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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 & 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 teams vision into system level success. A successful candidate will be a self-starter, elevate their teammates and be passionate about the space industry.
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 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.
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 & 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 teams vision into system level success. A successful candidate will be a self-starter, elevate their teammates and be passionate about the space industry.
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BS in Aerospace Engineering or related engineering discipline required
4+ years of focused hands-on experience in an interdisciplinary project management or execution role on spacecraft, equivalent work will be considered.
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).
Experience leading interdisciplinary project teams of including hardware and software engineers.
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.
Exceptional communication (written and verbal), public speaking and presentation skills.
Experience through the full lifecycle of a spacecraft mission from SRR to mission operations.
Strong working knowledge of GNC analysis and cislunar mission planning.
Strong working knowledge of the lunar surface environment and robotics.
MS or PhD in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical field.
Strong working knowledge of real time visual navigation systems for autonomous control.
Experience designing spacecraft architectures or critical subsystems for reliability and radiation resiliency.
Strong working knowledge of fabrication and assembly methodologies, production management tools, and quality control processes.
Experience tailoring SMC/AFSPCM/91-710 equivalent range documents; understanding, documenting and resolving the technical implications and risks associated with the tailoring.
Experienced on Agile Project Management using Atlassian tools (JIRA, confluence, bitbucket)
PMP or equivalent project management experience
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.
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