Firefly Aerospace

Technician

• Follow complex assembly procedures and work instructions
• Execute integration processes
• Stage, set up, assemble, test and install flight hardware including installation of cable harnessing
• Familiarization with working in ESD environments
• Utilize necessary tooling and fixturing
• Follow complex planning instructions for assembly and integration for the assembly of all vehicle subsystems
• Communicate effectively with engineers and teammates
• Identify discrepancies between design and manufacture/assembly and resolve them
• Support engineering in defining manufacturability, producibility and assembly of design using industry standard parts and products

Vehicle Integration Technician II

Operations

• Derive and maintain operational requirements for assigned ground segment capabilities, authoring sections of ICDs and mission specifications
• Lead the integration and validation of specific ground segment tools, data pipelines, and remote interfaces, delivering requirement closure verification data
• Plan and execute Ground Readiness Tests and end-to-end mission scenarios for assigned subsystems or capabilities
• Coordinate tasking with contributing organizations (ground service providers, IT, cyber, flight dynamics, ground software) for assigned capabilities, and maintain configuration control of assigned ground segment elements
• Write flight ConOps documents compliant with mission requirements, identifying mission-specific challenges early in the development cycle
• Own the operational framework for one or more spacecraft subsystems (e.g., GNC, Thermal), authoring mission-critical procedures and automation scripts and managing their test, validation, and configuration control
• Lead test procedure, script, and utilities development for assigned subsystems, including the disposition of flight rules and tracking of hazardous commands
• Coordinate development of on-board command sequences and FDIR for assigned subsystems with systems engineering and flight software teams, ensuring sequences meet system requirements
• Lead cross-functional Working Groups, driving technical discussions with subsystem designers to mature procedures across commissioning, routine operations, maneuvers, and contingency scenarios
• Design scenario-focused Day-in-the-Life (DITL) simulations including anomaly scenarios derived from FMEA and mission objectives to stress-test procedures, long-term operational behaviors, and fault responses ahead of critical mission events
• Serve as Simulation Supervisor, coordinating scheduling, system configuration, execution, hotwash, and recovery for assigned simulations
• Coordinate software and hardware stakeholders supporting mission simulations (flight software, GNC, hardware-in-the-loop testbeds)
• Mentor junior engineers during team training, ensuring flight controllers are proficient in nominal and anomaly response for your assigned subsystem
• Staff critical console roles during commissioning, maneuvers, high-pressure anomalies, and long-duration shifts and rehearsals
• Lead real-time operations for assigned subsystems, providing clear technical status to mission leadership

Mission Operations Engineer II

Engineer

• Define vehicle-level architecture, capabilities, specifications, operations, and interdisciplinary optimization in alignment with Firefly objectives
• Influence and direct configuration requirements by conducting, evaluating, and leading system-level trades to drive innovation in vehicle design and functionality
• Analyze and optimize mass, delta V, power, and data budgets, ensuring technical feasibility and operational success
• Chair vehicle-level design and milestone reviews, holding the team to the Firefly and Program standards to meet the risk posture of the program
• Develop innovative solutions for vehicle design and operations, integrating modern technologies to improve program capabilities
• Identify creative ways to achieve standardization and commonality of component selection and integrated system designs across Firefly programs/product lines
• Own the technical risk posture for assigned program/product and missions as the authority for vehicle risk
• Actively reduce system vulnerabilities through robust root cause investigation, change management, corrective action, and risk mitigation/verification plans
• Review and validate designs, work instructions, nonconformances, test plans, and test procedures across sub-systems
• Manage program risks by identifying, mitigating, and tracking potential technical issues, while enabling cross-department/program communication of impacts risks and associated changes
• Provide real time (on-console) support for integrated operations, working to resolve live anomalies during mission operations
• Lead interdisciplinary efforts in coordination with Business Development, Engineering, Program Management, and Operations for your assigned program/product
• Collaborate with Production, Integration, and Quality Assurance departments to ensure seamless operations
• Act as the primary technical point of contact for customers, vendors, and program partners across the full lifecycle (from proposal through end of mission data reviews)
• Represent Firefly at conferences, reviews, and investor meetings
• Lead Mission Readiness and Data Reviews to ensure the vehicle and personnel are ready to support missions for assigned program/product
• Provide technical mentorship to the team and facilitate the training pipeline for the Chief Engineering team

