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.
Our missions are powered by our incredible team members and the family and friends who stand by them.
Over the weekend, we welcomed our Firefly families to our Rocket Ranch in Briggs, TX, for a fun-filled day of celebration and a behind-the-scenes look at the work that brings us closer to the stars.
To the families and friends who support us, THANK YOU! Together, we’re building the future of space exploration for generations to come. 🌎✨
Our missions are powered by our incredible team members and the family and friends who stand by them.
Over the weekend, we welcomed our Firefly families to our Rocket Ranch in Briggs, TX, for a fun-filled day of celebration and a behind-the-scenes look at the work that brings us closer to the stars.
To the families and friends who support us, THANK YOU! Together, we’re building the future of space exploration for generations to come. 🌎✨
What does SciTec bring to the Firefly family?
SciTec President David Simenc explains how its advanced defense technologies help protect our nation in this episode of Firefly FAQ.
Check it out!
What does SciTec bring to the Firefly family?
SciTec President David Simenc explains how its advanced defense technologies help protect our nation in this episode of Firefly FAQ.
Check it out!
Peep our Elytra orbiter being assembled in the cleanroom 👀.
This spacecraft is part of our Riders 2 the Dark mission — America`s first mission to land on the Moon`s far side.
Without direct line-of-sight to Earth, communication on the far side is impossible without a relay. That`s where our Elytra orbiter comes in 🛰️. Elytra will serve as a transfer vehicle and communications bridge between Blue Ghost and Earth, enabling critical science operations on the lunar surface and setting the stage for future missions.
Peep our Elytra orbiter being assembled in the cleanroom 👀.
This spacecraft is part of our Riders 2 the Dark mission — America`s first mission to land on the Moon`s far side.
Without direct line-of-sight to Earth, communication on the far side is impossible without a relay. That`s where our Elytra orbiter comes in 🛰️. Elytra will serve as a transfer vehicle and communications bridge between Blue Ghost and Earth, enabling critical science operations on the lunar surface and setting the stage for future missions.
Start your week with another Manufacturing Minute! Our Quality Metrologist, Chase Auker, takes us behind the scenes to show how laser trackers measure rocket and spacecraft components with incredible accuracy.
Start your week with another Manufacturing Minute! Our Quality Metrologist, Chase Auker, takes us behind the scenes to show how laser trackers measure rocket and spacecraft components with incredible accuracy.
This World Space Week, remember to look up and imagine what`s possible. Because every great leap forward starts with a bold idea💡.
Dream bigger. Go farther.
#WorldSpaceWeek
This World Space Week, remember to look up and imagine what`s possible. Because every great leap forward starts with a bold idea💡.
Dream bigger. Go farther.
#WorldSpaceWeek
Happy National Manufacturing Day! 🛠️
Today, we’re celebrating the people who make it all happen.
From building spacecraft components and rocket engines to assembling and testing launch vehicles, our manufacturing teams bring incredible skill, care, and pride to their work every day.
Swipe ➡️ to see our incredible manufacturing team taking us beyond Earth.
Happy National Manufacturing Day! 🛠️
Today, we’re celebrating the people who make it all happen.
From building spacecraft components and rocket engines to assembling and testing launch vehicles, our manufacturing teams bring incredible skill, care, and pride to their work every day.
Swipe ➡️ to see our incredible manufacturing team taking us beyond Earth.
Say hello to RTx 👋🏼
RTx is a ground-penetrating radar transmitter on the @mbrspacecentre`s Rashid Rover 2.
Flying aboard our Riders 2 the Dark mission, RTx will transmit signals that can probe up to 100 meters below the Moon’s surface. These signals will be received by NASA`s LuSEE-Night instrument on our Blue Ghost lander, helping scientists better understand the history and presence of minerals on the Moon.
RTx is a collaboration between Brookhaven National Laboratory, Heliospace Corp. and Southwest Research Institute.
Say hello to RTx 👋🏼
RTx is a ground-penetrating radar transmitter on the @mbrspacecentre`s Rashid Rover 2.
Flying aboard our Riders 2 the Dark mission, RTx will transmit signals that can probe up to 100 meters below the Moon’s surface. These signals will be received by NASA`s LuSEE-Night instrument on our Blue Ghost lander, helping scientists better understand the history and presence of minerals on the Moon.
RTx is a collaboration between Brookhaven National Laboratory, Heliospace Corp. and Southwest Research Institute.
The engine powering Alpha`s first stage is truly out of this world. Swipe to learn what makes Reaver special ➡️
The engine powering Alpha`s first stage is truly out of this world. Swipe to learn what makes Reaver special ➡️
Our Values
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. Our core values are what drive us along the way.
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.
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.
Launch Engineer IV, Test and Launch Operations
ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE
Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company that enables our world to launch, land, and operate in space – anywhere, anytime. As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the only commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the only company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Our launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles provide government and commercial customers with full mission services from low Earth orbit to the Moon and beyond. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.
SUMMARY
The Vehicle and Launch Operations team is hiring high-impact, dynamic engineers who thrive on solving problems in diverse environments. This role will lead the development, execution, and continuous improvement of vehicle testing and launch operations across a growing portfolio of launch sites, including Wallops Flight Facility, Vandenberg Launch Site, and International Launch sites. A key focus will be integrating operations across subsystems and upstream processes to enable seamless execution from testing through launch. Responsibilities include authoring operational procedures, developing automation, performing console operations, and driving cross-functional improvements that enhance operational efficiency, reliability, and mission success.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead development of company processes, guidelines, and training in test and launch operations
- Develop and execute integrated test and launch operations at Briggs Test Stands (TX), Vandenberg Space Force Base (CA), Wallops Flight Facility (VA), and International Launch sites
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to drive upgrades, efficiencies, and establish standardized processes across launch sites
- Lead troubleshooting efforts, resolve anomalies that arise during operations/testing, and lead root cause investigations
- Develop automation and operational software tools to support test and launch execution
- Author procedures for launch pad configuration, vehicle operations, and propellant/pressurant handling during countdown operations
- Develop and author operational requirements
- Provide team and program execution planning
- Proposal and trade study support
- Requires up to 25% travel to test and launch sites to support overall program needs
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, or related engineering discipline
- 7+ years of hands-on experience in test operations, launch operations, or similar high-consequence operational environments
- Experience developing systems engineering artifacts (requirements, test verification evidence, FMECAs) and utilizing systems engineering tools
- Experience developing automation sequences and procedures for hazardous, time-critical, or mission-critical systems
- Comfortable working in launch site environments with field testing, heavy equipment, and hazardous materials
- Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high pressure fast-paced environment
- Willingness to support off-hour shifts during launch operations
Desired
- System-level understanding of launch vehicle and ground subsystems, including fluid systems, propulsion, avionics, structures, and software/controls
- Experience with distributed control systems or custom data acquisition and control architecture
- Experience with standards and regulations (ASME, NFPA, NEC, AFSPCMAN 91-710, NASA-STD-5005, GSFC-STD-8009, etc.)
- Prior experience at a federal launch range or rocket engine or vehicle test site
- Ability to convey complex technical information clearly and concisely to technical and non-technical audiences, including executive audiences
- Demonstrated project management experience
- Experience developing budgets and schedules, etc.
- Familiarity with Atlassian products (i.e., Confluence and Jira) and version control systems (i.e., SVN, Bitbucket, Git, etc.)
Firefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, relocation benefits, 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.