<li>Support the development and execution of integration plans, procedures, and timelines for vehicle assembly and testing.</li>\n\t<li>Work with design and manufacturing teams to ensure hardware is properly integrated and operational.</li>\n\t<li>Provide hands-on support for vehicle integration and launch site testing, working closely with technicians and engineers.</li>\n\t<li>Assist in troubleshooting and problem resolution of integration issues to maintain project timelines.</li>\n\t<li>Contribute to best practices for system integration, testing, and verification.</li>\n\t<li>Support environmental and functional tests on integrated aerospace vehicles and launch pad systems.</li>\n\t<li>Document integration procedures, lessons learned, and process improvements.</li>\n\t<li>Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.</li>\n\t<li>Support vehicle final testing and integration at the launch site across all stages up to and including launch.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><strong>QUALIFICATIONS </strong></p>\n\n<p><strong>Required</strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.</li>\n\t<li>2+ years of experience in aerospace vehicle integration or related engineering fields.</li>\n\t<li>Basic knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems integration for aerospace applications.</li>\n\t<li>Experience with system-level testing and troubleshooting.</li>\n\t<li>Familiarity with CAD software and engineering tools for integration analysis.</li>\n\t<li>Hands-on experience working with aerospace hardware and manufacturing processes.</li>\n\t<li>Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documents.</li>\n\t<li>Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.</li>\n\t<li>Effective communication and collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams.</li>\n\t<li>Ability to work in a hands-on, high-energy environment, including cleanroom and manufacturing areas.</li>\n\t<li>Willingness to support off-shift work, extended hours, or travel as required for integration and testing.</li>\n\t<li>Ability to obtain a US DOD security clearance. 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The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment.</p>\n\n<p><strong>Key Responsibilities: </strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\t<p>Review Manufacturing schedule and coordinate delivery dates.</p>\n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\t<p>Review work orders for material shortages and initiate material procurement as needed.</p>\n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\t<p>Communicate and prioritize work orders to production leadership.</p>\n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\t<p>Sustain and manage the flow process of work order creation between planning and manufacturing engineers.</p>\n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\t<p>Present updates and escalate issues during daily Tier 2 meetings with operations management and engineering support teams.</p>\n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\t<p>Identify hot or critical work orders requiring expedited processing and coordinate with operations leadership to ensure timely action.</p>\n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\t<p>Generate and maintain daily reports detailing key metrics, production blockers, and required escalations.</p>\n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\t<p>Address and manage miscellaneous tasks and urgent needs that arise in a dynamic manufacturing environment.</p>\n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\t<p>Identify resource scarcity and allocation issues and escalate as needed.</p>\n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\t<p>Insure parts are moved through various areas as needed.</p>\n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><strong>Qualifications: </strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\t<p>2+ years of experience in a manufacturing or engineering support role, preferably in aerospace or a similar high-reliability industry.</p>\n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\t<p>Strong understanding of manufacturing workflows, Bill of Materials (BOMs), and engineering drawings.</p>\n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\t<p>Ability to interpret technical documents such as part drawings and work orders.</p>\n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\t<p>Proficient with ERP/MRP systems (Odoo) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).</p>\n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\t<p>Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.</p>\n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\t<p>Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.</p>\n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><strong>Preferred Skills: </strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\t<p>Previous experience working in avionics manufacturing environments.</p>\n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\t<p>Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles.</p>\n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\t<p>Experience with material planning, production scheduling, and supply chain processes.</p>\n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\t<p>Comfortable presenting in management-level meetings and reporting key metrics.</p>\n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><strong><em>Firefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, educational reimbursement, short term disability, pet Insurance, and flexible PTO options.</em></strong></p>\n\n<p><em>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.</em></p>\n\n<p><em>Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; 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As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the <strong>first </strong>commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the <strong>first</strong> company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.  </p>\n\n<p><strong>These positions are located at our Manufacturing Plant in Briggs, TX, just north of Cedar Park.</strong></p>\n\n<p><strong>SUMMARY</strong></p>\n\n<p>The CNC Programmer role at Firefly Aerospace is expected to have a comprehensive understanding of all CNC machining and programming operations. 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As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the <strong>first </strong>commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the <strong>first</strong> company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.  </p>\n\n<p><strong>SUMMARY</strong></p>\n\n<p>Join our dynamic team of highly skilled machinist with a combined experience of over 300 years of machining who will mentor you to manufacture cutting edge components with the latest tools available in the industry. Learn to manufacture complex geometry rocket engine components made from high temp alloys and be trained on sophisticated machining process’s as well as cutting edge machinery. <strong>We pride ourselves on cross training all machinist on every piece of machinery we have.</strong></p>\n\n<p><strong>Location for this role is at our Manufacturing site in Briggs, TX, 25 minutes north of Cedar Park. 2nd shift openings available now.</strong></p>\n\n<p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Machine high quality parts</li>\n\t<li>Read and follow technical drawings and diagrammed instructions</li>\n\t<li>Inspect and document one’s own manufactured parts</li>\n\t<li>Perform machine set ups for part manufacturing</li>\n\t<li>Perform edits as needed</li>\n\t<li>Abide by all safety standards</li>\n\t<li>Report any safety or maintenance concerns to management immediately</li>\n\t<li>Keep all work areas clean and organized</li>\n\t<li>Hold oneself to a high standard of quality, taking pride in one’s work</li>\n\t<li>Be available to work 1<sup>st</sup> or 2nd shifts, overtime as needed</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><strong>QUALIFICATIONS</strong></p>\n\n<p><strong>Required</strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Min. 4+ years experience as a CNC Machinist</li>\n\t<li>Passion to build Spacecraft and Rocket components.</li>\n\t<li>Must be able to pass background check and drug screening</li>\n\t<li>Able to perform physically demanding work—standing, bending, lifting 25 lbs. regularly</li>\n\t<li>Positive attitude, reliable, and a team player</li>\n\t<li>Good communication skills, written and verbal</li>\n\t<li>Good math skills</li>\n\t<li>Solid computer skills</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><strong>Desired</strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Mazak experience</li>\n\t<li>4 and 5 axis machine experience</li>\n\t<li>Mill/Turn experience</li>\n\t<li>DMG Mori experience</li>\n\t<li>Okuma experience</li>\n\t<li>VTL experience</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p> </p>\n\n<p><strong><em>Firefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, educational reimbursement, short term disability, pet Insurance, and flexible PTO options.</em></strong></p>\n\n<p><em>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.</em></p>\n\n<p><em>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.</em></p>\n","openDate":"2026-02-23T00:00:00","postedDate":"2026-02-23T00:00:00","departmentId":"2A6610C5-227A-A9D6-3E62-4F66309C25DA","departmentName":"Machining & Chamber Manufacturing","officeId":"7DDAB9B2-DFF6-0CCE-5B07-C68558416866","officeName":"Briggs TX Facility","location":"Briggs TX","locations":[{"city":"Briggs","subdivision":"TX","subdivisionFullName":"Texas","country":"US","postalCode":"78605","isRemote":false,"isNationwide":false,"isStatewide":false,"latitude":null,"longitude":null}],"brandName":"Firefly Aerospace","applyLink":"https://firefly.clearcompany.com/careers/jobs/199cc098-20b6-49b9-5f91-bf162eddee4e/apply","canSelfSchedule":false},{"id":"ff13925d-e471-2d96-58d3-7f32d67c1cb2","positionTitle":"Composite M&P Engineer IV","description":"<p><strong>ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE</strong></p>\n\n<p>Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to reliably and repeatedly launch, land, and operate space systems from Earth to the Moon and beyond. As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the <strong>first </strong>commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the <strong>first</strong> company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.  </p>\n\n<p> </p>\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"><span>SUMMARY</span></span></strong></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"><span>The Composite M&amp;P Engineer will apply their broad technical knowledge and experience to support design, manufacturing, testing and R&amp;D projects. The candidate must be innovative and a self-starter who works well in a team environment and has excellent interpersonal skills. The candidate will form an integral part of the advanced materials department, a team of engineers and technicians that are a focal for material related support for the company.</span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"><span>The candidate will serve as a materials engineering technical expert and lead strategic functional initiatives as identified by leadership in the areas of new products, processes, standards, procurement or operational plans based on business needs and in support of structure manufacturing and supply chain. The candidate will be expected to evaluate new materials, perform failure analysis, provide technical support to our internal and external customers, and provide innovative and timely solutions to meet company objectives. This engineer must identify opportunities for improvement, review solutions with relevant stakeholders, and take action to drive any improvements to completion without direct pressure or supervision. <strong>This role is located at our manufacturing and test site in Briggs, TX, north of Cedar Park.</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"><span>RESPONSIBILITIES</span></span></strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"><span>Research and select composite materials and processes for structural applications on existing or new designs.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"><span>Design, lead and perform related material testing and evaluations, such as microscopy, failure analysis, thermal analysis techniques and mechanical testing.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"><span>Execute characterization and allowable campaigns.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"><span>Develop, implement and maintain materials and processes technical specifications.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"><span>Drive statistically driven experimental design and process improvement campaigns.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"><span>Provide technical support for manufacturing and design teams in the areas of non-metallic material and processes selection and optimization, qualification, and inspection that impact product quality, reliability, durability, and capability.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"><span>Lead or support material failure analysis and root cause corrective actions (RCCA).</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"><span>Define or refine materials technology roadmaps and partner with internal and external Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Universities, National Labs, etc. to advance materials development for Firefly products in advance of business need.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\"><span>While maintaining focus on quality, reliability, performance, cost and development predictability; 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As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the <strong>first </strong>commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the <strong>first</strong> company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.  </p>\n\n<p>This position is based at our manufacturing and test facility in <strong>Briggs, TX</strong>.</p>\n\n<p><strong>SUMMARY</strong></p>\n\n<p>The <strong>Development Scheduler</strong> is responsible for building and managing integrated schedules that connect engineering development, qualification testing, and early production builds into a single executable plan.</p>\n\n<p>This role operates at the intersection of program management and manufacturing execution, ensuring development hardware progresses through design release, fabrication, assembly, integration, and qualification in alignment with program milestones. The Development Scheduler translates program objectives into integrated, resource-loaded schedules, drives alignment between design maturity, build readiness, and test timelines, and ensures development builds are executable—not just planned.</p>\n\n<p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Develop and maintain Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) for engineering development, prototype and development builds, and qualification test campaigns</li>\n\t<li>Ensure alignment between development, qualification, and production readiness gates</li>\n\t<li>Build schedules that reflect actual execution constraints, resource availability, and operational priorities</li>\n\t<li>Partner closely with Program Managers, Engineering Leads, Test &amp; Validation, and Manufacturing to translate program-level objectives into executable schedules</li>\n\t<li>Ensure development builds are ready for execution, including released work instructions, validated tooling, available materials, and aligned routings</li>\n\t<li>Own schedule structure, dependency logic, and integrity within Microsoft Project</li>\n\t<li>Apply scheduling best practices including critical path management, dependency logic, resource loading, and schedule leveling</li>\n\t<li>Identify and actively manage critical path activities across development and qualification phases</li>\n\t<li>Perform what-if scenario analysis to evaluate impacts from design changes, supply disruptions, and test delays</li>\n\t<li>Track milestone adherence, schedule variance, and critical path health against baseline plans</li>\n\t<li>Generate schedule reports for internal leadership, program reviews, and customer visibility as required</li>\n\t<li>Maintain short-interval execution schedules tied to shop floor activity</li>\n\t<li>Capture lessons learned from development execution and support transition into stable production environments</li>\n\t<li>Drive cross-functional alignment to improve schedule credibility and execution success across programs</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><strong>REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS</strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>5+ years of experience in development scheduling, program scheduling, or engineering/manufacturing program environments</li>\n\t<li>Expert-level proficiency in <strong>Microsoft Project</strong></li>\n\t<li>Strong experience with complex dependency logic, resource loading and leveling, critical path analysis, and scenario modeling</li>\n\t<li>Strong understanding of Integrated Master Scheduling (IMS) principles</li>\n\t<li>Experience supporting development and qualification lifecycle</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p style=\"margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0\"><strong>Firefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, educational reimbursement, short term disability, pet Insurance, and flexible PTO options.</strong></p>\n\n<p style=\"margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0\"><em>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.</em></p>\n\n<p style=\"margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0\"><em>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</em></p>\n\n<p> </p>\n\n<p> </p>\n","openDate":"2025-11-10T00:00:00","postedDate":"2025-11-10T00:00:00","departmentId":"88D375C5-FFBA-26A2-B433-1E96AD42E8AB","departmentName":"Materials Planning","officeId":"7DDAB9B2-DFF6-0CCE-5B07-C68558416866","officeName":"Briggs TX Facility","location":"Briggs TX","locations":[{"city":"Briggs","subdivision":"TX","subdivisionFullName":"Texas","country":"US","postalCode":"78605","isRemote":false,"isNationwide":false,"isStatewide":false,"latitude":null,"longitude":null}],"brandName":"Firefly Aerospace","applyLink":"https://firefly.clearcompany.com/careers/jobs/4d2e2cbe-6aaf-0eca-40c8-45c6b7584997/apply","canSelfSchedule":false},{"id":"6bc461e8-85a1-58e6-b4d4-9766e332dbf1","positionTitle":"Deputy Director, Mechanical Engineering","description":"<p><strong>ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE</strong></p>\n\n<p>Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to reliably and repeatedly launch, land, and operate space systems from Earth to the Moon and beyond. 