Deputy Chief Engineer, Spacecraft

• Define vehicle-level architecture, capabilities, specifications, operations, and interdisciplinary optimization in alignment with Firefly objectives
• Influence and direct configuration requirements by conducting, evaluating, and leading system-level trades to drive innovation in vehicle design and functionality
• Analyze and optimize mass, delta V, power, and data budgets, ensuring technical feasibility and operational success
• Chair vehicle-level design and milestone reviews, holding the team to the Firefly and Program standards to meet the risk posture of the program
• Develop innovative solutions for vehicle design and operations, integrating modern technologies to improve program capabilities
• Identify creative ways to achieve standardization and commonality of component selection and integrated system designs across Firefly programs/product lines
• Own the technical risk posture for assigned program/product and missions as the authority for vehicle risk
• Actively reduce system vulnerabilities though robust root cause investigation, change management, corrective action, and risk mitigation/verification plans
• Review and validate designs, work instructions, nonconformances, test plans, and test procedures across sub-systems
• Manage program risks by identifying, mitigating, and tracking potential technical issues, while enabling cross-department/program communication of impacts risks and associated changes
• Provide real time (on-console) support for integrated operations, working to resolve live anomalies during mission operations
• Lead interdisciplinary efforts in coordination with Business Development, Engineering, Program Management, and Operations for your assigned program/product
• Collaborate with Production, Integration, and Quality Assurance departments to ensure seamless operations
• Act as the primary technical point of contact for customers, vendors, and program partners across the full lifecycle (from proposal through end of mission data reviews)
• Represent Firefly at conferences, reviews, and investor meetings
• Lead Mission Readiness and Data Reviews to ensure the vehicle and personnel are ready to support missions for assigned program/product
• Provide technical mentorship to the team and facilitate the training pipeline for the Chief Engineering team

Chief Engineer

• Performs work according to policy, procedures and specifications
• Constructs launch SCADA systems from specific instrumentation and communication devices
• Installs, calibrates, troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs major electronic systems and peripheral devices per manufacturer's specification
• Reads complex schematics, wiring diagrams and shop drawings for the purpose of installation, troubleshooting and repairing of components
• Troubleshoots, installs, and calibrates various instruments, including ultrasonic level transmitters, flow meters, pressure transducers, thermocouples, resistance temperature devices, differential pressure transducers, strain gauges, accelerometers and microphones
• Utilizes a wide range of test equipment, including recorders, computers, PC based software analyzer programs, oscilloscopes, data analyzers, analog and digital multi-meters, and other test equipment, while performing tests to identify problems and to maintain and calibrate equipment to performance standards
• Connects, disconnects, and tags out equipment and circuits for test or repair and safety of personnel and equipment
• Pulls and terminates cables using various wire stripping, crimping tools and connector types
• Performs installations in compliance with OSHA, NEC and IEEE
• Performs soldering on electronic components
• Performs basic mechanical repairs as required
• Maintains and repairs complete systems and repair/replace subcomponents as required
• Performs launch site checkouts for test and launch operations and supports launch day red team

Launch Technician, EGSE

• Review planned work orders and align daily priorities with production Leads
• Prepare incoming jobs for production by printing work instructions and manufacturing order documents, assembling job packets, and staging work in the proper flow locations
• Unpack parts, organize hardware, and verify all required parts are present and correct
• Consume parts in the ERP system and support part pick activities
• Visually inspect incoming parts for damage, discrepancies, and non-conformance
• Clean hardware using approved cleaning methods, including ultrasonic / sonic cleaning processes and perform part marking.
• Complete prep-level assembly operations such as helicoil, keensert, or other light installation steps and support other technician assembly work when required
• Triage held jobs to identify opportunities to unblock work and coordinate with supporting teams to resolve issues
• Escalate inventory, BOM and documentation issues to Warehouse, Planning, or Manufacturing Engineering as appropriate
• Document standard rework, create NCRs for non-conforming parts, and support the incorporation and submission of work instruction redlines
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment, including chemical compliance checks and shop safety walkthroughs

Vehicle Integration Prep Technician

Chief Engineer – Spacecraft

• Own and improve upon existing work order process to improve efficiency between engineering drawing release and completion of fabrication, including drawing review, material procurement, material organization & kitting, Non-Destructive Testing, assembly, proof testing, coating, and commissioning
• Direct interaction with technicians to reconcile differences in design intent vs as-built
• Performing make/buy decisions to hit project budget & schedule requirements
• Establish, manage, and leverage relationships with key suppliers and internal customers
• Participation in design reviews, providing feedback on design for operability, serviceability, and manufacturability
• Creation and upkeep of milestone-based schedules to communicate build progress to stakeholders
• Identification and dispositioning of potential non-conformances found throughout the build lifecycle
• Assist design engineers by creating mBOM's, creating RFQ's, and managing virtual inventory

GSE Manufacturing Engineer I

• Fabricate and assemble high quality, high reliability wire harnesses and electro-mechanical assemblies
• Ensures that all work performed is properly and completely documented in preparation for QA inspection
• Demonstrates effective harness repair techniques using acceptable practices including splicing, soldering, and pinning of wiring
• Read and interpret planning documents, process controls, schematics, wiring diagrams, specifications, drawings, manuals, blueprints, and engineering sketches
• Provide feedback to engineering on quality, discrepancy identification and manufacturing and design improvements
• Comply with the company FOD program, tool control program, 5-S program, and all safety regulations
• Self-monitor work progress against area benchmarks and achieve on time delivery of all work

