Jobs at Firefly Aerospace

Performs precision cleaning, chemical passivation, validation, inspection, packaging, and documentation for aerospace ground-support fluid-system components. Operates cleaning, inspection, and testing equipment; monitors cleanroom conditions; maintains equipment and calibration records; handles chemicals and lifting equipment safely; and ensures compliance with aerospace cleanliness, quality, safety, and export-control requirements.

The IT Business Analyst II is responsible for optimizing automation in Finance, Accounting, and HR, by analyzing processes, defining system strategies, and supporting digital transformations. They will collaborate with stakeholders, manage projects, and develop training materials for end users.

Own planning, scheduling, and execution for avionics development across hardware, firmware, harnessing, launch vehicle, and spacecraft systems. Build and maintain integrated schedules, track risks and backlogs, support staffing and budgets, interface with program management, prepare design review documentation, automate metrics with Python/SQL, and maintain visibility using Jira/Confluence.

Develop interactive SCORM-compliant eLearning courses and multimedia assets from instructional designs using Articulate 360 and video tools. Produce/edit instructional video and motion graphics, apply accessibility and branding standards, publish and test LMS content, leverage generative AI to accelerate workflows, maintain and refresh training materials, and collaborate with designers and subject-matter experts.

Lead design, implementation, and operation of resilient network infrastructure across corporate and mission-critical environments. Set reliability targets, oversee monitoring/alerting, capacity planning, change control, incident response, and mentor NetOps staff. Manage projects, support launches/missions, and ensure network security and hybrid cloud networking.

Design, develop, and validate guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) software and simulations for launch vehicles. Perform 6DOF dynamics, tuning of attitude control, sensor/actuator modeling, stability and sensitivity analyses, hardware-in-the-loop testing, mission operations support, and post-flight analysis. Interface with cross-disciplinary teams and author technical documentation to improve GNC systems and tools.

Design, implement, and maintain infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD pipelines (Terraform, Jenkins); administer Linux servers; automate operations; implement monitoring and security controls; troubleshoot incidents and participate in on-call rotation.

Lead information assurance for space and enterprise systems, map CNSSP-12 into engineering requirements, manage RMF (NIST SP 800-37) accreditation to obtain ATOs, enforce NIST/CMMC/STIG compliance, run risk assessments, oversee compliance teams, incident response, and red-team/testing to ensure secure architectures for ground and space segments.

Lead and maintain security for DoD/IC programs including SCIF management, security plans, incident investigations, personnel and information security, classified material handling, IC security assessments, and program security compliance with NISPOM, ICDs, and DoD policies. Provide oversight, training, and support for classified launch campaigns and integration.

Design, analyze, and deliver spacecraft separation and interfacing mechanisms across the product lifecycle. Own conceptual design, sizing and strength calculations, CAD and manufacturing drawings, hardware development, qualification testing, requirements generation, trade studies, and compliance with relevant launch standards. Collaborate cross-functionally and improve processes.

Lead design and development of tooling, fixtures, and production equipment for aerospace composite components. Drive process improvements, implement manufacturing solutions, resolve nonconformances, create standardized work instructions, mentor engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet quality, cost, and schedule targets for high-rate composite production.

Lead a flight dynamics team delivering mission design, orbit determination, and maneuver planning for LEO and cislunar spacecraft. Manage hiring, performance, budgets, roadmaps, and cross-functional delivery while improving tools, processes, and team capabilities to support operational missions.

Develop, program, and optimize Automated Fiber Placement (AFP) processes using Ingersoll systems and Vericut tools. Translate ply books into AFP paths, support machine setup and calibration, validate programs with simulation and dry runs, troubleshoot AFP issues, collaborate on DFM and tooling, document process improvements, and support audits and corrective actions to improve part quality and production efficiency.

Lead and grow an ADCS team responsible for attitude determination and control across LEO and cislunar missions. Own team leadership, hiring, performance management, budgeting, roadmap and strategy, and day-to-day delivery of ADCS software, analysis, and flight operations while interfacing with program managers and stakeholders to meet mission schedules and technical standards.

Manage payload and spacecraft integration activities, serve as primary technical/programmatic interface to customers (NASA, FAA, USAF, commercial), develop interface requirements and ICDs, resolve technical FFF and environmental issues, coordinate integration, testing, launch, and operations, and lead design reviews and technical interchange meetings.

Lead end-to-end mission operations for lunar and LEO/GEO missions: define ground-segment requirements, develop flight operations products (procedures, scripts, automation), run simulations and training, supervise mission simulations, and staff/lead real-time console operations for assigned spacecraft subsystems.

Lead end-to-end mission operations for lunar and multi-manifested missions: architect ground segment, develop flight operations products, run simulation and training campaigns, direct verification/validation, manage configuration and access, lead mission execution consoles, and coordinate cross-team stakeholders from planning through mission operations.

As a Spacecraft Systems Engineer II, you will develop spacecraft systems, manage technical budgets, validate architecture, and ensure operational efficiency for space missions.

Lead design, implementation, testing, and integration of high-reliability C++ flight software for launch vehicles and spacecraft. Collaborate with engineering teams, follow aerospace processes, support vehicle testing and launches, and develop internal Python tools.

Lead mechanical designer and project manager for ground support equipment, tooling, test stands, and launch infrastructure. Own projects end-to-end: requirements, 3D CAD, analysis, fabrication oversight, testing, and activation. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, perform FEA and hand calculations, produce GD&T drawings, and support build and activation at multiple sites.