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This role ensures consistent engineering rigor, sound technical decision-making, and disciplined execution across structures, mechanisms, loads &amp; dynamics, stress analysis, and integrated mechanical systems.<br>\n<br>\nThe Deputy Director partners closely with the Director of Mechanical Engineering and program leadership to support development, test, production, and flight readiness. The role owns technical decisions, engineering standards, change activity, production support, escalation paths and mentoring engineers - while enabling teams to execute efficiently and independently.</p>\n\n<p> </p>\n\n<p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p>\n\n<p><strong>Technical Authority &amp; Decision Ownership</strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Serve as technical authority and approver for mechanical hardware decisions, including design changes, ECOs/CRs, and release packages; ensure trades, assumptions, analyses, and test data are technically sound and defensible.</li>\n\t<li>Lead and arbitrate cross-disciplinary technical trades impacting vehicle performance, reliability, manufacturability, and certification.</li>\n\t<li>Own mechanical and structural requirements, verification methods, compliance evidence, and acceptance criteria.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><strong>Analysis, Verification &amp; Test Rigor</strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Guide and approve analysis methodologies and reports, including FEA, classical hand calculations, margins philosophy, loads &amp; 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Excellent collaboration and communication skills, along with a positive attitude are critical.</p>\n\n<p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Firefly engineers own and influence the entire hardware design cycle including conceptual design, structural layout, sizing analysis, hardware production, and structural testing.</li>\n\t<li>Design and development of composite and metallic structures for orbital and lander spacecraft.</li>\n\t<li>Mass and production rate optimization of existing designs and requalifying designs.</li>\n\t<li>Supporting production teams with onsite review and verification as well as providing timely closure of non-conformance dispositions.</li>\n\t<li>Support configuration development and trade studies for future spacecraft missions.</li>\n\t<li>Maintain requirements compliance and verification, hardware delivery schedule, mass budgets and inter-system collaboration activities.</li>\n\t<li>Create CAD, manufacturing drawings, specifications, analysis reports, test plans and reports.</li>\n\t<li>Perform first order strength and sizing calculations for your structure, working alongside stress and dynamics analysts to document critical strength capabilities.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><strong>QUALIFICATIONS</strong></p>\n\n<p><strong>Required</strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>B.S. degree in aerospace, mechanical, or civil engineering and 5+ years of experience in aerospace or related structures engineering.</li>\n\t<li>Strong design and integration skills using 3-D CAD software (Siemens NX / FiberSim preferable).</li>\n\t<li>Strong understanding of ASME Y14.5 and drafting techniques for component and assembly specifications.</li>\n\t<li>Ability to effectively work in a multi-discipline team and provide technical guidance and insight.</li>\n\t<li>Demonstrated experience with precision structural integration and manufacturing techniques.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><strong>Desired</strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>M.S. degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering and/or 5+ years of experience.</li>\n\t<li>Working knowledge of composite manufacturing methods, material selection, testing, and characterization.</li>\n\t<li>Experience with industry FEA/FEM tools like Nastran, ANSYS, FEMAP, Simcenter, etc.</li>\n\t<li>Experience with advanced honeycomb panel design and manufacturing techniques, including heat pipe integration and thermal control systems.</li>\n\t<li>Experience with vehicle level static and vibroacoustic testing.</li>\n\t<li>Familiarity with aerospace standard structural analysis methods (Bruhn, Niu, Roark, etc).</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p> </p>\n\n<p><strong><em>Firefly 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.</em></strong></p>\n\n<p><em>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.</em></p>\n\n<p><em>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</em></p>\n","openDate":"2026-04-01T00:00:00","postedDate":"2026-04-01T00:00:00","departmentId":"9C24EE4F-7DA5-C425-AB9B-D211F8A8EEE4","departmentName":"Mechanical Engineering","officeId":"93342FDE-B491-6DFB-9826-DB223D22FDD2","officeName":"The Hive","location":"Cedar Park TX","locations":[{"city":"Cedar Park","subdivision":"TX","subdivisionFullName":"Texas","country":"US","postalCode":"78613","isRemote":false,"isNationwide":false,"isStatewide":false,"latitude":null,"longitude":null}],"brandName":"Firefly Aerospace","applyLink":"https://firefly.clearcompany.com/careers/jobs/23849f02-e6e3-8409-2b59-608bbbd55d32/apply","canSelfSchedule":false},{"id":"c5aff2a7-a9ec-7784-5962-49c199efe379","positionTitle":"Mechanical Engineer IV (Spacecraft Mechanisms)","description":"<p><strong>ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE</strong></p>\n\n<p>Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to reliably and repeatedly launch, land, and operate space systems from Earth to the Moon and beyond. 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This role provides the disciplined production control necessary to translate customer demand into predictable factory execution. By synchronizing engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, quality, and test, the Program Production Controller enables Firefly to scale production while maintaining schedule integrity, operational efficiency, and customer confidence.</span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\"><strong>BENEFITS</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Firefly offers outstanding benefits including generous health, dental, and vision plans with low deductibles, parental leave, educational/relocation reimbursement, short-term disability, and flexible PTO.</span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\"><strong>EXPORT COMPLIANCE</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations (ITAR), applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.</span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\"><strong>Firefly Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</strong></span></span></p>\n","openDate":"2026-07-17T00:00:00","postedDate":"2026-07-17T00:00:00","departmentId":"B07732EA-D35E-9647-F999-A162D8C76384","departmentName":"Production Transformation","officeId":"7DDAB9B2-DFF6-0CCE-5B07-C68558416866","officeName":"Briggs TX Facility","location":"Briggs TX","locations":[{"city":"Briggs","subdivision":"TX","subdivisionFullName":"Texas","country":"US","postalCode":"78605","isRemote":false,"isNationwide":false,"isStatewide":false,"latitude":null,"longitude":null}],"brandName":"Firefly Aerospace","applyLink":"https://firefly.clearcompany.com/careers/jobs/ac401d43-e0f6-f7dc-1b1f-a0a1c66be180/apply","canSelfSchedule":false},{"id":"11f14f2f-ca5f-a244-e830-224b31ef8c54","positionTitle":"Industrial Engineer II","description":"<p>ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE</p>\n\n<p>Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to reliably and repeatedly launch, land, and operate space systems from Earth to the Moon and beyond. 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Successful candidates will demonstrate a passion for solving challenging problems, the ability to synthesize information, and a determination to create leading-edge propulsion systems in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.</p>\n\n<p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Serve as Responsible Engineer for in-space propulsion hardware including main and attitude control engines, valves, and propellant tanks.</li>\n\t<li>Develop new and innovative design concepts for propulsion integration and operations that reduce complexity and maximize reliability within budget</li>\n\t<li>Assist in the development of manufacturing, integration, and test processes, including work instructions, test procedures, development testing, and initial build support</li>\n\t<li>Act as the primary point of contact for design, analysis, and operations of spacecraft fluid systems</li>\n\t<li>Perform flight operations as a primary operator for fluids and propulsion systems</li>\n\t<li>Own and execute development, qualification, and acceptance testing of flight hardware</li>\n\t<li>Execute design for manufacturability changes to enhance production efficiency and vehicle reliability</li>\n\t<li>Identify system risks and conduct corresponding trade studies to ensure successful vehicle operation</li>\n\t<li>Drive development of automation and test data analysis tools</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p>\n\n<p><strong>Required</strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>BS in Aerospace Engineering or related engineering discipline.</li>\n\t<li>Strong engineering fundamentals in fluids, thermodynamics, and mechanics</li>\n\t<li>Experience in Siemens NX or equivalent CAD program</li>\n\t<li>Comprehension of design fundamentals including tolerancing, ASME Standards, ASTM, and GD&amp;T</li>\n\t<li>Ability to effectively work in a multi-discipline team and provide technical guidance and insight.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><strong>Desired Qualifications</strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Master’s Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related engineering discipline.</li>\n\t<li>2+ years of progressive experience in related engineering discipline</li>\n\t<li>Experience with storable liquid propulsion (NTO/MMH, Hydrazine)</li>\n\t<li>Experience leading technical reviews (design &amp; analysis) or investigations (risk, anomaly, or trade studies)</li>\n\t<li>Hands-on experience with integrating test articles and sub-assemblies for test or production</li>\n\t<li>Prior experience working with data acquisition systems and test instrumentation including pressure transducers, thermocouples, resistance temperature detectors, flow meters, load cells, and accelerometers</li>\n\t<li>Experience with end to end ownership of technical projects from conception to delivery</li>\n\t<li>Strong interpersonal and organizational skills</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><strong><em>Firefly 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.</em></strong></p>\n\n<p><em>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.</em></p>\n\n<p><em>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.</em></p>\n","openDate":"2026-07-07T00:00:00","postedDate":"2026-07-07T00:00:00","departmentId":"7A3C19D6-A40E-75A4-D133-0C5107C111F4","departmentName":"Propulsion Engineering","officeId":"AF653190-ED04-AD7C-F8BE-D188BD0E5EE8","officeName":"Corporate Office - Nexus","location":"Cedar Park TX","locations":[{"city":"Cedar Park","subdivision":"TX","subdivisionFullName":"Texas","country":"US","postalCode":"78613","isRemote":false,"isNationwide":false,"isStatewide":false,"latitude":null,"longitude":null}],"brandName":"Firefly Aerospace","applyLink":"https://firefly.clearcompany.com/careers/jobs/546be44c-5254-a36b-7db9-45a2e334cb36/apply","canSelfSchedule":false},{"id":"75fbeee8-75f9-5db5-2b8c-aab734436dd0","positionTitle":"Principal Fluid Systems Engineer","description":"<p><strong>ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE</strong></p>\n\n<p>Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to reliably and repeatedly launch, land, and operate space systems from Earth to the Moon and beyond. 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Thermal engineers will deconstruct these complex issues to ensure Firefly vehicles meet customer requirements and conform to external safety standards, while reducing margin and driving future evolution of the vehicle thermal systems.</p>\n\n<p><br>\n<strong>RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Determines effective analytical approaches for executing vehicle-level trade studies</li>\n\t<li>Owns vehicle level spacecraft thermal models</li>\n\t<li>Creates sub-models for key thermal events to capture effects of engine &amp; plume radiation, Lunar regolith modeling, and other phenomena</li>\n\t<li>Develops thermal control solutions involving Multi-Layer Insulation (MLI), Radiator Covers, and other TCS technologies while assessing impacts to mission cost, schedule, risk</li>\n\t<li>Coordinates thermal environments and vehicle design with customers (NASA, ESA, commercial, etc.)</li>\n\t<li>Responsible for updating and correlating models based on thermal test data</li>\n\t<li>Documents analysis and test for review by responsible engineers, peers, and customers</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><strong>QUALIFICATIONS</strong><br>\n<strong>Required</strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>B.S. degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, or related field</li>\n\t<li>Experience with Thermal Desktop and other industry analytical simulation tools (e.g., ANSYS, NASTRAN, COMSOL, SIMCENTER3D)</li>\n\t<li>Ability to effectively work in a multi-discipline team and provide technical reports</li>\n\t<li>Strong first principles grasp of heat transfer mechanisms</li>\n\t<li>Familiar with spacecraft thermal control methods, hardware, technologies</li>\n\t<li>Working knowledge of Python, MATLAB, MS Excel</li>\n\t<li>Experience with thermal testing equipment and procedures</li>\n\t<li>Strong design and integration skills using 3D CAD software</li>\n\t<li>Demonstrated ability to address multi-tiered analytical problems and effectively communicate results</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><strong>Desired</strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Advanced degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering</li>\n\t<li>5+ years of experience in thermal analysis of aircraft or space vehicles during all phases of conceptual design through flight</li>\n\t<li>Experience with ANSYS SpaceClaim, NX 3D Modeling, NX Space Systems Thermal</li>\n\t<li>Experience developing physical tests to correlate and validate analysis</li>\n\t<li>Experience creating MLI Layups, heater circuit design, active thermal control mechanisms, advanced spacecraft TCS technologies</li>\n\t<li>Demonstrated experience with Thermal Desktop or ANSYS</li>\n\t<li>Exposure to analysis or research planning at a program level, understanding where analysis fits into the greater development roadmap</li>\n\t<li>Familiarity with GSFC-STD-7001B, SMC-S-016, RCC-319, Spacecraft Payload requirements</li>\n\t<li>Understanding of advanced thermal-related phenomena such as combustion, diffuse thermal radiation, spectroscopy</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p> </p>\n\n<p><strong><em>Firefly 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.</em></strong></p>\n\n<p><em>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.</em></p>\n\n<p><em>Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; 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The core engine team requires deep technical knowledge, extreme ownership, and clear communication with our cross-functional teams. The successful candidate will have a strong interest in flight hardware ownership, will be extremely adaptable to new challenges, and has a strong desire to make impactful contributions to Firefly’s next launch vehicle. This role is primarily responsible for designing and releasing the integrated engine system including complete fluids systems and secondary structures interfacing with engine and vehicle hardware.</p>\n\n<p> </p>\n\n<p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p>\n\n<p>· Responsible for producing and releasing Miranda fluids system designs interfacing with integrated combustion devices, turbomachinery, valves, fluid systems, TVC, and avionics components.</p>\n\n<p>· Own and execute development, qualification, and acceptance testing of engine systems and sub-systems.</p>\n\n<p>· Responsible for close coordination with other engineers, production team members, and Quality department to produce and release numerous engine sub-assembly and component drawings that maximize performance and reduce manufacturing complexity.</p>\n\n<p>· Maintain multiple, controlled revisions of the engine CAD as component designs are traded in analysis and iterated in development testing.</p>\n\n<p>· Provide hands-on support for development engine builds to iterate and improve engine design and layout.</p>\n\n<p>· Develop and maintain engine interfaces. 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style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Demonstrated passion for advancing propulsion technology and integrating emerging capabilities into an executable roadmap</span></li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><strong>Disclaimer</strong></p>\n\n<p><br>\nFirefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and<br>\nvision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, educational reimbursement, short term<br>\ndisability, and flexible PTO options.<br>\nTo conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in<br>\nArms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected<br>\nindividual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the<br>\nU.S. Department of State.<br>\nFirefly Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Firefly is governed based on<br>\nmerit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any 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As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the <strong>first </strong>commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the <strong>first</strong> company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.  </p>\n\n<p> </p>\n\n<p><strong>SUMMARY</strong></p>\n\n<p>At Firefly, we believe that building a reliable and inexpensive launch vehicle requires the most reliable, production efficient valves available. On the propulsion components team, we design, build, test, and qualify high-performance, precision fluid components tailored to the specific needs of our Alpha launch vehicle, Eclipse launch vehicle, Blue Ghost lunar landers, and Elytra spacecraft. 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As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the first commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the first company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.