Principal ADCS Engineer

Master's degree or PhD in aerospace engineering or related field, or bachelor's degree with substantial technical accomplishments demonstrating analytical rigor equivalent to graduate research

10+ years of experience in spacecraft ADCS with demonstrated expertise and technical leadership across multiple programs

Demonstrated experience supporting operational spacecraft programs through multiple missions

Mastery of spacecraft attitude dynamics with deep expertise in a specialization area combined with strong understanding across ADCS domains

Experience developing strategic vision, technical roadmaps, and capability development initiatives for ADCS teams

Proficiency in the development of flight software and physics simulations for spaceflight applications

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

Proficiency with Python, C++, Linux, and specialized tools and libraries relevant to domain

Comprehensive knowledge of spacecraft subsystems and their impact on ADCS design and performance

Demonstrated ability to elevate the technical capabilities of engineers through mentorship, developing high performers who strengthen the organization around them

Excellent communication and presentation skills, with an ability to convey complex technical concepts to executives, customers, and non-technical stakeholders

PhD with research contributions advancing a specialization area relevant to spacecraft ADCS

Background as a technical leader on operational spacecraft programs from development through multiple successful missions

Deep expertise in advanced techniques relevant to specialization

Demonstrated proficiency across multiple ADCS specialization areas

Proven ability to influence technical direction and drive consensus across multidisciplinary organizations

Skill in communicating with program management, customers, and executives in both technical and business forums

Experience leading or supporting anomaly investigations and resolving mission-critical ADCS issues

History of applying technical expertise to achieve customer mission success and initiate new business opportunities

Innovation through patents or technical contributions in specialization area

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.