Avionics Production Technician

• Review planned work orders and?align?daily priorities with production Leads
• Prepare incoming jobs for production by printing work instructions and manufacturing order documents, assembling job packets, and staging work in the proper flow locations
• Unpack parts, organize hardware, and verify all required parts are present and correct
• Consume parts in the ERP system and support part pick activities when shortages or missing materials are?identified
• Visually inspect incoming parts for damage, discrepancies, and non-conformance
• Clean hardware using approved cleaning methods, including ultrasonic / sonic cleaning processes?and perform part marking.
• Complete prep-level assembly operations such as?helicoil,?keensert, or other light installation steps as?required
• Triage held jobs to?identify?opportunities to unblock work and coordinate with supporting teams to resolve issues
• Escalate inventory, BOM?and documentation issues to Warehouse, Planning, or Manufacturing Engineering as appropriate
• Document standard rework, create NCRs for non-conforming parts, and support the incorporation and submission of work instruction redlines
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment, including chemical compliance checks and shop safety walkthroughs

Manufacturing Engine Integration Prep Technician

• Ensure that the build process is being performed according to the instructions
• Assembly of valves, actuators, and other sub-assemblies
• Test, functional verification, and troubleshooting of hydraulic and pneumatically actuated cryogenic valves, systems and components
• Assist engineers in reviewing and developing design concepts, tooling, test hardware and providing feedback for improvements
• Hydrostatically and pneumatically proof components
• Follow, review, improve and provide feedback on work instructions for complex mechanical systems and installations
• Precision assembly of rocket engine components: combustion devices, valves, turbomachinery, and other sub-assemblies
• Safely work with hazardous systems, chemicals, and high-pressure operations
• Root cause and diagnostic component disassembly, repair, and work
• Clean and passivate hardware using means such as solvent/chemical, mechanical, ultrasonic, and precision cleaning methods
• Perform shop level maintenance and calibration of equipment such as pumps, tanks, filtration systems, scales, etc.

Components Manufacturing Technician II

Full-stack Engineer

• Serve as a technical authority on the navigation of orbital spacecraft and landers, providing expertise across programs and domains
• Develop and validate novel navigation methodologies, tools, and best practices for complex or unprecedented mission requirements
• Lead resolution of the most challenging navigation problems across the organization
• Provide authoritative technical review and oversight of launch vehicle navigation designs, changes, and risks
• Establish technical standards for mission design, software development, testing, and requirement verification
• Drive navigation strategy and roadmap development, identifying capability gaps, investment priorities, and opportunities for adopting emerging technology
• Initiate and execute continuous improvement initiatives for navigation processes, tools, and operational efficiency
• Represent navigation expertise in executive-level technical reviews, mission milestone reviews, customer meetings, and proposal efforts
• Participate in critical technical work including algorithm development, test campaign execution, and mission operations support
• Mentor and develop engineers at all levels, cultivating the next generation of technical leaders

Principal Navigation Engineer

• Lead thermal analyses that drive major vehicle design decisions across multiple spacecraft programs.
• Own the architecture, validation, and long-term maintenance of integrated spacecraft thermal models.
• Develop innovative analytical methods, workflows, and automation that improve team capability and efficiency.
• Lead thermal trade studies involving mission environments, propulsion effects, lunar surface interactions, cryogenics, and advanced thermal control technologies.
• Define thermal analysis strategies supporting conceptual design through flight.
• Organize and lead testing, including vehicle-level thermal vacuum testing.
• Serve as the point of contact for the thermal control subsystem during launch operations.
• Lead model validation efforts using thermal vacuum, qualification, acceptance, and flight data.
• Mentor and technically review work performed by thermal engineers across multiple experience levels.
• Represent Thermal Engineering during customer reviews and major program design reviews.
• Provide technical leadership during anomaly investigations and rapid-response engineering efforts.
• Influence organizational best practices, analytical standards, and long-term capability development.
• Support hiring, technical interviews, and development of the thermal engineering team.

Spacecraft Thermal Engineer III

• Follow complex assembly procedures and work instructions
• Execute integration processes
• Stage, set up, assemble, test and install flight hardware including installation of cable harnessing.
• Familiarization with working in ESD environments
• Utilize necessary tooling and fixturing
• Follow complex planning instructions for assembly and integration for the assembly of all vehicle subsystems.
• Communicate effectively with engineers and teammates
• Identify discrepancies between design and manufacture/assembly and resolve them
• Support engineering in defining manufacturability, producibility and assembly of design using industry standard parts and products

Vehicle Integration Technician III

Logistics Specialist

• Plan, Schedule and Manage inbound, outbound and 3rd Party shipments
• Receives items into inventory system
• Record shortages and back ordered items
• Ability to adapt, work under pressure
• Knowledge of all transportation modes, routing, and transportation regulations (with a strong focus on trucking, specialty equipment and oversized loads)
• Knowledge of International freight regulations
• Communication with carriers, relationship building
• Supports Corporate procurement
• Supports Engineering by tracking accurate, timely receipt of orders
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Process shipment requests and troubleshoot exceptions as needed
• Ability to properly pack fragile and special sized items