</span></span></p>\n\n<h2><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">SUMMARY</span></span></strong></h2>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Firefly Manufacturing Prep Technician works closely with Manufacturing, Planning, Warehouse, and Manufacturing Engineering teams to ensure incoming work is fully prepared and ready for production according to established instructions and production requirements. This work primarily includes receiving and preparing incoming jobs, verifying parts and documentation, cleaning and marking hardware, performing prep-level assembly steps, and staging work for assignment to the manufacturing production team. We are hiring for a range of experience levels from entry level to highly experienced and we encourage all interested candidates to apply.</span></span></p>\n\n<h3><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Responsibilities include:</span></span></strong></h3>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Review planned work orders and align daily priorities with production Leads</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Prepare incoming jobs for production by printing work instructions and manufacturing order documents, assembling job packets, and staging work in the proper flow locations</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Unpack parts, organize hardware, and verify all required parts are present and correct</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Consume parts in the ERP system and support part pick activities when shortages or missing materials are identified</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Visually inspect incoming parts for damage, discrepancies, and non-conformance</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Clean hardware using approved cleaning methods, including ultrasonic / sonic cleaning processes and perform part marking</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Complete prep-level assembly operations such as helicoil, keensert, or other light installation steps as required</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Triage held jobs to identify opportunities to unblock work and coordinate with supporting teams to resolve issues</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Escalate inventory, BOM and documentation issues to Warehouse, Planning, or Manufacturing Engineering as appropriate</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Document standard rework, create NCRs for non-conforming parts, and support the incorporation and submission of work instruction redlines</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment, including chemical compliance checks and shop safety walkthroughs</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">QUALIFICATIONS</span></span></strong></h2>\n\n<h3><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Required:</span></span></strong></h3>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">1–3 years experience (or equivalent) in aerospace, manufacturing, production, R&amp;D, or related industrial fields</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Ability to read and follow work instructions, manufacturing order documentation, and basic technical drawings</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Demonstrated high-level problem-solving skills working in a team environment</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Strong attention to detail in part verification, documentation, cleanliness, and production readiness</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Experience working with ERP or manufacturing tracking systems</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Ability to identify issues early and escalate appropriately to supporting teams</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Physically able to climb ladders and stairs</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Lift and carry 50 lbs. for limited durations</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Schedule varies depending on needs; flexibility required</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Work nights, weekends, and overtime when necessary</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n\n<h3><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Desired:</span></span></strong></h3>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Experience in a manufacturing environment supporting aerospace, fluid systems, or precision mechanical hardware production</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Familiarity with ERP / manufacturing execution systems</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Experience performing visual inspection of machined hardware</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Familiarity with FOD control practices and clean handling requirements</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Firefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, educational and relocation reimbursement, short-term disability, and flexible PTO options.</span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">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.</span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">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,</span></span></p>\n","openDate":"2026-07-02T00:00:00","postedDate":"2026-07-02T00:00:00","departmentId":"22BEF665-EB11-A1C8-8CBF-029CF3DD76C6","departmentName":"Propulsion Manufacturing","officeId":"7DDAB9B2-DFF6-0CCE-5B07-C68558416866","officeName":"Briggs TX Facility","location":"Briggs TX","locations":[{"city":"Briggs","subdivision":"TX","subdivisionFullName":"Texas","country":"US","postalCode":"78605","isRemote":false,"isNationwide":false,"isStatewide":false,"latitude":null,"longitude":null}],"brandName":"Firefly Aerospace","applyLink":"https://firefly.clearcompany.com/careers/jobs/db01ed88-a63a-3c47-7df1-89a4ac165c4e/apply","canSelfSchedule":false},{"id":"ea013008-b455-cefb-eb2e-bbb8318e99db","positionTitle":"Components Manufacturing Technician II","description":"<p><strong>ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE</strong></p>\n\n<p>Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to reliably and repeatedly launch, land, and operate space systems from Earth to the Moon and beyond. As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the <strong>first </strong>commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the <strong>first</strong> company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.  </p>\n\n<p><strong>SUMMARY</strong></p>\n\n<p>Firefly Component and Sub-Assembly Technicians work closely with Fluid Systems Engineers to ensure that the build process is being performed to according to the instructions. This work primarily includes the assembly of valves, actuators, and other sub-assemblies. We are hiring for a range of experience levels from entry level to highly experienced and we encourage all interested candidates to apply.</p>\n\n<p><strong>Additional responsibilities include:</strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Test, functional verification, and troubleshooting of hydraulic and pneumatically actuated cryogenic valves, systems and components</li>\n\t<li>Assist engineers in reviewing and developing design concepts, tooling, test hardware and providing feedback for improvements.</li>\n\t<li>Hydrostatically and pneumatically proof components.</li>\n\t<li>Follow, review, improve and provide feedback on work instructions for complex mechanical systems and installations</li>\n\t<li>Precision assembly of rocket engine components: combustion devices, valves, turbomachinery, and other sub-assemblies.</li>\n\t<li>Safely work with hazardous systems, chemicals, and high-pressure operations.</li>\n\t<li>Root cause and diagnostic component disassembly, repair, and work</li>\n\t<li>Clean and passivate hardware using means such as solvent/chemical, mechanical, ultrasonic, and precision cleaning methods.</li>\n\t<li>Perform shop level maintenance and calibration of equipment such as pumps, tanks, filtration systems, scales, etc.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><strong>QUALIFICATIONS</strong></p>\n\n<p><strong>Required:</strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>2 to 5 years experience (or equivalent) in aerospace, aircraft, R&amp;D or related industrial fields.</li>\n\t<li>Electronics / Avionics experience or familiarity with avionics systems used in aerospace applications (e.g., wiring, troubleshooting, or integration of avionics components and systems)\"</li>\n\t<li>Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical manuals</li>\n\t<li>A Demonstrated high-level problem of solving skills working in a team environment.</li>\n\t<li>Physically able to climb ladders and stairs</li>\n\t<li>Lift and carry 50 lbs. for limited durations</li>\n\t<li>Schedule varies depending on needs, flexibility required</li>\n\t<li>Work nights, weekends and overtime when necessary.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><strong>Desired:</strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Familiarity with tube fabrication (bend, flare, fittings, etc.) and pressurized system safety</li>\n\t<li>Working knowledge of a variety of tube/fluid applications including GN2, GHe, hydraulics and cryogenics</li>\n\t<li>Knowledge of various fittings such as National Pipe Thread (NPT) and AN fittings</li>\n\t<li>Experience cleaning systems to aerospace or medical standards</li>\n\t<li>Prior valve, actuator, and pump build experience</li>\n\t<li>Airframe and Powerplant License (A&amp;P)</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><strong>Firefly 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.</strong><br>\n<br>\n<em>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.</em><br>\n<br>\n<em>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</em></p>\n","openDate":"2026-07-02T00:00:00","postedDate":"2026-07-02T00:00:00","departmentId":"22BEF665-EB11-A1C8-8CBF-029CF3DD76C6","departmentName":"Propulsion Manufacturing","officeId":"7DDAB9B2-DFF6-0CCE-5B07-C68558416866","officeName":"Briggs TX Facility","location":"Briggs TX","locations":[{"city":"Briggs","subdivision":"TX","subdivisionFullName":"Texas","country":"US","postalCode":"78605","isRemote":false,"isNationwide":false,"isStatewide":false,"latitude":null,"longitude":null}],"brandName":"Firefly Aerospace","applyLink":"https://firefly.clearcompany.com/careers/jobs/ea013008-b455-cefb-eb2e-bbb8318e99db/apply","canSelfSchedule":false},{"id":"ba20692f-8a21-3096-2180-8f96a4d1f9fc","positionTitle":"Propulsion Manufacturing Engineer I","description":"<p><strong>ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE</strong></p>\n\n<p>Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to reliably and repeatedly launch, land, and operate space systems from Earth to the Moon and beyond. As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the <strong>first </strong>commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the <strong>first</strong> company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.  </p>\n\n<p><strong>SUMMARY</strong></p>\n\n<p>The Firefly Propulsion Manufacturing Engineering (ME) Team is responsible for the fabrication, integration, test, and delivery of the engines and fluid systems to vehicle and spacecraft programs. The individual MEs take profound ownership of engine components from the time the design is released to the delivery of a completed product. Propulsion MEs are makers, people who can take an idea on paper and turn it into a fully functioning component ready to fly to space. <strong>This role is located at our manufacturing and test site in Briggs, TX, north of Cedar Park.</strong></p>\n\n<p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Lead the transition of products from development to production</li>\n\t<li>End to end ownership of the fabrication, assembly, and check out procedures for propulsion subassemblies and full up engines.</li>\n\t<li>Continuous process development and improvement with the aim of radically increasing production rate and substantially reducing cost.</li>\n\t<li>Lead investigations of process failures and drive to root cause.</li>\n\t<li>Own the development, test, and qualification of new production processes.</li>\n\t<li>Participate in design reviews and provide feedback to the design teams.</li>\n\t<li>Own the assembly and integration instructions and work with technician teams towards continuous improvement.</li>\n\t<li>Develop and execute functional checkout procedures and processes where applicable.</li>\n\t<li>Disposition non-conformances that occur throughout the build process, develop and implement corrective actions</li>\n\t<li>Conduct manufacturability reviews and implement design improvements</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><strong>QUALIFICATIONS</strong></p>\n\n<p><strong>Required</strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field</li>\n\t<li><strong>1+ years of experience working in a Manufacturing Engineer role -Not including internships</strong></li>\n\t<li>Proven experience with complex assemblies, e.g. production in aerospace/aviation/automotive industries</li>\n\t<li>Able to read and interpret technical drawings and assembly instructions</li>\n\t<li>Proven experience with complex troubleshooting</li>\n\t<li>Proven experience working in dynamic and evolving environments</li>\n\t<li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills to convey methodologies for assembly and troubleshooting</li>\n\t<li>Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills – Must be a team player</li>\n\t<li>Proven experience with tasks requiring extreme attention to detail and prolonged mental concentration</li>\n\t<li>Ability to thrive in high stakes, stressful, short deadline environments</li>\n\t<li>Critical thinking and strong decision making ability</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><strong>Desired</strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>3+ years of experience in an aerospace production environment</li>\n\t<li>Experience with advanced manufacturing techniques (welding, brazing, casting, additive fabrication, forging, spin forming, etc.)</li>\n\t<li>Experience working with cryogenics and high-pressure pneumatics systems</li>\n\t<li>Experience with modern manufacturing principles, such as Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, etc.</li>\n\t<li>Experience with complex system assembly and hands on build experience preferably in space systems or aerospace applications</li>\n\t<li>Experience with writing assembly procedures or documentation for mechanical, electrical, or structural systems</li>\n\t<li>Experience writing test plans, procedures and identifying pass/fail criteria on systems.</li>\n\t<li>Knowledge of data analysis packages (Python/high level Excel) preferred</li>\n\t<li>Working knowledge of fluid components and systems</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><strong><em>Firefly 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.</em></strong></p>\n\n<p><em>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.<br>\n<br>\nFirefly Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; 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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.</p>\n\n<p><strong>SUMMARY:</strong></p>\n\n<p>Quality Assurance owns the processes and tools by which Firefly identifies, contains, eliminates, and prevents non-conformances. Quality is charged with defining and maintaining the processes and tools which prove product capabilities meet requirements and result in a predictably economical and reliable product.</p>\n\n<p>The Firefly Quality Engineer is responsible for the development and maintenance of processes, equipment, and plans for inspection and acceptance of qualification and flight hardware and software products. They are responsible for containment, root cause analysis, and corrective actions - in addition to periodic auditing - to ensure products are reliable and economical. Verifying that all key performance and design characteristics are met prior to launch, Quality Engineers play a critical role in ensuring mission success.?<em>This position is located at our Production and Test facility north of Cedar Park in Briggs, TX.</em></p>\n\n<p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES: </strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Partner with design engineering and manufacturing teams through product development and production to create quality plans for flight products, including identification of key characteristics, development testing for functionality and manufacturability, first article and detailed inspection planning, and consideration of past failures and lessons learned.</li>\n\t<li>Develop and maintain inspection plans on propulsion components and sub-assemblies (engines, valves, and tubing).</li>\n\t<li>Develop and maintain equipment, training, and standard work instructions for detailed inspection programs which assure adherence to design, specification, and testing requirements.</li>\n\t<li>Ensure that all actions required for product acceptance are conducted accurately and efficiently, in alignment with all customer requirements and regulatory standards.</li>\n\t<li>Generate accurate records for traceability and pedigree of customer-deliverable products, including records of First Article Inspection.</li>\n\t<li>Lead and support Quality Inspectors in workflow priority, inspection process efficiency, and best practice inspection methodologies.</li>\n\t<li>Identify and document non-conformances affecting product reliability and production efficiency.</li>\n\t<li>Collect, track, and trend production data on first-pass yield and non-conformance issues, performing basic statistical analysis on variable data.</li>\n\t<li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to investigate and resolve non-conformance or quality issues, including development and implementation of robust corrective actions to prevent recurrences.</li>\n\t<li>Develop and execute quarantine plans to identify, control, and disposition all affected non-conforming product.</li>\n\t<li>Maintain tool control and calibration processes within assigned department - including validation of metrology systems.</li>\n\t<li>Plan and perform periodic product and process audits to ensure compliance with Firefly Quality Management System.</li>\n\t<li>Implement standards, tools, and methods to ensure the effectiveness of quality processes and sustain quality performance improvements.</li>\n\t<li>Execute projects and process improvements to reduce cost of poor quality.</li>\n\t<li>Review designs and provide feedback to mitigate manufacturability and inspection challenges.</li>\n\t<li>Review procedures and production metrics that impact quality and make necessary changes to ensure compliance with standards and requirements for mission success.