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Dream Big at Firefly

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. With launch, lunar, and orbital vehicles, Firefly has a diverse line of business with opportunities to get hands-on experience launching rockets, operating in space, and landing on the Moon.

Update on Alpha Flight 7: Following the ground test event in late September, our team identified root cause and implemented corrective actions. As the path forward, we’re using another Alpha first stage from our production line to support the mission, with launch targeted between late Q4 and early Q1, depending on range availability.

Update on Alpha Flight 7: Following the ground test event in late September, our team identified root cause and implemented corrective actions. As the path forward, we’re using another Alpha first stage from our production line to support the mission, with launch targeted between late Q4 and early Q1, depending on range availability. ...

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Today, we honor the brave men and women who have served our nation. Their courage, dedication, and sacrifice made it possible for us to reach for the stars. We’re especially proud to have veterans within our Firefly team who carry that same spirit into our missions. Thank y’all for your service!

Today, we honor the brave men and women who have served our nation. Their courage, dedication, and sacrifice made it possible for us to reach for the stars. We’re especially proud to have veterans within our Firefly team who carry that same spirit into our missions. Thank y’all for your service! ...

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We’ve got real space cowboys working out at the Rocket Ranch. No #Halloween costumes necessary!

We’ve got real space cowboys working out at the Rocket Ranch. No #Halloween costumes necessary! ...

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Developing rockets, lunar landers, and spacecraft takes a workforce of builders, craftsmen, and innovators. Whether it’s laying composites, machining parts, welding hardware, sewing thermal systems or fabricating electronics, our manufacturing team gets "space" done. #mfgday25

Developing rockets, lunar landers, and spacecraft takes a workforce of builders, craftsmen, and innovators. Whether it’s laying composites, machining parts, welding hardware, sewing thermal systems or fabricating electronics, our manufacturing team gets "space" done. #mfgday25 ...

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Our Eclipse rocket engines need a test stand that can take the heat. With 95+ Miranda hot fires notched on our belts, go behind the scenes with the team at Test Stand 5 in the latest Ranch Hands episode!

Our Eclipse rocket engines need a test stand that can take the heat. With 95+ Miranda hot fires notched on our belts, go behind the scenes with the team at Test Stand 5 in the latest Ranch Hands episode! ...

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Whether at our test stands, on the launch pad, or in the control room, on-the-job mentorship is critical to mission success! Learn more about how we train and empower our Fireflies in Ranch Hands Episode 4! Link in bio

Whether at our test stands, on the launch pad, or in the control room, on-the-job mentorship is critical to mission success! Learn more about how we train and empower our Fireflies in Ranch Hands Episode 4! Link in bio ...

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Our Culture

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 rapid, reliable space access. We’ve achieved some incredible wins, including the first successful commercial Moon landing. And we’re dreaming bigger than this planet with ambitions to Mars, Venus, and beyond.

Passion

Fireflies have an undeniable passion for what we do and the people we do it with. Teamwork is embedded in our DNA to get “space” done.

Grit

Fireflies continue to prevail in the face of challenges. This resilient team refuses to let roadblocks get in the way of our mission.

Ownership

Each employee is empowered to take ownership and execute new ideas that lead to game-changing innovation.

Mentorship

Our team strives to inspire the next generation of space innovators to dream big with robust intern and STEM programs.

Alpha team
Employees at Test Stand 5
Firefy's Elytra orbital vehicle for Elytra Mission 1
Intern Day

Our Benefits

We take care of our Fireflies with some of the best benefits in the industry. Our mission to make space for everyone starts with our employees and allowing them to make space for their family, their career, and their future.

Space for You

  • Unlimited PTO for exempt employees
  • 3-month sabbatical for every 5 years of service
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • Mental health services
  • Paid military leave

Space for Your Family

  • 12 weeks paid maternity leave
  • 4 weeks paid spouse leave
  • $20k towards family planning: fertility, surrogacy, adoption
  • Dog friendly workplace

Space for Your Career

  • $10k/year towards trade school or college
  • $2k/year for professional development
  • Ongoing coaching to advance leadership skills

Space for Your Future

  • Employee-ownership with stock bonuses
  • 4% Safe Harbor 401(k) matching
  • Financial planning resources
  • $10k bonus for home purchase in Cedar Park, Texas
Firefly employee at launch site
Firefly family
Firefly Mission Control Room
Firefly to the Moon

Job Openings

From launch technicians to propulsion engineers, Firefly has open roles across the company. We’re looking for passionate, bright innovators to join our team and help make space an achievable dream for everyone.

“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

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