Flight Dynamics Lead & Mission Strategy Manager

Firefly Aerospace Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Flexible PTO options

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace Inc. is seeking a Flight Dynamics Manager in Austin, Texas to lead a technical team responsible for mission design and maneuver planning for operational spacecraft. The ideal candidate will have over a decade of experience in spacecraft flight dynamics and a commitment to developing team capabilities.

You will manage recruitment, performance, and strategic planning while fostering a high-performing team culture in a fast-paced aerospace environment. Firefly offers outstanding benefits including health, dental, and vision plans, along with flexible PTO options.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in spacecraft flight dynamics.
• 5+ years of technical team leadership experience.
• Knowledge of spacecraft subsystems impacting trajectory design.

Responsibilities

• Lead a flight dynamics team for multiple spacecraft programs.
• Manage recruitment, hiring, and career development.
• Set objectives and communicate priorities to team members.
• Drive budget management and annual operating plans.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives for flight dynamics.

Skills

Team leadership

Spacecraft flight dynamics

Mentorship and coaching

Budget management

Communication skills

Python

Linux

Flight dynamics software (STK, FreeFlyer, GMAT, ODTK)

Education

Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, physics, mathematics, or related field

Master's or PhD in aerospace engineering, physics, mathematics, or related field

Job description

Firefly Aerospace Inc. is seeking a Flight Dynamics Manager in Austin, Texas to lead a technical team responsible for mission design and maneuver planning for operational spacecraft. The ideal candidate will have over a decade of experience in spacecraft flight dynamics and a commitment to developing team capabilities.

You will manage recruitment, performance, and strategic planning while fostering a high-performing team culture in a fast-paced aerospace environment. Firefly offers outstanding benefits including health, dental, and vision plans, along with flexible PTO options.