Chief Engineer - Spacecraft

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline (e.g. computer science, mathematics, physics, chemistry)
• 10+ yrs. in spacecraft/subsystem development and operations
• 5+ yrs. in aerospace working in a leadership role
• Subject matter expert in one or more spacecraft spacecraft, space systems, or operations Engineering domains
• Active TS/SCI Security Clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Security Clearance
• Demonstrated ability to apply engineering fundamentals, including a strong understanding of orbital mechanics
• Ability to travel approximately 10% of the time, with higher percentages in support of environmental test and launch
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written
• Flexibility regarding workflow and process
• Excellent organization skills; willingness to work with a team, share expertise, and follow instructions to accomplish established goals

• Master's or PhD degree in engineering or related discipline (e.g. computer science, mathematics, physics, chemistry)
• 20+ years of professional, hands-on experience in aerospace engineering field (design, analysis, manufacturing, test, or operations at the vehicle-level)
• Demonstrated competency with engineering design configuration, risk management, and change management
• Ability to anticipate the impacts of vehicle-level changes to launch vehicle and/or spacecraft systems
• Experience serving as the primary technical authority over a full spacecraft lifecycle, from kickoff to mission completion
• On-console test experience or support of launch vehicle and/or spacecraft system operations
• Experience with real-time troubleshooting and anomaly resolution in high-stakes environments
• Comprehensive understanding of aerospace manufacturing processes, materials, and specifications
• Experience working in a clean room environment (e.g. ISO 14644-1:2015(E) Class 8)
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards such as Range Safety, AS9100, and SMC Standards
• Experience with Atlassian products (Confluence, Jira, Bitbucket), Teamcenter, Epsilon3, and/or Odoo
• Experience with national security space missions such as Space Control, Space Domain Awareness, Space-based Remote Sensing, or others
• Experience with small and/or medium satellites including constellation programs
• Experience with MBSE, Modeling & Simulation for system and mission level engineering solutions
• Experience with space system reliability, availability, maintainability, and safety requirements
• Familiarity with industry standards and guidance, including SMC, GEVS, TORs, AIIA, MIL-STD, etc.

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.

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.