Spacecraft Systems Architect — Deputy Chief Engineer

Cedarparktexasedc; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision plans

Educational reimbursement

Flexible PTO options

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace is seeking a Deputy Chief Engineer to lead technical integration for spacecraft missions. You will manage engineering efforts to ensure mission success while maintaining the highest standards of technical integrity.

This role involves defining vehicle architecture, optimizing systems, and serving as the primary technical contact throughout the mission lifecycle, based in Cedar Park, Texas. Join us in making space accessible!

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with engineering problems in launch vehicle/spacecraft.
• Ability to travel approximately 10% of the time.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Define vehicle-level specifications and operations.
• Lead engineering design and milestone reviews.
• Provide real-time support during mission operations.

Skills

Engineering problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Organization skills

Orbital mechanics understanding

Flexibility in workflow

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline

Tools

Atlassian tools (Confluence, Jira)

Job description

Firefly Aerospace is seeking a Deputy Chief Engineer to lead technical integration for spacecraft missions. You will manage engineering efforts to ensure mission success while maintaining the highest standards of technical integrity.

This role involves defining vehicle architecture, optimizing systems, and serving as the primary technical contact throughout the mission lifecycle, based in Cedar Park, Texas. Join us in making space accessible!