Spacecraft ADCS Manager - Lead, Strategy & Ops

Cedarparktexasedc; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision plans

Parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Short-term disability

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace in Texas seeks an experienced Spacecraft ADCS Manager to lead a technical team responsible for attitude control system design, analysis, and flight operations for spacecraft in LEO and cislunar space. You will own recruitment, career development, and performance management while guiding budgeting and strategic planning.

This role blends deep technical expertise in attitude determination and control with strong leadership, requiring building capabilities, sustaining high

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, physics, mathematics, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in spacecraft ADCS with expertise across guidance, navigation, and control system design.
• 5+ years of technical leadership experience including directing the work of other engineers and technical staff.
• Experience supporting operational spacecraft missions through multiple mission phases.
• Experience establishing technical standards, processes, and best practices for ADCS organizations.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to convey complex technical concepts to executives, customers, and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead an ADCS team supporting multiple spacecraft programs and development efforts.
• Set ADCS objectives and communicate priorities to team members and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Interface with program managers and mission stakeholders to allocate team responsibilities and establish execution schedules.
• Drive ADCS strategy and roadmap development, identifying capability gaps and investment priorities.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives for ADCS processes, tools, and operational efficiency.
• Direct daily operations of the team ensuring timely delivery of mission-critical software development, analysis, and operational support.
• Develop and manage the ADCS budget and annual operating plan.
• Own all aspects of team staffing including hiring, onboarding, and workforce planning.
• Conduct performance evaluations and drive career development through mentorship and coaching of engineers at all levels.
• Foster a healthy team culture and maintain high morale in a demanding technical and operational environment.

Skills

ADCS

Team leadership

Budget management

Mentorship

Mission operations

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering or related field

Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in related field

Tools

Python

Linux

C++

Job description

Firefly Aerospace in Texas seeks an experienced Spacecraft ADCS Manager to lead a technical team responsible for attitude control system design, analysis, and flight operations for spacecraft in LEO and cislunar space. You will own recruitment, career development, and performance management while guiding budgeting and strategic planning.

This role blends deep technical expertise in attitude determination and control with strong leadership, requiring building capabilities, sustaining high