</li>\n\t<li>Provide research and interpretation of regulations and requirements to ensure compliance with external standards.</li>\n\t<li>Participate in technical operations and offer guidance and/or serve as an additional technical engineering resource.</li>\n\t<li>Initiate and execute plans to improve product quality, reliability, and inspection efficiency.</li>\n\t<li>Apply 5S workplace organization &amp; follow the Lean initiatives.</li>\n\t<li>Support manufacturing compliance to customer and internal specifications to meet contractual and mission requirements.</li>\n\t<li>Perform other duties as assigned.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><strong>BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: </strong></p>\n\n<p><strong>Required </strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, or electrical engineering or related discipline (e.g. computer science, mathematics, physics, chemistry)</li>\n\t<li>5+ years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing, quality, and/or design engineering role</li>\n\t<li>Demonstrated ability to apply engineering fundamentals, interpret technical information, develop technical instructions, and understand: technical drawings, specifications, GD&amp;T, and related quality control documentation and standards.</li>\n\t<li>Experience with standards and/or equivalent quality, military, or government standards in the aerospace industry.</li>\n\t<li>Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written.</li>\n\t<li>Flexibility regarding workflow and process.</li>\n\t<li>Excellent organization skills. Willingness to work with a team, share expertise, and follow instructions to accomplish established goals.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><strong>Desired </strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, industrial, electrical engineering or related discipline (e.g. computer science, mathematics, physics, chemistry)</li>\n\t<li>8+ years of hands-on experience in an aerospace manufacturing, quality, and/or design engineering role</li>\n\t<li>Demonstrated experience applying quality assurance principles, methods, and processes - including inspection techniques, equipment, and tools used in quality control.</li>\n\t<li>Comprehensive understanding of aerospace manufacturing processes, materials, and specifications.</li>\n\t<li>Demonstrated competency in fluids/propulsion disciplines and related manufacturing processes (machining, casting, bending, welding, cleaning, integration, testing)</li>\n\t<li>Full capability to read and understand blueprints, drawings GD&amp;T, and Model-Based Definitions.</li>\n\t<li>Knowledge of quality tools such as Lean principles, measurement systems analysis, design of experiments, statistical process control, root cause analysis and corrective action, advanced product quality planning (APQP), metrology, process failure mode and effects analysis (PFMEA), control plans, and various problem solving approaches.</li>\n\t<li>Demonstrated experience with application of aerospace quality standards, such as AS9100 or ISO 9001</li>\n\t<li>IPC Certification (IPC J-STD-001, IPC-A-600, IPC-A-610, IPC-A-620, IPC-7711/21)</li>\n\t<li>Experience operating in and maintaining cleanroom per FS209E, ISO 14644-1, or equivalent</li>\n\t<li>ASQ CQE</li>\n\t<li> </li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><em>Firefly 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.</em></p>\n\n<p><em>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.</em></p>\n\n<p><em>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</em></p>\n\n<p> </p>\n","openDate":"2026-05-07T00:00:00","postedDate":"2026-05-07T00:00:00","departmentId":"2025CDB1-A373-78A5-9669-81B164A0AEE4","departmentName":"Quality Assurance","officeId":"7DDAB9B2-DFF6-0CCE-5B07-C68558416866","officeName":"Briggs TX Facility","location":"Briggs TX","locations":[{"city":"Briggs","subdivision":"TX","subdivisionFullName":"Texas","country":"US","postalCode":"78605","isRemote":false,"isNationwide":false,"isStatewide":false,"latitude":null,"longitude":null}],"brandName":"Firefly Aerospace","applyLink":"https://firefly.clearcompany.com/careers/jobs/0cade629-5a44-afc4-0540-c895ca38f701/apply","canSelfSchedule":false},{"id":"797e7c14-a768-355b-df42-9081d20f0cfa","positionTitle":"Quality Engineer III (Spacecraft)","description":"<p> </p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE </span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company that enables our world to launch, land, and operate in space – anywhere, anytime. As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the only commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the only company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Our launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles provide government and commercial customers with full mission services from low Earth orbit to the Moon and beyond. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space. </span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">SUMMARY: </span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Quality Assurance owns the processes and tools by which Firefly identifies, contains, eliminates, and prevents non-conformances. Quality is charged with defining and maintaining the processes and tools which prove product capabilities meet requirements and result in a predictably economical and reliable product. </span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">The Firefly Quality Engineer is responsible for the development and maintenance of processes, equipment, and plans for inspection and acceptance of qualification and flight hardware and software products. They are responsible for containment, root cause analysis, and corrective actions - in addition to periodic auditing - to ensure products are reliable and economical. Verifying that all key performance and design characteristics are met prior to launch, Quality Engineers play a critical role in ensuring mission success.?This position is located at our Spacecraft Integration facility in Leander, TX. </span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">RESPONSIBILITIES: </span></span></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Partner with design engineering and manufacturing teams through product development and production to create quality plans for flight products, including identification of key characteristics, development testing for functionality and manufacturability, first article and detailed inspection planning, and consideration of past failures and lessons learned. </span></span></p>\n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Develop and maintain inspection plans on Spacecraft electrical/avionics components and sub-assemblies (fluids, avionics, structural). </span></span></p>\n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Develop and maintain equipment, training, and standard work instructions for detailed inspection programs which assure adherence to design, specification, and testing requirements. </span></span></p>\n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Ensure that all actions required for product acceptance are conducted accurately and efficiently, in alignment with all customer requirements and regulatory standards. </span></span></p>\n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Generate accurate records for traceability and pedigree of customer-deliverable products, including records of First Article Inspection. </span></span></p>\n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Lead and support Quality Inspectors in workflow priority, inspection process efficiency, and best practice inspection methodologies. </span></span></p>\n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Identify and document non-conformances affecting product reliability and production efficiency. </span></span></p>\n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Collect, track, and trend production data on first-pass yield and non-conformance issues, performing basic statistical analysis on variable data. </span></span></p>\n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Collaborate with cross-functional teams to investigate and resolve non-conformance or quality issues, including development and implementation of robust corrective actions to prevent recurrences. </span></span></p>\n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Develop and execute quarantine plans to identify, control, and disposition all affected non-conforming product. </span></span></p>\n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Maintain tool control and calibration processes within assigned department - including validation of metrology systems. </span></span></p>\n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Plan and perform periodic product and process audits to ensure compliance with Firefly Quality Management System. </span></span></p>\n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Implement standards, tools, and methods to ensure the effectiveness of quality processes and sustain quality performance improvements. </span></span></p>\n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Execute projects and process improvements to reduce cost of poor quality. </span></span></p>\n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Review designs and provide feedback to mitigate manufacturability and inspection challenges. </span></span></p>\n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Review procedures and production metrics that impact quality and make necessary changes to ensure compliance with standards and requirements for mission success. </span></span></p>\n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Provide research and interpretation of regulations and requirements to ensure compliance with external standards. </span></span></p>\n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Participate in technical operations and offer guidance and/or serve as an additional technical engineering resource. </span></span></p>\n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Initiate and execute plans to improve product quality, reliability, and inspection efficiency. </span></span></p>\n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Apply 5S workplace organization &amp; follow the Lean initiatives. </span></span></p>\n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Support manufacturing compliance to customer and internal specifications to meet contractual and mission requirements. </span></span></p>\n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Perform other duties as assigned. </span></span></p>\n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: </span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Required </span></span></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, or electrical engineering or related discipline (e.g. computer science, mathematics, physics, chemistry) </span></span></p>\n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">5+ years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing, quality, and/or design engineering role </span></span></p>\n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Demonstrated ability to apply engineering fundamentals, interpret technical information, develop technical instructions, and understand: technical drawings, specifications, GD&amp;T, and related quality control documentation and standards. </span></span></p>\n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Experience with standards and/or equivalent quality, military, or government standards in the aerospace industry. </span></span></p>\n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written. </span></span></p>\n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Flexibility regarding workflow and process. </span></span></p>\n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Excellent organization skills. Willingness to work with a team, share expertise, and follow instructions to accomplish established goals. </span></span></p>\n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Desired </span></span></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, industrial, electrical engineering or related discipline (e.g. computer science, mathematics, physics, chemistry) </span></span></p>\n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">8+ years of hands-on experience in an aerospace manufacturing, quality, and/or design engineering role </span></span></p>\n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Demonstrated experience applying quality assurance principles, methods, and processes - including inspection techniques, equipment, and tools used in quality control. </span></span></p>\n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Comprehensive understanding of aerospace manufacturing processes, materials, and specifications. </span></span></p>\n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Demonstrated competency in structures/composites, electrical/avionics, and fluids/propulsion disciplines. </span></span></p>\n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Full capability to read and understand blueprints, drawings GD&amp;T, and Model-Based Definitions. </span></span></p>\n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Knowledge of quality tools such as Lean principles, measurement systems analysis, design of experiments, statistical process control, root cause analysis and corrective action, advanced product quality planning (APQP), metrology, process failure mode and effects analysis (PFMEA), control plans, and various problem solving approaches. </span></span></p>\n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Demonstrated experience with application of aerospace quality standards, such as AS9100 or ISO 9001 </span></span></p>\n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">IPC Certification (IPC J-STD-001, IPC-A-600, IPC-A-610, IPC-A-620, IPC-7711/21) and familiarity with NASA-STD-8739.4 </span></span></p>\n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Experience operating in and maintaining cleanroom per FS209E, ISO 14644-1, or equivalent </span></span></p>\n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">ASQ CQE </span></span></p>\n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p> </p>\n\n<p> Firefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, educational reimbursement, short term disability, pet Insurance, and flexible PTO options.</p>\n\n<p><em>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.</em></p>\n\n<p><em>Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; 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As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the only commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the only company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Our launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles provide government and commercial customers with full mission services from low Earth orbit to the Moon and beyond. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space. </em></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\"><strong>SUMMARY:</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Quality Assurance owns the processes and tools by which Firefly identifies, contains, eliminates, and prevents non-conformances. Quality is charged with defining and maintaining the processes and tools which prove product capabilities meet requirements and result in a predictably economical and reliable product.</span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">The Firefly Quality Engineer is responsible for the development and maintenance of processes, equipment, and plans for inspection and acceptance of qualification and flight hardware and software products. They are responsible for containment, root cause analysis, and corrective actions - in addition to periodic auditing - to ensure products are reliable and economical. Verifying that all key performance and design characteristics are met prior to launch, Quality Engineers play a critical role in ensuring mission success. <strong><em>This position is located at our Production and Test facility north of Cedar Park in Briggs, TX</em></strong><strong><em>.</em></strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\"><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES:</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Partner with design engineering and manufacturing teams through product development and production to create quality plans for flight products, including identification of key characteristics, development testing for functionality and manufacturability, first article and detailed inspection planning, and consideration of past failures and lessons learned.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Develop and maintain inspection plans on launch vehicle/spacecraft components and sub-assemblies (mechanical, electrical, electro-mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic).</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Develop and maintain equipment, training, and standard work instructions for detailed inspection programs which assure adherence to design, specification, and testing requirements.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Ensure that all actions required for product acceptance are conducted accurately and efficiently, in alignment with all customer requirements and regulatory standards.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Generate accurate records for traceability and pedigree of customer-deliverable products, including records of First Article Inspection.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Lead and support Quality Inspectors in workflow priority, inspection process efficiency, and best practice inspection methodologies.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Identify and document non-conformances affecting product reliability and production efficiency.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Collect, track, and trend production data on first-pass yield and non-conformance issues, performing basic statistical analysis on variable data.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Collaborate with cross-functional teams to investigate and resolve non-conformance or quality issues, including development and implementation of robust corrective actions to prevent reoccurrences.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Develop and execute quarantine plans to identify, control, and disposition all affected non-conforming product.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Maintain tool control and calibration processes within assigned department - including validation of metrology systems.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Plan and perform periodic product and process audits to ensure compliance with Firefly Quality Management System.