Firefly Aerospace

Operations

• Architect the operational ConOps for Elytra missions, owning the operational interpretation of spacecraft design
• Own and approve Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and ground system architectures supporting long-duration and multi-role missions
• Lead system-level validation and verification campaigns from early integration through sustained operations readiness
• Define the operational standards for Elytra missions, including procedure structure, automation philosophy, and command authority models
• Chair cross-functional Working Groups, resolving complex technical tradeoffs between spacecraft design and operational risk
• Build and maintain the long-term roadmap for operations product development as the mission evolves
• Set the strategy for internal operations software and tooling, ensuring scalability and reliability across years of operations
• Define requirements for simulator fidelity, integration, and validation; approve test plans and readiness criteria
• Serve in senior console or leadership roles during critical operations, anomalies, and maneuver campaigns
• Provide authoritative direction to the operations team and mission leadership during high-impact events

Spacecraft Mission Operations Engineer III

Engineer

• Lead the transition of products from development to production
• End to end ownership of the fabrication, assembly, and test procedures for spacecraft propulsion subassemblies.
• Create assembly instructions and work with technician teams to implement and qualify new processes
• Continuous process development and improvement with the aim of radically increasing production rate and substantially reducing cost.
• Lead investigations of process failures through root cause and implementation of corrective actions
• Participate in design reviews and provide feedback to the design teams.
• Develop and execute functional checkout procedures and processes where applicable.
• Disposition non-conformances that occur throughout the build process, develop and implement corrective actions
• Conduct manufacturability reviews and implement design improvements

Spacecraft Propulsion Manufacturing Engineer II

Mechanical Engineer

• Design of ground fluid systems includes developing P&IDs, tube & pipe sizing calculations for cryogenic, multiphase, compressible & incompressible fluids
• Manage the fabrication, installation, checkout, and operation of these systems
• Coordinate & plan fabrication/construction with GSE technician team
• Provide on-the-ground support and direction to build teams
• Coordinate with and perform work according to policy, procedures and specifications established by the Ground Support Equipment design team
• Maintain a high level of understanding of relevant requirements, engineering codes and piping standards
• Participate in and lead internal design reviews, and operations readiness reviews
• Perform activation testing of your systems
• Maintain and upgrade fluid systems as necessary
• Troubleshoot fluid systems for nonconformance's

Spacecraft Mission Operations Engineer III

Spacecraft Propulsion Manufacturing Engineer II

Fluids GSE Design Engineer III