Senior Spacecraft ADCS Engineer & Technical Lead

Firefly Aerospace; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous health, dental, and vision plans

Parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Short term disability

Flexible PTO options

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace in Cedar Park, Texas, seeks a Principal ADCS Engineer to lead technical strategies and mentor engineers. This role requires a Master’s degree or PhD with 10+ years of experience in spacecraft attitude determination and control systems. Responsibilities include developing ADCS methodologies and representing expertise in technical reviews and customer meetings. Benefits include comprehensive health plans and flexible PTO options. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or eligible to meet U.S. export regulations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in spacecraft ADCS with demonstrated expertise.
• Experience developing technical roadmaps and strategies for ADCS teams.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers and elevate technical capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical authority on spacecraft ADCS systems.
• Lead resolution of challenging ADCS problems across the organization.
• Mentor and develop engineers, cultivating future technical leaders.

Skills

Python

C++

Linux

Flight software development

Software engineering best practices

Communication skills

Education

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

Job description

Firefly Aerospace in Cedar Park, Texas, seeks a Principal ADCS Engineer to lead technical strategies and mentor engineers. This role requires a Master’s degree or PhD with 10+ years of experience in spacecraft attitude determination and control systems. Responsibilities include developing ADCS methodologies and representing expertise in technical reviews and customer meetings. Benefits include comprehensive health plans and flexible PTO options. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or eligible to meet U.S. export regulations.