Life at Firefly
At Firefly, we’re focused on making space attainable for everyone – including you! Each team member’s passion, dedication, and innovative ideas have a direct impact on fueling our successful trajectory into space. And there’s no shortage of meaningful projects to work on at Firefly. As an end-to-end space transportation company, Firefly has a diverse line of business with opportunities to get hands-on experience building launch vehicles, in-space vehicles, and lunar landers.
Our Team
Headquartered in the Lone Star State, Firefly’s hardworking team reflects Texas’ GO BIG culture in everything we do. We build big, achieve big, and dream big. We’re building launch vehicles and spacecraft to provide more reliable and affordable space access. We’ve achieved some incredible wins with NASA, the U.S. Space Force, and key commercial customers, opening the door to some of the most exciting launches in the industry. And we’re dreaming bigger than this planet – Firefly has two upcoming missions to the Moon with even bigger ambitions to Mars, Venus, and beyond.
Our Purpose
Firefly’s purpose is to innovate with relentless courage to unlock space for humanity – in a way only Fireflies can.
“You miss all the shots you don’t take. If this is something that interests you, then apply. Being a dedicated, driven team player can carry you far. You can learn about rockets, it’s much harder to learn dedication and passion.”
– Meagan Roth, Sr. Director of Systems Engineering and Launch
Our Benefits
We take care of our employees with some of the best benefits in the industry.
- Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance
- Life, Disability & Accidental Insurance
- Flexible PTO Options
- 401K Matching
- Stock Options & Stock Purchase Plan
- Maternity & Paternity Leave
- Educational Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Dog Friendly Workplace
- DoD SkillBridge Opportunities
Gurnee, IL Native and @embryriddle Alum, Curtis Szajkovics is a Systems Engineer on the Blue Ghost Program. During the mission he will be one of our Flight Controllers ensuring all the commands are confirmed across systems and sent to the lander. As we prepare for launch next week, Curtis reminds us to pause and think of all we have accomplished so far Soon we will land on the moon and have all of our Fireflies names etched in history.
Gurnee, IL Native and @embryriddle Alum, Curtis Szajkovics is a Systems Engineer on the Blue Ghost Program. During the mission he will be one of our Flight Controllers ensuring all the commands are confirmed across systems and sent to the lander. As we prepare for launch next week, Curtis reminds us to pause and think of all we have accomplished so far Soon we will land on the moon and have all of our Fireflies names etched in history.
Pearland native Jackson Sweeney has always looked to the stars deep in the heart of Texas. As a thermal engineer, Jackson is responsible for the design, test and analysis of the fluids systems, ensuring Blue Ghost is properly protected to withstand the extreme temperatures on the Moon. Jackson, a graduate of @coloradoschoolofmines, joined Firefly a year ago and is excited to contribute to pushing the boundaries of science and space exploration with our launch, land and orbit capabilities.
Pearland native Jackson Sweeney has always looked to the stars deep in the heart of Texas. As a thermal engineer, Jackson is responsible for the design, test and analysis of the fluids systems, ensuring Blue Ghost is properly protected to withstand the extreme temperatures on the Moon. Jackson, a graduate of @coloradoschoolofmines, joined Firefly a year ago and is excited to contribute to pushing the boundaries of science and space exploration with our launch, land and orbit capabilities.
Firefly kicked off the New Year in style with another Alpha rocket stage test! Cheers to 2025 that`s revving up to be an incredible year with multiple Alpha launches, our first Blue Ghost mission to the Moon, and an on-orbit Elytra mission.
Firefly kicked off the New Year in style with another Alpha rocket stage test! Cheers to 2025 that`s revving up to be an incredible year with multiple Alpha launches, our first Blue Ghost mission to the Moon, and an on-orbit Elytra mission.
May your holiday season be filled with the wonder and magic you feel as you look up at the stars. Sending our heartfelt gratitude to all those who have allowed us to dream big. Here`s to a festive season and an exciting new year ahead, as we count down the days until our first Blue Ghost Lunar Lander`s mission to the Moon!
From all of us at Firefly Aerospace, Happy Holidays!
May your holiday season be filled with the wonder and magic you feel as you look up at the stars. Sending our heartfelt gratitude to all those who have allowed us to dream big. Here`s to a festive season and an exciting new year ahead, as we count down the days until our first Blue Ghost Lunar Lander`s mission to the Moon!
From all of us at Firefly Aerospace, Happy Holidays!
As Director of Spacecraft Assembly, Integration and Test, Allen Butler has had his hands on every aspect of Blue Ghost’s development. After overseeing the spacecraft’s build and testing, he’s been in “travel dad” mode helping plan the ultimate road trip from coast to coast. His team is now with Blue Ghost in Cape Canaveral working final preparations ahead of launch from @nasa`s Kennedy Space Center. Allen is an alum of @georgiatech and @lifeatpurdue.
As Director of Spacecraft Assembly, Integration and Test, Allen Butler has had his hands on every aspect of Blue Ghost’s development. After overseeing the spacecraft’s build and testing, he’s been in “travel dad” mode helping plan the ultimate road trip from coast to coast. His team is now with Blue Ghost in Cape Canaveral working final preparations ahead of launch from @nasa`s Kennedy Space Center. Allen is an alum of @georgiatech and @lifeatpurdue.
This team is unstoppable! We`re honored to share Firefly was awarded another @nasa CLPS task order for a third lunar mission in 2028. This time we`ll utilize our Blue Ghost lander, Elytra Dark orbital vehicle, and a rover to investigate the unexplored Gruithuisen Domes and learn more about the Moon`s composition. With our first lunar road trip set to launch in January, we look forward to flying annual missions that unlock access to the Moon for all.
This team is unstoppable! We`re honored to share Firefly was awarded another @nasa CLPS task order for a third lunar mission in 2028. This time we`ll utilize our Blue Ghost lander, Elytra Dark orbital vehicle, and a rover to investigate the unexplored Gruithuisen Domes and learn more about the Moon`s composition. With our first lunar road trip set to launch in January, we look forward to flying annual missions that unlock access to the Moon for all.
Her official title may be Office Coordinator, but around Firefly Aerospace, she’s the “Hive Mom” at our spacecraft facility. Whether you need chocolate or a listening ear, you can count on Cindy Martinez. Cindy takes care of the Blue Ghost team like her own children, and she credits being a mom for that nurturing spirit. Cindy graduated from Texas A&M International University and has been with Firefly for three years.
Her official title may be Office Coordinator, but around Firefly Aerospace, she’s the “Hive Mom” at our spacecraft facility. Whether you need chocolate or a listening ear, you can count on Cindy Martinez. Cindy takes care of the Blue Ghost team like her own children, and she credits being a mom for that nurturing spirit. Cindy graduated from Texas A&M International University and has been with Firefly for three years.
Blue Ghost is ready for the next leg of the trip! Our team of #GhostRiders aced environmental testing for Firefly`s upcoming mission to the Moon for @nasa that will help pave the way for a lasting lunar presence. With this milestone behind us, we`re ready to ship our lander to Cape Canaveral in preparation for a launch window no earlier than mid-January!
Blue Ghost is ready for the next leg of the trip! Our team of #GhostRiders aced environmental testing for Firefly`s upcoming mission to the Moon for @nasa that will help pave the way for a lasting lunar presence. With this milestone behind us, we`re ready to ship our lander to Cape Canaveral in preparation for a launch window no earlier than mid-January!
Job Openings
From rocket propulsion and test operations to spacecraft, we have open roles across the company. We’re looking for incredibly passionate, bright innovators to join our team and help make space exploration an achievable dream for everyone.