IT Telecom Manager

Firefly Aerospace; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plans

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace in Briggs, TX is seeking an IT Telecom Manager to lead telecommunications engineers and technicians responsible for our communications infrastructure, from fiber backbones to real-time voice nets supporting launch operations.

You will build and maintain video and intercom systems, drive standards, and coordinate across facilities to ensure mission success during critical operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in telecommunications with leadership of technical teams.
• Deep knowledge of cabling: fiber, copper, OSI networks.
• Experience with intercom and video systems for mission ops.

Responsibilities

• Set project priorities, resources, and timelines for telecom projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for launch telecommunications solutions.
• Own telecom standards, practices, and documentation.
• Review telecom designs, installation plans, and maintenance procedures.
• Lead and develop telecom engineers across multiple facilities.
• Coordinate staffing with IT and Mission Leadership for launches.
• Lead rapid troubleshooting to restore critical functionality.

Skills

Telecommunications

Leadership

Project management

Team development

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Milestone XProtect

NX Witness

Genetec

RTS ClearCom

Riedel

IP video streaming

Job description

ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE

Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to reliably and repeatedly launch land and operate space systems from Earth to the Moon and beyond As the partner of choice for critical space missions Firefly is the first commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24 hour notice and the first company to achieve a successful Moon landing 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

Summary The IT Telecom Manager leads telecommunications engineers and technicians responsible for Fireflys communications infrastructurefrom fiber optic backbones spanning our test facilities to real time voice nets coordinating launch operations Your leadership directly impacts mission success building physical infrastructure to carry vehicle telemetry at gigabit speeds critical voice systems to enable split second decisions video infrastructure capturing every stage separation and satellite deployment and directly supporting mission operations Youll lead a world class telecommunications team see rockets launch from pads your team wired and know that when the countdown reaches zero the people you lead make it happen flawlessly The ideal candidate is highly organized customer focused detail oriented and comfortable working in a fast paced high growth environment

Location

This position is located at our Test and Manufacturing facility in Briggs TX

Responsibilities

• Set project priorities resource allocations and timelines for concurrent telecommunications projects across facilities ensuring on time delivery
• Collaboration with cross functional teams to deliver telecommunications solutions supporting launch vehicle spacecraft and lunar programs
• Ownership of telecommunications standards best practices and documentation protocols to support technical excellence and continuous improvement
• Review and approve telecom system designs installation plans and maintenance procedures
• Lead recruit and develop telecommunications engineers and technicians across multiple facilities and launch sites supporting Fireflys expanding mission portfolio
• Coordinate staffing with IT and Mission Leadership for launch campaign support to ensure sufficient coverage and responsiveness during critical operations
• Lead troubleshooting and coordinate rapid responses to incidents with a focus on clear communication and quick resolution to restore critical functionality

Qualifications

• Required 10 years in telecommunications with 2 years directly managing technical teams engineers and technicians
• Deep understanding of structured cabling infrastructure design and deployment including OSPISP fiber optics copper cabling such as CAT5e Coax conduit installation and routing
• Working knowledge of mission critical intercom systems such as RTS ClearCom or Riedel
• Familiarity with video production infrastructure streaming and broadcast technologies such as SDI IP based video high speed and thermal cameras
• Experience with video management systems such as Milestone Xprotect NX Witness and Genetec
• Strong project management skills with demonstrated success delivering telecommunications infrastructure projects
• Proven ability to build lead and develop high performing engineers and technicians across multiple locations
• Proven ability to lead teams through high pressure time critical situations and mission operations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desired

• Bachelors degree in Telecommunications Electrical Engineering Information Technology Business Management or related field or equivalent experience
• Understanding of backup power and cooling systems for critical infrastructure
• Understanding of network architecture redundancy design and high availability systems
• PMP BICSI RCDD or equivalent professional certifications
• Experience in aerospace defense mission control or other mission critical operations environments
• Familiarity with NASASpace Force telecommunications standards and range safety communications requirements
• Experience with emerging technologies such as IP based audiovideo Dante AES67 NDI satellite communications and advanced video recording technologies

Benefits

• Firefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees including generous health dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles parental leave educational reimbursement short term disability and flexible PTO options

Legal and Eligibility

To conform to US Government space technology export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations ITAR you must be a US citizen lawful permanent resident of the US protected individual as defined by 8 USC 1324ba3 or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the US 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 originethnicity veteran status disability status age sexual orientation gender identity marital status mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status