Define vehicle-level architecture, capabilities, specifications, operations, and interdisciplinary optimization in alignment with Firefly objectives
Influence and direct configuration requirements by conducting, evaluating, and leading system-level trades to drive innovation in vehicle design and functionality
Analyze and optimize mass, performance, power, and data budgets, ensuring technical feasibility and operational success
Chair vehicle-level design and milestone reviews, holding the team to the Firefly and Program standards to meet the risk posture of the program
Develop innovative solutions for vehicle design and operations, integrating modern technologies to improve program capabilities
Identify creative ways to achieve standardization and commonality of component selection and integrated system designs across Firefly programs/product lines
Own the technical risk posture for assigned program/product and missions as the authority for vehicle risk
Actively reduce system vulnerabilities though robust root cause investigation, change management, corrective action, and risk mitigation/verification plans
Review and validate designs, work instructions, nonconformances, test plans, and test procedures across sub-systems
Manage program risks by identifying, mitigating, and tracking potential technical issues, while enabling cross-department/program communication of impacts risks and associated changes
Provide real time (on-console) support for integrated test and launch operations, working to resolve live anomalies during mission operations
Lead interdisciplinary efforts in coordination with Business Development, Engineering, Program Management, and Operations for your assigned program/product
Collaborate with Production, Integration, and Quality Assurance departments to ensure seamless operations
Act as the primary technical point of contact for customers, vendors, and program partners across the full lifecycle (from proposal through end of mission data reviews)
Represent Firefly at conferences, reviews, and investor meetings
Lead Mission Readiness and Data Reviews to ensure the vehicle and personnel are ready to support missions for assigned program/product
Provide technical mentorship to the team and facilitate the training pipeline for the Chief Engineering team
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline (e.g. computer science, mathematics, physics, chemistry)
5+ years of hands-on experience with engineering problem solving in design, analysis, test, or operations of launch vehicle and/or spacecraft systems
Demonstrated ability to apply engineering fundamentals, including a strong understanding of interdisciplinary system interactions
Ability to travel approximately 10% of the time, with higher percentages in support of launch campaigns
Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written
Flexibility regarding workflow and process
Excellent organization skills; willingness to work with a team, share expertise, and follow instructions to accomplish established goals
Master's or PhD degree in engineering or related discipline (e.g. computer science, mathematics, physics, chemistry) is desired
8+ years of professional, hands-on experience in aerospace engineering field (design, analysis, manufacturing, test, or operations at the vehicle-level) is desired
Demonstrated competency with engineering design configuration, risk management, and change management is desired
Ability to anticipate the impacts of vehicle-level changes to launch vehicle and/or spacecraft systems is desired
Experience serving as the primary technical authority over a full launch service lifecycle, from kickoff to mission completion is desired
On-console test experience or support of launch vehicle and/or spacecraft system operations is desired
Experience with real-time troubleshooting and anomaly resolution in high-stakes environments is desired
Comprehensive understanding of aerospace manufacturing processes, materials, and specifications is desired
Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards such as Range Safety, AS9100, and SMC Standards is desired
Experience with Atlassian products (Confluence, Jira, Bitbucket), Teamcenter, Epsilon3, and/or Odoo is desired
TS/SCI security clearance or ability to obtain one is desired.
Tech Stack
TypeScript
Benefits
generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles