Spacecraft Mission Execution Lead

Firefly Aerospace, Inc.; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental and vision plans

Parental leave

Relocation assistance

Educational reimbursement

Short term disability

Flexible PTO

Job summary

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

This role requires strong leadership in mission integration, payload integration, launch vehicle integration, systems engineering, and mission operations. The Manager will guide Mission Managers from formulation through launch and operations, providing mentorship, escalation support,

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading spacecraft missions across lifecycle phases.
• Strong program management and leadership with multi-stakeholder coordination.
• Deep knowledge of spacecraft systems engineering, requirements management, and mission operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Mission Managers across multiple spacecraft programs.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and escalation support for complex missions.
• Allocate resources based on mission complexity, risk, and development opportunities.
• Establish clear expectations, give feedback, and support career progression.
• Manage risks, interfaces, and customer commitments across portfolios.
• Represent Mission Management in reviews and with NASA, DoD, and commercial customers.

Skills

Team leadership

Program management

Systems engineering

Technical mentorship

Customer liaison

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering or related technical field

Master’s degree in aerospace engineering, systems engineering, or related field

Job description

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

This role requires strong leadership in mission integration, payload integration, launch vehicle integration, systems engineering, and mission operations. The Manager will guide Mission Managers from formulation through launch and operations, providing mentorship, escalation support,