Lead ADCS Architect for Spacecraft Missions

Firefly Aerospace Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited paid time off for exempt employees

Employee-ownership with stock bonuses

$20,000 bonus for home purchase in Cedar Park, Texas

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace Inc. is seeking a Principal ADCS Engineer to act as a technical authority on spacecraft ADCS systems. In this role, you will lead strategies and capability development while mentoring engineers. You will address complex ADCS challenges and represent the company in high-level technical discussions. The position involves significant hands-on contributions and offers influence over system architectures and development. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in ADCS and a relevant advanced degree.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in spacecraft ADCS with demonstrated expertise.
• Mastery of spacecraft attitude dynamics with a broad understanding of ADCS domains.
• Demonstrated ability to elevate the technical capabilities of engineers through mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical authority on spacecraft attitude determination and control.
• Lead resolution of challenging ADCS problems across the organization.
• Represent ADCS expertise in executive-level technical reviews.

Skills

Spacecraft ADCS expertise

Technical leadership

Proficiency in Python

Proficiency in C++

Excellent communication skills

Education

Master's degree or PhD in aerospace engineering or related field

Tools

Linux

Job description

Firefly Aerospace Inc. is seeking a Principal ADCS Engineer to act as a technical authority on spacecraft ADCS systems. In this role, you will lead strategies and capability development while mentoring engineers. You will address complex ADCS challenges and represent the company in high-level technical discussions. The position involves significant hands-on contributions and offers influence over system architectures and development. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in ADCS and a relevant advanced degree.