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Implement standards, tools, and methods to ensure the effectiveness of quality processes and sustain quality performance improvements.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Execute projects and process improvements to reduce Cost of Poor Quality.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Review designs and provide feedback to mitigate manufacturability and inspection challenges.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Review procedures and production metrics that impact quality and make necessary changes to ensure compliance with standards and requirements for mission success.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Provide research and interpretation of regulations, and requirements to ensure compliance with external standards.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Participate in technical operations and offer guidance and/or serve as an additional technical engineering resource.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Initiate and execute plans to improve product quality, reliability, and inspection efficiency.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Apply 6S workplace organization &amp; follow the Lean initiatives.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Support manufacturing compliance to customer and internal specifications to meet contractual and mission requirements.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Perform other duties as assigned.</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\"><strong>BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\"><strong>Required</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline (e.g. computer science, mathematics, physics, chemistry)</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">1+ years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing, quality, and/or design engineering role (student project team or internship experience qualifies)</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Demonstrated ability to apply engineering fundamentals, interpret technical information, develop technical instructions, and understand: technical drawings, specifications, GD&amp;T, and related quality control documentation and standards.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Experience with standards and/or equivalent quality, military, or government standards in the aerospace industry.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Flexibility regarding workflow and process.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Excellent organization skills. Willingness to work with a team, share expertise, and follow instructions to accomplish established goals.</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\"><strong>Desired</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline (e.g. computer science, mathematics, physics, chemistry)</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">3+ years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing, quality, and/or design engineering role (student project team or internship experience qualifies)</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Demonstrated experience applying quality assurance principles, methods, and processes - including inspection techniques, equipment, and tools used in quality control.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Comprehensive understanding of aerospace manufacturing processes, materials, and specifications.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Demonstrated competency in structures/composites, electrical/avionics, and fluids/propulsion disciplines.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Full capability to read and understand blueprints, drawings GD&amp;T, and Model-Based Definitions.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Knowledge of quality tools such as Lean principles, measurement systems analysis, design of experiments, statistical process control, root cause analysis and corrective action, advanced product quality planning (APQP), metrology, process failure mode and effects analysis (PFMEA), control plans, and various problem solving approaches</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Demonstrated experience with application of aerospace quality standards, such as AS9100 or ISO 9001</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">ASQ CQE</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n\n<p> </p>\n\n<p> Firefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, educational reimbursement, short term disability, pet Insurance, and flexible PTO options.</p>\n\n<p><em>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.</em></p>\n\n<p><em>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.</em></p>\n","openDate":"2026-03-11T00:00:00","postedDate":"2026-03-11T00:00:00","departmentId":"2025CDB1-A373-78A5-9669-81B164A0AEE4","departmentName":"Quality Assurance","officeId":"7DDAB9B2-DFF6-0CCE-5B07-C68558416866","officeName":"Briggs TX Facility","location":"Briggs TX","locations":[{"city":"Briggs","subdivision":"TX","subdivisionFullName":"Texas","country":"US","postalCode":"78605","isRemote":false,"isNationwide":false,"isStatewide":false,"latitude":null,"longitude":null}],"brandName":"Firefly Aerospace","applyLink":"https://firefly.clearcompany.com/careers/jobs/d947d366-3c59-60bb-1324-3c5577edb814/apply","canSelfSchedule":false},{"id":"d0861644-f5ec-1517-9df2-67bd1c531f45","positionTitle":"Quality Specialist III (CMM Programming)","description":"<p><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\"><strong>ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p>Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to reliably and repeatedly launch, land, and operate space systems from Earth to the Moon and beyond. As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the <strong>first </strong>commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the <strong>first</strong> company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.  </p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\"><strong>SUMMARY:</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Quality Assurance owns the processes and tools by which Firefly identifies, contains, eliminates, and prevents non-conformances. Quality is charged with defining and maintaining the processes and tools which prove product capabilities meet requirements and result in a predictably economical and reliable product.</span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">The Firefly Quality Specialist is responsible for inspection and acceptance of qualification and flight hardware and software products. Verifying that all key performance and design characteristics are met prior to launch, Quality Specialists play a critical role in ensuring mission success. <strong><em>This position is located at our Production and Test facility north of Cedar Park, in Briggs, TX.</em></strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p> </p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\"><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES:</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Develop and execute detailed inspection programs (Zeiss Calypso) which assure adherence to design, specification, and testing requirements - ensuring that all actions required for product acceptance are conducted accurately and efficiently.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Perform inspections on launch vehicle/spacecraft components and sub-assemblies using advanced metrology equipment to evaluate product (Zeiss CMM)</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Maintain tool control and calibration processes within assigned work center - including validation of metrology systems.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Participate in technical operations and offer guidance and/or serve as an additional technical resource.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Initiate and execute plans to improve product quality and inspection efficiency.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Apply 5S workplace organization &amp; follow the Lean initiatives.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Support manufacturing compliance to customer and internal specifications to meet contractual and mission requirements.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Perform other duties as assigned.</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\"><strong>BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\"><strong>Required</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">High school diploma or equivalency certificate.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">4+ years of hands-on experience in an aerospace, military, or manufacturing environment.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Zeiss Calypso Software programming experience</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Demonstrated ability to read technical information, follow technical instructions, and understand technical drawings, specifications, GD&amp;T, and related quality control documentation and standards.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Experience with standards and/or equivalent quality, military, or government standards in the aerospace industry.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Flexibility regarding workflow and process.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Excellent organization skills. Willingness to work with a team, share expertise, and follow instructions to accomplish established goals.</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\"><strong>Desired</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Associate degree or higher in quality, engineering, or related technical discipline.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Software experience in PC-DMIS or Inspire</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">ASME Y14.5 Professional or Technologist certification</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Demonstrated experience applying quality assurance principles, methods, and processes - including inspection techniques, equipment, and tools used in quality control.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Comprehensive understanding of aerospace manufacturing processes, materials, and specifications.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Demonstrated experience with application of aerospace quality standards, such as AS9100 or ISO 9001.</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\"><em>Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company that enables our world to launch, land, and operate in space – anywhere, anytime. As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the only commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the only company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Our launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles provide government and commercial customers with full mission services from low Earth orbit to the Moon and beyond. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space. </em></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\"><strong><em>Firefly 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.</em></strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\"><em>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.</em></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\"><em>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</em></span></span></p>\n","openDate":"2026-01-20T00:00:00","postedDate":"2026-01-20T00:00:00","departmentId":"2025CDB1-A373-78A5-9669-81B164A0AEE4","departmentName":"Quality Assurance","officeId":"7DDAB9B2-DFF6-0CCE-5B07-C68558416866","officeName":"Briggs TX Facility","location":"Briggs TX","locations":[{"city":"Briggs","subdivision":"TX","subdivisionFullName":"Texas","country":"US","postalCode":"78605","isRemote":false,"isNationwide":false,"isStatewide":false,"latitude":null,"longitude":null}],"brandName":"Firefly Aerospace","applyLink":"https://firefly.clearcompany.com/careers/jobs/d0861644-f5ec-1517-9df2-67bd1c531f45/apply","canSelfSchedule":false},{"id":"e98c46a7-8c6c-442d-e6bd-9c8db60044c2","positionTitle":"Mission Manager II / III","description":"<p><strong>ABOUT</strong></p>\n\n<p>Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to reliably and repeatedly launch, land, and operate space systems from Earth to the Moon and beyond. As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the <strong>first </strong>commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the <strong>first</strong> company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.</p>\n\n<p><strong>SUMMARY</strong></p>\n\n<p>Firefly is seeking an experienced Mission Manager to manage programs (i.e. payload integration, launch vehicle integration, customer mission integration, or other mission management activities for our spacecraft (lunar lander and/or orbital vehicle) program. This person ideally has systems, integration, test, and launch experience, specific to aerospace hardware. The successful candidate will leverage their advanced communication and relationship skills to interface with all engineering disciplines at Firefly involved in the development of spacecraft as well as with outside organizations like the FAA, USAF, NASA, NOAA, and a variety of commercial customers.</p>\n\n<p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Act as the primary engineering and programmatic interface between the Firefly engineering teams and NASA and other payload customers.</li>\n\t<li>Manage the development and coordination of the key mission performance and interface requirements.</li>\n\t<li>Build and maintain Interface Control Documents (ICD) for interfaces between the customer payload and spacecraft.</li>\n\t<li>Manage technical issues related to form, fit, and function of the payload(s), loads, dynamic environments, thermal, EMI/EMC, radiation, contamination, mass properties, mechanical interface, electrical interface, data interfaces, software APIs, and operations.</li>\n\t<li>Coordinate hardware and software related activities including fit checks, spacecraft integration, spacecraft acceptance testing, launch, and operations planning and execution for the full duration mission.</li>\n\t<li>Lead technical interchange meetings and design reviews with NASA and other customers. Some travel (&lt;10%) may be required.</li>\n\t<li>Work closely with each engineering discipline within Firefly to help generate and evaluate acceptable analysis factors of safety and test plans that meet both Range requirements and Mission Assurance requirements.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><strong>QUALIFICATIONS</strong></p>\n\n<p><strong>Required</strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering or related field</li>\n\t<li>Experience integrating payloads or spacecraft</li>\n\t<li>3+ years’ experience in the aerospace industry</li>\n\t<li>Experience working as the primary interface with an external aerospace customer or internal product team</li>\n\t<li>Basic working knowledge of aerospace qualification and acceptance testing defined by GEVS.</li>\n\t<li>Basic working knowledge of AFSPCMAN 91-710, MIL-STD-882, RCC-319-14 and NASA Standards 8719.13.</li>\n\t<li>Excellent communications skills (written and oral). Able to communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings to peers, management, and external customers.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><strong>Desired</strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Experience integrating payloads onto spacecraft or spacecraft to launch vehicles</li>\n\t<li>Experience with deployment mechanisms or with robotics and actuators for spacecraft</li>\n\t<li>Experience working with vendors</li>\n\t<li>Experience in writing proposals and in business development</li>\n\t<li>Experience with risk management and change control</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p> </p>\n\n<p>Firefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, educational reimbursement, short term disability, pet Insurance, and flexible PTO options.</p>\n\n<p><em>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.</em></p>\n\n<p><em>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.</em></p>\n","openDate":"2026-07-20T00:00:00","postedDate":"2026-07-20T00:00:00","departmentId":"5DBF25F1-F37D-788F-9AFD-E5AE6AD18800","departmentName":"Spacecraft","officeId":"93342FDE-B491-6DFB-9826-DB223D22FDD2","officeName":"The Hive","location":"Cedar Park TX","locations":[{"city":"Cedar Park","subdivision":"TX","subdivisionFullName":"Texas","country":"US","postalCode":"78613","isRemote":false,"isNationwide":false,"isStatewide":false,"latitude":null,"longitude":null}],"brandName":"Firefly Aerospace","applyLink":"https://firefly.clearcompany.com/careers/jobs/e98c46a7-8c6c-442d-e6bd-9c8db60044c2/apply","canSelfSchedule":false},{"id":"dfccf20b-24cc-c805-9c4e-3c467b1128fd","positionTitle":"Mission Operations Engineer II","description":"<p>Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to reliably and repeatedly launch, land, and operate space systems from Earth to the Moon and beyond. As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the <strong>first </strong>commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the <strong>first</strong> company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.</p>\n\n<p><strong>SUMMARY</strong></p>\n\n<p>Join the team that just landed on the Moon. Firefly Aerospace is seeking a <strong>Mission Operations Engineer II</strong>. We are scaling our operations for complex, multi-manifested missions to locations like the Lunar Far Side and South Pole.</p>\n\n<p>In this role, you aren’t just a flight controller; you are contributing to the entire operations ecosystem. You will own the operational framework of the lander ranging from architecting the Ground System to developing the Flight Operations Products (procedures, scripts, and processes) that make lunar landing possible. You will bridge the gap between spacecraft subsystem teams and real-time execution, leading the mission from the initial mission planning process through Mission Scenario Testing and Mission Simulations. 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Demonstrated ability to author flight procedures, telemetry displays, and mission-sequencing scripts. Subject Matter Expertise (SME) in at least one subsystem for ground or space segment.</p>\n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\t<p>Software Experience: Proficient in Python for automating ground system tasks, mission-data processing, and development of spacecraft command sequences. Familiar with configuration management of scripts.</p>\n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\t<p>Soft Skills: Structured, disciplined approach to troubleshooting; ability to drive consensus across engineering teams and communicate technical status clearly to mission leadership during time-critical events.