Senior Spacecraft Systems Engineer

Firefly Aerospace, Inc.; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision plans

Relocation benefits

Educational reimbursement

Short term disability

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace, Inc. in Texas is seeking a Spacecraft Systems Engineer to drive system-level design from concept to flight.

You will work with design engineering, manufacturing, integration, test and mission operations to ensure a thoroughly tested, reliable vehicle that meets strict requirements. The role demands hands-on experience across propulsion, structures, and avionics, with strong leadership, excellent communication, and a commitment to safety and mission success.

Qualifications

• BS in Aerospace Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 6+ years in an interdisciplinary project management or execution role on spacecraft.
• Experience with systems engineering standards and best practices.
• PM experience with PMP or equivalent is desired.
• Strong communication and leadership capabilities across diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain system-level designs, schematics, interfaces and budgets for fluid, electrical, and software subsystems.
• Own requirements flowdown and subsystem interfaces; review and approve test plans.
• Lead system-level trades, design reviews, and data reviews for the vehicle.
• Ensure issue resolution, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Facilitate change control board meetings and risk reviews; track efforts and estimates.
• Travel to support offsite testing and provide surge support during lunar operations.
• Maintain calm under pressure and foster a professional, respectful environment.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and integration teams to improve early design decisions.

Skills

System engineering

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Project management

Education

BS in Aerospace Engineering

MS or PhD in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Bitbucket

Job description

Firefly Aerospace, Inc. in Texas is seeking a Spacecraft Systems Engineer to drive system-level design from concept to flight.

You will work with design engineering, manufacturing, integration, test and mission operations to ensure a thoroughly tested, reliable vehicle that meets strict requirements. The role demands hands-on experience across propulsion, structures, and avionics, with strong leadership, excellent communication, and a commitment to safety and mission success.