Launch Site Operations Engineer II

Firefly Aerospace, Inc.; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Sabbatical

Medical insurance

Mental health services

Military leave

Maternity leave

Family planning aid

Dog-friendly

Education assistance

Stock bonuses

401(k) match

Home purchase aid

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is seeking engineers to join the Launch Site Development team, driving high-impact test and launch operations across a growing portfolio of launch sites worldwide.

You will own the integrated operations layer, coordinating across fluids, propulsion, avionics, structures, software, and ground systems to keep missions on schedule. You’ll write procedures, build automation, sit on console, and influence cross-functional decisions that ensure safe, reliable vehicle launches

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute integrated test and launch operations across a global launch portfolio including Vandenberg Space Force Base (CA), Wallops Flight Facility (VA), Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (FL), and Esrange Space Center (Sweden)
• Lead design reviews and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams - including GSE design engineers, vehicle engineers, software teams, technicians, and external partners - to drive ground-system upgrades, streamline operations, and establish standardized processes across all launch sites
• Commission ground systems and support integrated vehicle/ground operations at the pad as an on-console operator
• Support troubleshooting efforts, resolve any issues and non-conformances that arise during operations/testing, and

Job description

Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is seeking engineers to join the Launch Site Development team, driving high-impact test and launch operations across a growing portfolio of launch sites worldwide.

You will own the integrated operations layer, coordinating across fluids, propulsion, avionics, structures, software, and ground systems to keep missions on schedule. You’ll write procedures, build automation, sit on console, and influence cross-functional decisions that ensure safe, reliable vehicle launches