Senior Manager, Spacecraft Mission Execution

firefly; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace is seeking an experienced Manager, Spacecraft Mission Execution to lead a team of Mission Managers responsible for the technical and programmatic execution of customer missions across our spacecraft programs.

The role requires deep expertise in mission integration, payload integration, launch vehicle interfaces, systems engineering, and mission operations, with a track record of delivering complex space missions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering required.
• Extensive experience in spacecraft missions lifecycle and mission operations.
• Proven ability to lead and develop technical personnel.
• Strong program management, systems engineering, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience interfacing with NASA, DoD, or aerospace customers a must.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and develop a team of Mission Managers responsible for customer mission execution.
• Provide technical and programmatic leadership, mentorship, and escalation support.
• Assign Mission Managers to programs based on complexity, workload, and development opportunities.
• Drive accountability for milestones, technical deliverables, and mission success.
• Represent Mission Management in cross-functional leadership reviews and decisions.
• Partner with engineering, ATLO, operations, and contracts to drive execution.

Skills

Leadership

Space systems

Program management

Systems engineering

Customer engagement

People development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering

Master’s degree in aerospace engineering

Job description

Firefly Aerospace is seeking an experienced Manager, Spacecraft Mission Execution to lead a team of Mission Managers responsible for the technical and programmatic execution of customer missions across our spacecraft programs.

The role requires deep expertise in mission integration, payload integration, launch vehicle interfaces, systems engineering, and mission operations, with a track record of delivering complex space missions.