</p>\n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>Desired</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\t<p>Bachelors degree in Aerospace Engineering or related discipline</p>\n\t</li>\n\t<li>\n\t<p>Experience with long-duration, high-heritage, or operationally complex spacecraft (e.g., ISS, LEO, GEO).</p>\n\t</li>\n\t<li>\n\t<p>Prior experience designing ground segment tools or architecting end-to-end operational products.</p>\n\t</li>\n\t<li>\n\t<p>Experience working in CUI or secure mission environments and supporting government customers.</p>\n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\t<p>Active or previously held U.S. Government security clearance (Secret or higher).</p>\n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><strong>Firefly 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.</strong></p>\n\n<p><em>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.</em></p>\n\n<p><em>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.</em></p>\n","openDate":"2026-07-17T00:00:00","postedDate":"2026-07-17T00:00:00","departmentId":"5DBF25F1-F37D-788F-9AFD-E5AE6AD18800","departmentName":"Spacecraft","officeId":"93342FDE-B491-6DFB-9826-DB223D22FDD2","officeName":"The Hive","location":"Cedar Park TX","locations":[{"city":"Cedar Park","subdivision":"TX","subdivisionFullName":"Texas","country":"US","postalCode":"78613","isRemote":false,"isNationwide":false,"isStatewide":false,"latitude":null,"longitude":null}],"brandName":"Firefly Aerospace","applyLink":"https://firefly.clearcompany.com/careers/jobs/dfccf20b-24cc-c805-9c4e-3c467b1128fd/apply","canSelfSchedule":false},{"id":"fad84cc3-89b8-e901-dec7-6af3e7964541","positionTitle":"Mission Operations Engineer III","description":"<p>Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to reliably and repeatedly launch, land, and operate space systems from Earth to the Moon and beyond. 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As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the <strong>first </strong>commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the <strong>first</strong> company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.  </p>\n\n<p><strong>SUMMARY:</strong></p>\n\n<p>Chief Engineering serves as the technical cornerstone of Firefly's space ecosystem vision, defining vehicle-level architecture and capabilities that reliably deliver missions from low Earth Orbit to the Moon and beyond. Chief Engineers are charged with integrating cutting-edge technologies with disciplined risk management to ensure mission success while maintaining the highest standards of engineering excellence. 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They develop analytical approaches for complex thermal challenges, establish modeling strategies, mentor engineers across the organization, and influence major program decisions throughout vehicle development.</p>\n\n<p>This role requires deep expertise in spacecraft thermal engineering, strong technical judgment, and the ability to independently lead multidisciplinary efforts involving analysis, testing, and vehicle design.</p>\n\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 4pt; text-align: center\">\n<hr></div>\n\n<p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Lead thermal analyses that drive major vehicle design decisions across multiple spacecraft programs.</li>\n\t<li>Own the architecture, validation, and long-term maintenance of integrated spacecraft thermal models.</li>\n\t<li>Develop innovative analytical methods, workflows, and automation that improve team capability and efficiency.</li>\n\t<li>Lead thermal trade studies involving mission environments, propulsion effects, lunar surface interactions, cryogenics, and advanced thermal control technologies.</li>\n\t<li>Define thermal analysis strategies supporting conceptual design through flight.</li>\n\t<li>Organize and lead testing, including vehicle-level thermal vacuum testing.</li>\n\t<li>Serve as the point of contact for the thermal control subsystem during launch operations.</li>\n\t<li>Lead model validation efforts using thermal vacuum, qualification, acceptance, and flight data.</li>\n\t<li>Mentor and technically review work performed by thermal engineers across multiple experience levels.</li>\n\t<li>Represent Thermal Engineering during customer reviews and major program design reviews.</li>\n\t<li>Provide technical leadership during anomaly investigations and rapid-response engineering efforts.</li>\n\t<li>Influence organizational best practices, analytical standards, and long-term capability development.</li>\n\t<li>Support hiring, technical interviews, and development of the thermal engineering team.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 4pt; text-align: center\">\n<hr></div>\n\n<p><strong>QUALIFICATIONS</strong></p>\n\n<p><strong>Required</strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related field</li>\n\t<li>Approximately 8–15+ years of spacecraft thermal analysis experience</li>\n\t<li>Expert knowledge of spacecraft heat transfer and thermal control systems</li>\n\t<li>Extensive experience with Thermal Desktop and industry-standard thermal analysis software</li>\n\t<li>Demonstrated success leading thermal analyses through design, testing, and flight</li>\n\t<li>Experience with instrumentation and testing thermal hardware</li>\n\t<li>Experience correlating analytical models using environmental and flight data</li>\n\t<li>Strong programming skills using Python, MATLAB, or similar languages</li>\n\t<li>Excellent technical leadership and communication skills</li>\n\t<li>Proven ability to independently scope, execute, defend, and communicate complex analyses</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><strong>Desired</strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>M.S. or Ph.D.</li>\n\t<li>Experience supporting NASA, DoD, or commercial spacecraft programs</li>\n\t<li>Experience developing new thermal analysis methodologies or software automation</li>\n\t<li>Familiarity with thermal standards (e.g., GSFC-STD-7001B, SMC-S-016, RCC-319, Spacecraft Payload requirements)</li>\n\t<li>Experience organizing and executing thermal vacuum tests</li>\n\t<li>Experience with advanced spacecraft thermal control technologies, lunar environments, plume heating, and mission-specific thermal phenomena</li>\n</ul>\n","openDate":"2026-06-30T00:00:00","postedDate":"2026-06-30T00:00:00","departmentId":"5DBF25F1-F37D-788F-9AFD-E5AE6AD18800","departmentName":"Spacecraft","officeId":"93342FDE-B491-6DFB-9826-DB223D22FDD2","officeName":"The Hive","location":"Cedar Park TX","locations":[{"city":"Cedar Park","subdivision":"TX","subdivisionFullName":"Texas","country":"US","postalCode":"78613","isRemote":false,"isNationwide":false,"isStatewide":false,"latitude":null,"longitude":null}],"brandName":"Firefly Aerospace","applyLink":"https://firefly.clearcompany.com/careers/jobs/a86a552d-3611-9520-949b-06c8d4cfd727/apply","canSelfSchedule":false},{"id":"ffa3240c-e79c-cd5a-a617-2dbbbf2f8be7","positionTitle":"Spacecraft Functional Test Engineer II","description":"<p><strong>ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE</strong></p>\n\n<p>Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to reliably and repeatedly launch, land, and operate space systems from Earth to the Moon and beyond. 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Propulsion MEs are makers, people who can take an idea on paper and turn it into a fully functioning component ready to fly to space. <strong>This role is located at our spacecraft manufacturing and test site in Cedar Park, TX.</strong></p>\n\n<p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Lead the transition of products from development to production</li>\n\t<li>End to end ownership of the fabrication, assembly, and test procedures for spacecraft propulsion subassemblies.</li>\n\t<li>Create assembly instructions and work with technician teams to implement and qualify new processes</li>\n\t<li>Continuous process development and improvement with the aim of radically increasing production rate and substantially reducing cost.</li>\n\t<li>Lead investigations of process failures through root cause and implementation of corrective actions</li>\n\t<li>Participate in design reviews and provide feedback to the design teams.</li>\n\t<li>Develop and execute functional checkout procedures and processes where applicable.</li>\n\t<li>Disposition non-conformances that occur throughout the build process, develop and implement corrective actions</li>\n\t<li>Conduct manufacturability reviews and implement design improvements</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><strong>QUALIFICATIONS</strong></p>\n\n<p><strong>Required</strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field</li>\n\t<li>3+ years of experience working in a Manufacturing Engineer role</li>\n\t<li>Proven experience with complex assemblies, e.g. production in aerospace/aviation/automotive industries</li>\n\t<li>Able to read and interpret technical drawings and assembly instructions</li>\n\t<li>Proven experience with complex troubleshooting</li>\n\t<li>Proven experience working in dynamic and evolving environments with short deadlines</li>\n\t<li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills to convey methodologies for assembly and troubleshooting</li>\n\t<li>Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills – Must be a team player</li>\n\t<li>Proven experience with tasks requiring extreme attention to detail and prolonged mental concentration</li>\n\t<li>Critical thinking and strong decision making ability</li>\n\t<li>Experience working hands on with high-pressure systems (gas or liquid)</li>\n\t<li>Working knowledge of common fluid components (valves, regulators, instrumentation)</li>\n\t<li>Knowledge of data analysis packages (Python/Excel/SQL)</li>\n\t<li>Experience with PLM systems (Teamcenter, Odoo, or similar)</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><strong>Desired</strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>1 + years of experience in an aerospace production environment</li>\n\t<li>Experience with advanced manufacturing techniques (welding, brazing, casting, additive fabrication, forging, spin forming, etc.)</li>\n\t<li>Experience with writing assembly procedures for mechanical, electrical, or structural systems</li>\n\t<li>Experience writing test plans, procedures and identifying pass/fail criteria on systems</li>\n\t<li>Experience with modern manufacturing principles, such as Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, etc.</li>\n\t<li>Experience with complex system assembly and hands on build experience preferably in space systems or aerospace applications</li>\n\t<li>Knowledge of data analysis packages (Python/Excel)</li>\n\t<li>Experience with environmental testing (thermal, vibrational, shock, etc)</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><em><strong>Firefly 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.</strong></em><br>\n<br>\n<em>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.</em><br>\n<br>\n<em>Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; 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As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the <strong>first </strong>commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the <strong>first</strong> company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.  </p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><strong>SUMMARY</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px\">Firefly Component Technicians work closely with Propulsion Responsible Engineers and Manufacturing Engineers to build high quality spacecraft propulsion systems. This work primarily includes the assembly and test of valves, regulators, in-space engines, and other related sub-assemblies.</span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px\">Precision assembly, inspection, test, and troubleshooting space grade valves, regulators, engines and other related components</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px\">Assist engineers in reviewing and developing design concepts, tooling, test hardware and providing feedback for improvements.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px\">Perform pneumatic pressurized operations such as flow tests, leak checks, and proof tests. </span></span></li>\n\t<li><span 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As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the <strong>first </strong>commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the <strong>first</strong> company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.  </p>\n\n<p><strong>SUMMARY</strong></p>\n\n<p>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 &amp; flight. You will work with design engineering, manufacturing, integration, test and launch teams to ensure the production of a thoroughly tested, operationally efficient and reliable vehicle that meets system level requirements. 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. You will be expected to be able to speak knowledgeably about the current system configuration and provide status updates on performance, changes, schedule, and risks. It will be your job to translate program plan and engineering team’s vision into system level success. A successful candidate will be a self-starter, elevate their teammates and be passionate about the space industry.</p>\n\n<p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p>\n\n<p>To deliver a robust, reliable, and economical product successfully completing all mission requirements by...</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Creating and maintain system-level designs, schematics, interface control documents and performance budgets including fluid, electrical, and software architectures.\n\t<ul>\n\t\t<li>e.g. ICDs, ConOps, States &amp; Modes, Sequence Diagrams, FBD, Boundary Diagrams, Grounding/Bonding Diagrams, Mass/Power/Link/dV/etc Budgets</li>\n\t</ul>\n\t</li>\n\t<li>Owning requirements development/flowdown, subsystem interfaces, and vehicle level test plans. Reviewing all test plans for your vehicle.</li>\n\t<li>Leading system-level trades, design reviews, and data reviews for your vehicle.\n\t<ul>\n\t\t<li>Accountable for delivery of SRR, and PDR, responsible for providing critical inputs to CDR, MRR, TRR, and LRR.</li>\n\t</ul>\n\t</li>\n\t<li>Being accountable for the resolution of any issue, failure, or NCR that impacts closure of your test plans. Includes root cause analysis and issuing of corrective actions.</li>\n\t<li>Facilitating the change control board, risk review board, deliverable tracking and effort estimates for your vehicle.</li>\n\t<li>Maintaining a strong rapport with the manufacturing and integration technicians, understanding their challenges and proposing upstream opportunities for improvement.</li>\n\t<li>Traveling to support offsite testing.</li>\n\t<li>Serving as surge capacity for the operations team during demanding missions and supporting 12 hour shifts during lunar mission operations.</li>\n\t<li>Maintaining calm under pressure, and fostering a positive, professional, and respectful working environment.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><strong>QUALIFICATIONS</strong></p>\n\n<p><strong>Required</strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>BS in Aerospace Engineering or related engineering discipline required</li>\n\t<li>4+ years of focused hands-on experience in an interdisciplinary project management or execution role on spacecraft, equivalent work will be considered.</li>\n\t<li>Firm comprehension and demonstrated application of first principles in engineering disciplines (orbital mechanics, controls, mechanical, structural dynamics, electrical, mechatronics, materials, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and propulsion).</li>\n\t<li>Experience leading interdisciplinary project teams of including hardware and software engineers.</li>\n\t<li>Strong working knowledge of ASME, MIL, ASTM, and/or NASA Standards, as well as Systems Engineering best practices – able to adapt processes to meet the needs of the team.</li>\n\t<li>Exceptional communication (written and verbal), public speaking and presentation skills.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><strong>Desired</strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Experience through the full lifecycle of a spacecraft mission from SRR to mission operations.</li>\n\t<li>Strong working knowledge of GNC analysis and cislunar mission planning.</li>\n\t<li>Strong working knowledge of the lunar surface environment and robotics.</li>\n\t<li>MS or PhD in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical field.</li>\n\t<li>Strong working knowledge of real time visual navigation systems for autonomous control.</li>\n\t<li>Experience designing spacecraft architectures or critical subsystems for reliability and radiation resiliency.</li>\n\t<li>Strong working knowledge of fabrication and assembly methodologies, production management tools, and quality control processes.</li>\n\t<li>Experience tailoring SMC/AFSPCM/91-710 equivalent range documents; understanding, documenting and resolving the technical implications and risks associated with the tailoring.</li>\n\t<li>Experienced on Agile Project Management using Atlassian tools (JIRA, confluence, bitbucket)</li>\n\t<li>PMP or equivalent project management experience</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><em><strong>Firefly 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.</strong></em></p>\n\n<p><em>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.</em></p>\n\n<p><em>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.</em></p>\n","openDate":"2026-05-28T00:00:00","postedDate":"2026-05-28T00:00:00","departmentId":"5DBF25F1-F37D-788F-9AFD-E5AE6AD18800","departmentName":"Spacecraft","officeId":"93342FDE-B491-6DFB-9826-DB223D22FDD2","officeName":"The Hive","location":"Cedar Park TX","locations":[{"city":"Cedar Park","subdivision":"TX","subdivisionFullName":"Texas","country":"US","postalCode":"78613","isRemote":false,"isNationwide":false,"isStatewide":false,"latitude":null,"longitude":null}],"brandName":"Firefly Aerospace","applyLink":"https://firefly.clearcompany.com/careers/jobs/40a37ce1-c358-e8bf-af36-0a400fab73c1/apply","canSelfSchedule":false},{"id":"3bef51b9-8268-672e-ff4c-3f7debf4871a","positionTitle":"Spacecraft Propulsion Manufacturing Engineer III","description":"<p><strong>ABOUT</strong></p>\n\n<p>Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to reliably and repeatedly launch, land, and operate space systems from Earth to the Moon and beyond. As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the <strong>first </strong>commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the <strong>first</strong> company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.  </p>\n\n<p><strong>SUMMARY</strong></p>\n\n<p>The Firefly Spacecraft Propulsion Manufacturing team is responsible for the fabrication, integration, test, and delivery of engines and fluid systems to spacecraft programs. Propulsion MEs are makers, people who can take an idea on paper and turn it into a fully functioning component ready to fly to space. <strong>This role is located at our spacecraft manufacturing and test site in Cedar Park, TX.</strong></p>\n\n<p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Lead the transition of products from development to production</li>\n\t<li>End to end ownership of the fabrication, assembly, and test procedures for spacecraft propulsion subassemblies.</li>\n\t<li>Create assembly instructions and work with technician teams to implement and qualify new processes</li>\n\t<li>Continuous process development and improvement with the aim of radically increasing production rate and substantially reducing cost.</li>\n\t<li>Lead investigations of process failures through root cause and implementation of corrective actions</li>\n\t<li>Participate in design reviews and provide feedback to the design teams.</li>\n\t<li>Develop and execute functional checkout procedures and processes where applicable.</li>\n\t<li>Disposition non-conformances that occur throughout the build process, develop and implement corrective actions</li>\n\t<li>Conduct manufacturability reviews and implement design improvements</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><strong>QUALIFICATIONS</strong></p>\n\n<p><strong>Required</strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field</li>\n\t<li>8+ years of experience working in a Manufacturing Engineer role</li>\n\t<li>Proven experience with complex assemblies, e.g. production in aerospace/aviation/automotive industries</li>\n\t<li>Able to read and interpret technical drawings and assembly instructions</li>\n\t<li>Proven experience with complex troubleshooting</li>\n\t<li>Proven experience working in dynamic and evolving environments with short deadlines</li>\n\t<li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills to convey methodologies for assembly and troubleshooting</li>\n\t<li>Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills – Must be a team player</li>\n\t<li>Proven experience with tasks requiring extreme attention to detail and prolonged mental concentration</li>\n\t<li>Critical thinking and strong decision making ability</li>\n\t<li>Experience working hands on with high-pressure systems (gas or liquid)</li>\n\t<li>Working knowledge of common fluid components (valves, regulators, instrumentation)</li>\n\t<li>Knowledge of data analysis packages (Python/Excel/SQL)</li>\n\t<li>Experience with PLM systems (Teamcenter, Odoo, or similar)</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><strong>Desired</strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>3 + years of experience in an in-space propulsion manufacturing team</li>\n\t<li>Experience with advanced manufacturing techniques (welding, brazing, casting, additive fabrication, forging, spin forming, etc.)</li>\n\t<li>Experience with writing assembly procedures for mechanical, electrical, or structural systems</li>\n\t<li>Experience writing test plans, procedures and identifying pass/fail criteria on systems</li>\n\t<li>Experience with modern manufacturing principles, such as Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, etc</li>\n\t<li>Experience with complex system assembly and hands on build experience preferably in space systems or aerospace applications</li>\n\t<li>Knowledge of data analysis packages (Python/Excel)</li>\n\t<li>Experience with environmental testing (thermal, vibrational, shock, etc)</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><strong>Firefly 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.</strong><br>\n<br>\n<em>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.</em><br>\n<br>\n<em>Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; 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As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the only commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the only company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Our launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles provide government and commercial customers with full mission services from low Earth orbit to the Moon and beyond. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.</span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\"><strong>SUMMARY</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Join the team that just landed on the Moon. Firefly Aerospace is seeking a <strong>Mission Operations Engineer III</strong> for the <strong>Blue Ghost</strong> program. Following the historic success of Mission 1, we are scaling our operations for complex, multi-manifested missions to locations like the Lunar Far Side and South Pole.</span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">In this role, you aren’t just a flight controller; you are contributing to the entire operations ecosystem. You will own the operational framework of the lander ranging from architecting the Ground System to developing the Flight Operations Products (procedures, scripts, and processes) that make lunar landing possible. You will bridge the gap between spacecraft subsystem teams and real-time execution, leading the mission from the initial mission planning process through Mission Scenario Testing and Mission Simulations. If you want to own the mission from concept to console, this is your seat.<br>\n<br>\n<strong>RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\"><strong>Ground System Management</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\"><strong>Architect</strong> the technical foundation of the mission, defining the Concept of Operations (ConOps) and owning Interface Control Documents (ICDs).</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\"><strong>Lead</strong> the implementation of the entire ground segment infrastructure, towards final approval for Mission Control Center readiness and data distribution architectures.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\"><strong>Direct</strong> rigorous system validation and verification campaigns, defining the criteria for Site Acceptance Testing to Mission Scenario Testing.</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\"><strong>Flight Operations Products</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\"><strong>Define</strong> the operational framework various mission scenarios and vehicles, setting the standards for procedure development, automation scripts, and flight workflows.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\"><strong>Chair</strong> cross-functional Working Groups, resolving complex technical conflicts between subsystem teams to finalize the operational baseline.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\"><strong>Architect</strong> mission operations plans and the roadmap for ops products development.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\"><strong>Drive</strong> the development strategy for software tools, ensuring a seamless and risk-free transition from system design to live operations.</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\"><strong>Simulations and Training</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\"><strong>Architect</strong> parts of the campaign of \"Day-in-the-Life\" (DITL) simulations and mission rehearsals, defining the training objectives for high-stakes lunar maneuvers.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\"><strong>Collaborate</strong> with technical teams to define the requirements for ground simulator integration and validation, write the test plans, and execute them.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\"><strong>Lead</strong> the team training process, assessing readiness and managing the training activities to ensure proficiency in nominal and off-nominal execution.</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\"><strong>Mission Execution &amp; 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Ability to define high-level requirements and translate them into actionable plans.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\"><strong>Software:</strong> Proficient in software for automating ground system tasks and mission-data processing.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\"><strong>Soft Skills:</strong> Highly effective communicator that bridges the gap between technical teams and executive stakeholders. Resolves complex technical debates and make high-value decisions with minimal supervision. Able to run major work campaigns, and executes technical work. Effectively communicates when additional resources are needed by providing clearly defined goals and tasking. Demonstrated ability to mentor junior engineers and maintain high operational standards across a multi-mission fleet.</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\"><strong>Desired</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Experience as a Flight Director or Lead Mission Controller</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Expertise in pre-launch system verification, Day-in-the-Life (DITL) testing, and Ground Readiness Tests (GRT).</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\"><strong>Firefly 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.</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\"><em>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.</em></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\"><em>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.</em></span></span></p>\n","openDate":"2026-04-03T00:00:00","postedDate":"2026-04-03T00:00:00","departmentId":"5DBF25F1-F37D-788F-9AFD-E5AE6AD18800","departmentName":"Spacecraft","officeId":"93342FDE-B491-6DFB-9826-DB223D22FDD2","officeName":"The Hive","location":"Cedar Park TX","locations":[{"city":"Cedar Park","subdivision":"TX","subdivisionFullName":"Texas","country":"US","postalCode":"78613","isRemote":false,"isNationwide":false,"isStatewide":false,"latitude":null,"longitude":null}],"brandName":"Firefly Aerospace","applyLink":"https://firefly.clearcompany.com/careers/jobs/fbdbd27b-ede5-c3db-b784-9bb7d6b61e91/apply","canSelfSchedule":false},{"id":"3cf500fc-4b07-e198-4396-3c716e6c8137","positionTitle":"Orbital Tube Welder II, Spacecraft ","description":"<p><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><strong>ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p>Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to reliably and repeatedly launch, land, and operate space systems from Earth to the Moon and beyond. As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the <strong>first </strong>commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the <strong>first</strong> company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.  </p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><strong>SUMMARY</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px\">We are seeking a skilled Orbital Tube Welder II to support spacecraft assembly, integration, and test (AI&amp;T) activities. This role focuses on precision welding of spacecraft propulsion and fluid systems hardware within a cleanroom integration environment.</span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px\">The ideal candidate has experience performing orbital GTAW welding on aerospace-grade tubing and thrives in a flight hardware environment where quality, traceability, and process discipline are critical. This position works closely with propulsion engineers, integration technicians, quality inspectors, and test teams to ensure spacecraft fluid systems are built to exacting aerospace standards and are ready for environmental testing and launch.</span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px\">Fabricate, bend, face, fit, tack and weld propulsion tubing assemblies</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px\">Cut, prepare, and clean tubing and fittings prior to welding</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px\">Perform orbital welds that meet AWS D17.1 and internal aerospace quality standards</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span 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As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the <strong>first </strong>commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the <strong>first</strong> company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.  </p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\"><strong>SUMMARY</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">As a <strong>Spacecraft Integration Technician I</strong>, you will play a vital role in assembling, integrating, and testing spacecraft. Working closely with integration and test engineers, you will assist in the mechanical and electrical integration of spacecraft, ensuring adherence to high-quality standards and procedures.</span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Your responsibilities will include executing work instructions and test procedures, improving the efficiency of integration facility operations through lean principles, and contributing to the development of spacecraft integration processes and documentation to train future technicians and engineers. 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Your expertise in sewing, patternmaking, and fabric manipulation will directly support mission-critical projects that are defining the future of aerospace exploration and commercial space travel. 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As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the <strong>first </strong>commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the <strong>first</strong> company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.  </p>\n\n<p><strong>SUMMARY</strong></p>\n\n<p>The Supervisor provides leadership and oversight in the manufacture of advanced composite aerospace structures. This role ensures production teams meet quality, safety, cost, and schedule requirements while coaching and developing technicians to achieve high performance. The Supervisor works closely with Manufacturing Engineers, Quality, and Supply Chain partners to coordinate shift execution, resolve issues, and drive continuous improvement across the production area. <strong>This position is for our 2nd Shift operations.</strong></p>\n\n<p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Lead and supervise a production team of technicians to deliver high-quality composite aerospace products on time and within budget.</li>\n\t<li>Support assigned shifts by coordinating resources, resolving issues, and ensuring alignment with daily and long-term production objectives.</li>\n\t<li>Manage and document effective shift handovers to ensure seamless communication, production continuity, and accountability between shifts.</li>\n\t<li>Conduct daily pre-shift readiness checks and support end-of-shift reviews to ensure smooth transition to incoming shifts.</li>\n\t<li>Provide coverage and leadership on nights and weekends as required to support company objectives and production schedules.</li>\n\t<li>Maintain floor presence to monitor operations, verify adherence to work instructions, and support problem resolution.</li>\n\t<li>Review work completed vs. planned; 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As a core strength, we seek composite technicians with a diverse knowledge base along the entire manufacturing line.</p>\n\n<p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Perform all the steps in making aerospace grade composite parts, including but not limited to:\n\t<ul>\n\t\t<li>Cut carbon using hand tools to high tolerance</li>\n\t\t<li>Perform bonding operations (abrade, clean, prep adhesives, etc)</li>\n\t\t<li>Hand lamination of various materials including (carbon, glass, Kevlar, film adhesives and foam or metallic cores)</li>\n\t\t<li>Perform full vacuum bag cure cycles from running instrumentation, debulking through monitoring oven runs</li>\n\t\t<li>Cure materials per mfg. spec</li>\n\t\t<li>Material handling pursuant to AS9100</li>\n\t\t<li>Ability to identify scarf back plies (Scarfing)</li>\n\t</ul>\n\t</li>\n\t<li>Support con-ops and tooling design meetings for future products</li>\n\t<li>Improve composite operations and product designs with engineering</li>\n\t<li>Constantly improve the fabrication operations and drive efficiency projects from the ground up</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><strong>QUALIFICATIONS</strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>8+ years of composite manufacturing experience (aerospace preferred)</li>\n\t<li>Advanced expertise in layup, bonding, and cure processes</li>\n\t<li>Demonstrated ability to build flight-critical or high-complexity hardware</li>\n\t<li>Strong mechanical aptitude and meticulous craftsmanship</li>\n\t<li>Proficient with pneumatic tools, power tools, and precision measurement equipment</li>\n\t<li>Experience in AS9100 or similarly regulated environment</li>\n\t<li>Proven ability to mentor junior team members</li>\n\t<li>Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills</li>\n</ul>\n","openDate":"2026-05-01T00:00:00","postedDate":"2026-05-01T00:00:00","departmentId":"654F5514-293D-BB7A-B609-5A8E4457FAE8","departmentName":"Structures Manufacturing","officeId":"7DDAB9B2-DFF6-0CCE-5B07-C68558416866","officeName":"Briggs TX Facility","location":"Briggs TX","locations":[{"city":"Briggs","subdivision":"TX","subdivisionFullName":"Texas","country":"US","postalCode":"78605","isRemote":false,"isNationwide":false,"isStatewide":false,"latitude":null,"longitude":null}],"brandName":"Firefly Aerospace","applyLink":"https://firefly.clearcompany.com/careers/jobs/4eb5be46-639d-ad13-66e4-25ef1050df9d/apply","canSelfSchedule":false},{"id":"5d690123-1917-7a4f-76d8-52c67dc1fcf5","positionTitle":"Composite Technician I-2nd Shift ","description":"<p><strong>ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE</strong></p>\n\n<p>Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company that enables our world to launch, land, and operate in space – anywhere, anytime. As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the only commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the only company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Our launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles provide government and commercial customers with full mission services from low Earth orbit to the Moon and beyond. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.</p>\n\n<p><strong>SUMMARY</strong></p>\n\n<p>Come help us build rockets. This is an entry-level Composite Technician position where we provide training, outstanding benefits, and opportunities for strong career progression. No previous composites experience is required. Composite Technicians manufacture production and development primary structures, tanks, and secondary structures from raw fiber through delivery to the integration line. The Alpha vehicle is the only American all-composite rocket, and composites fundamentally set Firefly apart from competitors. 