Spacecraft Mission Execution Lead

Firefly Aerospace; United States; Presencial; USD 150.000 - 230.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health benefits

Relocation benefits

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Short term disability

Flexible PTO

Descripción de la vacante

Firefly Aerospace in Austin, TX is seeking an experienced Manager, Spacecraft Mission Execution to lead a team of Mission Managers responsible for the technical and programmatic execution of customer missions across our spacecraft programs. This role requires strong leadership, systems engineering expertise, and a proven track record in managing complex space missions.

You will guide mission integration from formulation through launch and operations, mentor staff, and coordinate with

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering or related technical field.
• 12+ years of experience in aerospace, spacecraft, launch vehicles, payload integration, systems engineering, integration and test, mission operations, or related disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience managing spacecraft missions across the mission lifecycle, including formulation, design, integration and test, launch, and flight operations.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex spacecraft missions, payload integrations, launch vehicle integrations, or similar multidisciplinary aerospace efforts.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing technical personnel, including coaching, mentoring, performance management, and career development.

Responsabilidades

• Lead, manage, and develop a team of Mission Managers responsible for customer mission execution across Firefly spacecraft programs.
• Provide technical and programmatic leadership, mentorship, and escalation support to Mission Managers across missions of varying complexity.
• Assign Mission Managers to programs and customer missions based on mission complexity, technical needs, workload, experience, and development opportunities.
• Establish expectations, provide regular feedback and coaching, conduct performance management, and support career development and progression of Mission Management personnel.
• Drive accountability across the Mission Management team for successful execution of customer commitments, mission milestones, technical deliverables, and overall mission objectives.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Mission management

Systems engineering

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic thinking

Educación

Aerospace Eng degree

Descripción del empleo

Firefly Aerospace in Austin, TX is seeking an experienced Manager, Spacecraft Mission Execution to lead a team of Mission Managers responsible for the technical and programmatic execution of customer missions across our spacecraft programs. This role requires strong leadership, systems engineering expertise, and a proven track record in managing complex space missions.

You will guide mission integration from formulation through launch and operations, mentor staff, and coordinate with