ADCS Engineer III (Controls), Elytra

Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or related field

5-10 years of experience in spacecraft ADCS systems with significant depth in attitude control system design or flight software development

Advanced knowledge of attitude dynamics and control theory, including rotational dynamics, attitude representations, control moment generation, and stability analysis

Strong understanding of classical control theory and frequency domain analysis techniques

Expertise in real-time software development using C++ for mission-critical applications

Experience developing high-fidelity actuator models and attitude control system testbeds

Proficiency in hardware-in-the-loop testing and requirement verification for mission-critical systems

Understanding of software development best practices including version control (Git), code documentation, and testing

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Master's degree or PhD in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, applied mathematics, or related field

Experience architecting and implementing control systems for operational spacecraft from development through mission operations

Expertise in advanced control techniques such as nonlinear control methods, optimal control, model predictive control, or adaptive control applied to spacecraft applications

Hands-on experience with spacecraft actuator systems including reaction wheels, control moment gyros, magnetic torque rods, and thruster systems

Advanced knowledge of state estimation techniques including Kalman filtering, sensor fusion, and covariance analysis

Advanced knowledge of numerical methods for control law tuning, root-solving, and parameter optimization

Experience with modern flight software frameworks and real-time operating systems

Software engineering expertise with proficiency in development practices including version control, code review, testing, documentation, and CI/CD workflows

Proficiency in Python for scripting, data analysis, and automation

Working knowledge of spacecraft systems and mission operations

Proven ability to develop junior engineers while managing technical responsibilities

Track record of thought leadership through publications, presentations, or contributions to industry state-of-the-art

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.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Firefly is governed based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.