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Come be part of something special. <strong><em>This position is located at our rocket production facility north of Cedar Park, in Briggs, TX.</em></strong></p>\n\n<p> </p>\n\n<p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li><strong>Must be able to support 2<sup>nd</sup> Shift Monday -Friday 3pm – 11:30pm</strong></li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Monitors and inspects all incoming deliveries for order accuracy, major defects, or damage during shipping</li>\n\t<li>Compares quantity, part numbers, and supporting documentation of items received with procurement data to ensure completeness and accuracy of order</li>\n\t<li>Notes inaccurate or unacceptable orders received and refuses to accept these items from delivery service</li>\n\t<li>Records received items and routes inventoried parts to the inventory cage</li>\n\t<li>Records shortages and backordered items notifying affected parties</li>\n\t<li>Signals delivery to Recipient listed on order</li>\n\t<li>Maintains awareness of deliveries that require Quality Documentation flagging all orders that do not include the necessary documents as per AS9100/AS9102 requirements.</li>\n\t<li>Maintains material test reports (MTRs) and externally provided quality inspection records for inventory</li>\n\t<li>Supports Engineering by tracking accurate, timely receipt of orders</li>\n\t<li>Supports the Quality Manager with recordkeeping, nonconformances, corrective actions and audit support</li>\n\t<li>Prepares outgoing shipments to ensure proper packaging, address information, packing list, Hazmat signage, and item accuracy</li>\n\t<li>Supports Procurement with recordkeeping and returns</li>\n\t<li>Follows safety regulations, including wearing proper safety clothing and gear at all times</li>\n\t<li>Performs other duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p> </p>\n\n<p><strong>QUALIFICATIONS</strong></p>\n\n<p><strong>Required</strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>High school diploma or GED</li>\n\t<li>Basic math skills</li>\n\t<li>Attention to detail</li>\n\t<li>Software operation and data entry skills</li>\n\t<li>Physical stamina to perform regular duties, including\n\t<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle\">\n\t\t<li>Lift, push, or pull at least 50 pounds</li>\n\t\t<li>Stand for long periods of time</li>\n\t\t<li>Crouch, bend, and reach</li>\n\t</ul>\n\t</li>\n\t<li>Personal and communication skills</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p> </p>\n\n<p><strong>Desired</strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Experience working in a well-structured and automated receiving environment or warehouse</li>\n\t<li>Odoo ERP/MRP</li>\n\t<li>Forklift operation</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p> </p>\n\n<p><strong><em>Firefly 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.</em></strong></p>\n\n<p><em>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.</em></p>\n\n<p><em>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.</em></p>\n","openDate":"2026-07-17T00:00:00","postedDate":"2026-07-17T00:00:00","departmentId":"251A0488-4080-578A-BD70-CC0251B3F47B","departmentName":"Supply Chain and Logistics","officeId":"7DDAB9B2-DFF6-0CCE-5B07-C68558416866","officeName":"Briggs TX Facility","location":"Briggs TX","locations":[{"city":"Briggs","subdivision":"TX","subdivisionFullName":"Texas","country":"US","postalCode":"78605","isRemote":false,"isNationwide":false,"isStatewide":false,"latitude":null,"longitude":null}],"brandName":"Firefly Aerospace","applyLink":"https://firefly.clearcompany.com/careers/jobs/fc0df9db-2f96-bc00-21e6-f17198235fe5/apply","canSelfSchedule":false},{"id":"80785887-dd8e-8966-6504-15f45b95f7d1","positionTitle":"Supply Chain Manager – Spacecraft","description":"<p><strong>ABOUT:</strong></p>\n\n<p>Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to reliably and repeatedly launch, land, and operate space systems from Earth to the Moon and beyond. 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As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the <strong>first </strong>commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the <strong>first</strong> company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.  <span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\"><strong> </strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\"><strong>SUMMARY</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Become a vital force in Firefly's groundbreaking journey to Launch, Land, and Orbit! Our Supply Chain Team is seeking sharp, energetic individuals with an unwavering eye for detail. As the Senior Manager of Inventory Control, you'll be a critical pillar of the Firefly Supply Chain Team. Step up, contribute meaningfully, and shape the future with us.</span></span></p>\n\n<p> </p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\"><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES </strong></span></span></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Direct responsibility for the Main Manufacturing Warehouse (footprint optimization, cleanrooms, ESD limits), Launch Warehouse Locations (mission-critical staging, remote tracking, high-velocity distribution), and Line-Side Inventory (Kanban, kitting, point-of-use replenishment).</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Full leadership over multi-shift warehouse managers, supervisors, and material handlers, focusing heavily on safety culture (OSHA compliance, crane/forklift operations, aerospace compliance, and HAZMAT management).</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Meticulous control of all components via serialization, batch/lot tracking, shelf-life limitations (epoxies, composites), and strict ITAR access control.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Ensure continuous cycle-counting to maintain inventory accuracy and prevent operational shutdowns.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Manage local and satellite Firefly Aerospace Warehouse locations and their associated functions, including Receiving, Materials Management, Picking, and Transfers.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Ensure accuracy, movement, and safe handling / storage of all inventory items. </span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Develop roles and responsibility for Warehouse personnel and develop standard work and measurements. </span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Create and maintain accuracy of all warehouse SOPs and ensure training requirements are maintained and documented. </span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Support System and Data integrity within the ERP system. </span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Develop and implement a culture of continuous improvement and KPIs to measure team efforts. </span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Support Quality, Production, Launch and other Firefly departments at the highest level of safety and quality. </span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Support all Firefly Warehouse and Logistics expansion and mission efforts domestically and internationally. </span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Use sound management principles and techniques to achieve a high level of efficiency and to develop talent, skills, and processes. </span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Maintain material in accordance with AS9100 processes. </span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Follow positive employee relations practices. 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As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the <strong>first </strong>commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the <strong>first</strong> company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.  </p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\"><strong>SUMMARY</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">We welcome you to join the Firefly Systems Engineering Team as a Principal Systems Engineer for the Alpha Launch Vehicle, to leverage your creative and technical expertise at the vehicle level over the whole product lifecycle from requirement definition through production, verification &amp; flight. On the Alpha Systems Engineering team, you will work directly with the Stage REs and System Configuration Engineers to establish high confidence in the reliability of our vehicles with a right-sized approach, requiring minimal manual overhead for each mission. You will work with design engineering, manufacturing, integration, test, and launch teams to ensure the production of a thoroughly tested, operationally efficient, and reliable vehicle that meets system-level requirements. The Systems Engineering team is accountable for requirements, interfaces, and test planning; we validate system architectures, manage technical budgets and design configurations, develop test plans, ensure verification of requirements, and support mission operations. You will be expected to be able to speak knowledgeably about the current system configuration and provide status updates on performance, changes, schedule, and risks. It will be your job to translate program plans and the engineering teams’ vision into mission success. A successful candidate will be a self-starter, elevate their teammates, and be passionate about the space industry.</span></span></p>\n\n<h1><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\"><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></span></span></h1>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">To deliver a robust, reliable, and economical product, successfully completing all mission requirements:</span></span></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Own the traceability, vehicle-wide, between requirements, design data, qualification/acceptance test data, performance capabilities, and as-built records.</span></span>\n\n\t<ul>\n\t\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Serve as internal auditor and champion iterative improvements to ensure rapid auditability of every essential verification activity performed for each Alpha vehicle.</span></span></li>\n\t\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Innovate Firefly's Mission Assurance process, creating structured flexibility to meet the needs of programs - ranging from Class D Missions to Category 2 Launch Vehicles - applying the appropriate level of rigor.</span></span></li>\n\t</ul>\n\t</li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Support Root Cause Investigations, by contribution or by leading them directly, as appropriate.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Support the Alpha Systems Engineering team in driving steady progress in the change control and risk review boards, mentor owners of changes and risks to meet the standard of rigor and responsiveness as appropriate.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Set the standard for actionable, high signal-to-noise ratio analyses that drive progress and continuous improvement. </span></span>\n\t<ul>\n\t\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Functional Hazard Analysis (FHA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Failure Modes Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA), etc</span></span></li>\n\t\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Probability of failure analysis, Deorbit Analysis, Debris Risk Analysis, Trajectory Analyses, etc.</span></span></li>\n\t\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Work directly with the Mission Management and Regulatory teams on customer, FAA, and Range deliverables.</span></span></li>\n\t</ul>\n\t</li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Create training, present lectures, and mentor Systems Engineers and Subsystem Leads for standard tailoring, requirements, test plans, change and risk ownership, and mission assurance analyses; gather and execute process and tool feature requests from them to empower them.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Be a force-enabler for the engineering and operations teams at Firefly by continuously eliminating non-value-added overhead across the organization; identify opportunities for automation and implement them.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Travel to support off-site integration activities, testing, and launch operations as needed. (~4-6x/ year)</span></span>\n\t<ul>\n\t\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Support static fire and LV walkdowns.</span></span></li>\n\t\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Drive all NCRs that gate static fire or launch to closure.</span></span></li>\n\t</ul>\n\t</li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Serve as surge support for other teams by performing functions such as:</span></span>\n\t<ul>\n\t\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Becoming a subject matter expert on key program system requirements.</span></span></li>\n\t\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Effectively communicating at a technical level across all program disciplines to help guide each team towards compliance.</span></span></li>\n\t\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Write, revise, and maintain interface control documents.</span></span></li>\n\t</ul>\n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h1><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\"><strong>QUALIFICATIONS</strong></span></span></h1>\n\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Required</span></span></h2>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">BS in Aerospace Engineering or related engineering discipline required</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">10+ years of focused hands-on experience in an interdisciplinary execution role on spacecraft; equivalent work will be considered.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Firm comprehension and demonstrated application of first principles in engineering disciplines (orbital mechanics, controls, mechanical, structural dynamics, electrical, mechatronics, materials, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and propulsion).</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Strong working knowledge of fabrication and assembly methodologies, production management tools, and quality control processes.</span></span></li>\n\t<li>\n\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Experience leading interdisciplinary project teams, including hardware and software engineers.</span></span></p>\n\t</li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Strong working knowledge of ASME, MIL, ASTM, and/or NASA Standards, as well as Systems Engineering best practices – able to adapt processes to meet the needs of the team.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Exceptional communication (written and verbal), public speaking, and presentation skills.</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Desired</span></span></h2>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Experience through the full lifecycle of a spacecraft mission from SRR to mission operations.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Experience tailoring SMC/AFSPCM/91-710/etc equivalent range documents; understanding, documenting, and resolving the technical implications and risks associated with the tailoring.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Fundamental software development experience in Python, C++, or equivalent.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Experience developing software solutions and interface requirements for engineering and production tools.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\">Experienced in Agile Project Management using Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket)</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\"><em><strong>Firefly 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.</strong></em></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\"><em>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, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a 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.</em></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif\"><em>Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; 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As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the <strong>first </strong>commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the <strong>first</strong> company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.  </p>\n\n<p><strong>SUMMARY</strong></p>\n\n<p>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 &amp; flight. You will work with design engineering, manufacturing, integration, test and launch teams to ensure the production of a thoroughly tested, operationally efficient and reliable vehicle that meets system level requirements. 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. You will be expected to be able to speak knowledgeably about the current system configuration and provide status updates on performance, changes, schedule, and risks. It will be your job to translate program plan and engineering team’s vision into system level success. 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If you’re the type of person that wants to know every last detail regarding the operation, function and performance of a rocket, Test and Launch Operations is the place for you. Operations engineers partner with engineers from across the company to test and validate hardware all in the pursuit of making flight worthy components. Best of all, they launch the rockets. Firefly is a new aerospace company, full of creative and talented people, and the engineers in Flight and Test Operations are the where the “Lox hits the TEA-TEB”.</p>\n\n<p>Engineers on this team are responsible for not just partnering with their fellow engineers to hash out plans to test components to their flight-like limits, but also developing the required infrastructure, mechanical, electrical and software, to support these tests. Engineers are expected to be fast on their feet, adaptive and responsive to challenges. They are expected to be in the field, working in hands on and time sensitive applications. 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Your dedication and precision will ensure safe, repeatable spaceflight. As a Test Technician, you’ll work side by side with engineers on high-stakes test operations, standing up flight hardware on test stands and fixtures that push boundaries. 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