Senior Technical Program Manager - Space Infrastructure

Firefly Aerospace; Briggs (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision plans

Relocation benefits

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Short-term disability

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace in Texas is seeking an exceptional Technical Program Manager to own the execution of major capital projects—test stands, launch sites, and fixtures that enable rockets to reach orbit. You will lead a team of engineers from concept to commissioning on greenfield and brownfield sites.

You’ll review technical requirements, manage budgets, schedules, and safety standards, while coordinating with procurement, construction, and operations to deliver on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Civil or related field.
• 3–5 years managing complex technical projects; aerospace/defense experience preferred.
• Strong communication and leadership skills; ability to manage multi‑discipline teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital projects from concept to commissioning (test stands, launch sites).
• Manage greenfield/brownfield infrastructure with strict schedule focus.
• Coordinate with procurement, construction, and operations teams.
• Review and approve technical deliverables, CDRs, and safety standards.
• Maintain project plans, budgets, scope control, and risk registers.
• Present status to leadership and manage stakeholder expectations.

Skills

Project leadership

Communication

Team leadership

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Master's degree in Engineering or MBA (preferred)

Tools

MS Project / Primavera P6

CAD software

P&IDs / electrical schematics reading

Job description

Firefly Aerospace in Texas is seeking an exceptional Technical Program Manager to own the execution of major capital projects—test stands, launch sites, and fixtures that enable rockets to reach orbit. You will lead a team of engineers from concept to commissioning on greenfield and brownfield sites.

You’ll review technical requirements, manage budgets, schedules, and safety standards, while coordinating with procurement, construction, and operations to deliver on time and within budget.