Chief Aerospace Systems Engineer - Space Vehicle Architect
Firefly Aerospace
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Job summary
Firefly Aerospace seeks a Chief Engineer to serve as the technical cornerstone, defining vehicle-level architecture and delivering missions from Earth to the Moon. You will lead interdisciplinary optimization, manage risk, and ensure engineering excellence while coordinating with Production, Program Management, and Operations.
The role is based at Cedar Park, TX, with travel to Briggs, TX, and launch sites.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline
- 5+ years hands-on experience with launch vehicle/spacecraft systems
- Strong understanding of interdisciplinary system interactions
- Willingness to travel ~10% (more during launches)
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
Responsibilities
- Define vehicle-level architecture and specifications
- Lead system-level trades to drive design optimization
- Analyze mass, performance, power, and data budgets
- Chair vehicle design reviews and ensure risk posture
- Provide on-console support for integrated tests and launches
- Act as technical authority across lifecycle from proposal to mission data reviews
- Collaborate with Production, Quality Assurance, and Operations
- Mentor team and support training pipeline
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Job description
Firefly Aerospace seeks a Chief Engineer to serve as the technical cornerstone, defining vehicle-level architecture and delivering missions from Earth to the Moon. You will lead interdisciplinary optimization, manage risk, and ensure engineering excellence while coordinating with Production, Program Management, and Operations.
The role is based at Cedar Park, TX, with travel to Briggs, TX, and launch sites.
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