ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to ... attitude control systems, and real-time flight operations in a fast-paced environment. You will ...
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ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to ... attitude control systems, and real-time flight operations in a fast-paced environment. You will ...
DevOps Engineer II
Cedar Park, TX · On-site
$49.50 - $68/hr
Careers At Firefly Aerospace Share with friends or Subscribe! Current job opportunities are posted ... Manage version control systems and implement Git workflows and branching strategies * Ensure ...
DevOps Engineer II
Cedar Park, TX · On-site
$49.50 - $68/hr
Careers At Firefly Aerospace Share with friends or Subscribe! Current job opportunities are posted ... Manage version control systems and implement Git workflows and branching strategies * Ensure ...
WI · On-site
$48.25 - $66.25/hr
Careers At Firefly Aerospace Share with friends or Subscribe! Current job opportunities are posted ... Manage version control systems and implement Git workflows and branching strategies * Ensure ...
WI · On-site
$48.25 - $66.25/hr
Careers At Firefly Aerospace Share with friends or Subscribe! Current job opportunities are posted ... Manage version control systems and implement Git workflows and branching strategies * Ensure ...
DevOps Engineer II
Cedar Park, TX · On-site
ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to ... Manage version control systems and implement Git workflows and branching strategies * Ensure ...
DevOps Engineer II
Cedar Park, TX · On-site
ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to ... Manage version control systems and implement Git workflows and branching strategies * Ensure ...
DevOps Engineer II
Cedar Park, TX · On-site
ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to ... Manage version control systems and implement Git workflows and branching strategies * Ensure ...
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DevOps Engineer II
Cedar Park, TX · On-site
ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to ... Manage version control systems and implement Git workflows and branching strategies * Ensure ...
DevOps Engineer II
Cedar Park, TX · On-site
ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to ... Manage version control systems and implement Git workflows and branching strategies * Ensure ...
DevOps Engineer II
Cedar Park, TX · On-site
ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to ... Manage version control systems and implement Git workflows and branching strategies * Ensure ...
ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to ... Creating and maintain system-level designs, schematics, interface control documents and performance ...
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ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to ... Creating and maintain system-level designs, schematics, interface control documents and performance ...
ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to ... Creating and maintain system-level designs, schematics, interface control documents and performance ...
ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to ... Creating and maintain system-level designs, schematics, interface control documents and performance ...
Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to reliably and repeatedly ... control systems, and real‑time flight operations in a fast‑paced environment. You will deepen ...
Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to reliably and repeatedly ... control systems, and real‑time flight operations in a fast‑paced environment. You will deepen ...
ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to ... Creating and maintain system-level designs, schematics, interface control documents and performance ...
ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to ... Creating and maintain system-level designs, schematics, interface control documents and performance ...
GNC Engineer II
Cedar Park, TX · On-site
Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to reliably and repeatedly ... control systems, and real‑time flight operations in a fast‑paced environment. You will deepen ...
GNC Engineer II
Cedar Park, TX · On-site
Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to reliably and repeatedly ... control systems, and real‑time flight operations in a fast‑paced environment. You will deepen ...
... Firefly Aerospace, you will lead a technical team supporting attitude control system design ... Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, physics ...
... Firefly Aerospace, you will lead a technical team supporting attitude control system design ... Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, physics ...
ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to ... Creating and maintain system-level designs, schematics, interface control documents and performance ...
ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to ... Creating and maintain system-level designs, schematics, interface control documents and performance ...
WI · On-site
ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE As an end-to-end responsive space company, Firefly Aerospace is on a ... Strong understanding of spacecraft thermal control systems * Experience correlating analytical ...
WI · On-site
ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE As an end-to-end responsive space company, Firefly Aerospace is on a ... Strong understanding of spacecraft thermal control systems * Experience correlating analytical ...
ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to ... Creating and maintain system-level designs, schematics, interface control documents and performance ...
ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to ... Creating and maintain system-level designs, schematics, interface control documents and performance ...
Launch Engineer, EGSE
California, MO · On-site
Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to reliably and repeatedly ... control systems for Aerospace ground systems, Aerospace vehicle systems, Food and Beverage, or Oil ...
Launch Engineer, EGSE
California, MO · On-site
Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to reliably and repeatedly ... control systems for Aerospace ground systems, Aerospace vehicle systems, Food and Beverage, or Oil ...
WI · On-site
Careers At Firefly Aerospace Share with friends or Subscribe! Current job opportunities are posted ... space systems from Earth to the Moon and beyond. As the partner of choice for critical space ...
WI · On-site
Careers At Firefly Aerospace Share with friends or Subscribe! Current job opportunities are posted ... space systems from Earth to the Moon and beyond. As the partner of choice for critical space ...
GNC Engineer III (Controls), Alpha
Cedar Park, TX · On-site
$78K - $101K/yr
... at Firefly, you will design and implement advanced control systems and autonomous flight software ... Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering ...
GNC Engineer III (Controls), Alpha
Cedar Park, TX · On-site
$78K - $101K/yr
... at Firefly, you will design and implement advanced control systems and autonomous flight software ... Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering ...
Careers At Firefly Aerospace Share with friends or Subscribe! Current job opportunities are posted ... space systems from Earth to the Moon and beyond. As the partner of choice for critical space ...
Careers At Firefly Aerospace Share with friends or Subscribe! Current job opportunities are posted ... space systems from Earth to the Moon and beyond. As the partner of choice for critical space ...
ADCS Engineer III (Controls), Elytra
Cedar Park, TX · On-site
$78K - $101K/yr
... at Firefly, you will design and implement advanced control systems and autonomous flight software ... Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering ...
ADCS Engineer III (Controls), Elytra
Cedar Park, TX · On-site
$78K - $101K/yr
... at Firefly, you will design and implement advanced control systems and autonomous flight software ... Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering ...
Firefly Aerospace Jobs Information
Do workers at Firefly Aerospace get paid breaks?
Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
75% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.
75% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.
Does Firefly Aerospace pay people when they’re sick?
Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
78% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and August 2026.
78% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and August 2026.
Is the health insurance from Firefly Aerospace affordable enough for their workers?
Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
100% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and August 2026.
100% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and August 2026.
Do workers at Firefly Aerospace worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
86% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
86% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
Do Firefly Aerospace workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
60% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
60% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
How easy is it to get time off at Firefly Aerospace?
Most people find it easy to get time off.
80% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2026.
80% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2026.
Do Firefly Aerospace managers change schedules at the last minute?
Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
83% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
83% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
Do jobs at Firefly Aerospace spill into time workers aren’t paid for?
Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
33% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
33% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
How easy is it to take sick days at Firefly Aerospace?
Most people find it easy to take sick days.
91% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
91% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
Do people at Firefly Aerospace feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
80% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.
80% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.
Do people at Firefly Aerospace get to take their breaks without interruption?
Most people get breaks without interruption.
78% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
78% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
Is it stressful to work at Firefly Aerospace?
Most people feel stressed here.
100% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and August 2026.
100% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and August 2026.
Do people at Firefly Aerospace enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
90% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.
90% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.
Do people at Firefly Aerospace recommend working with their team?
Most people recommend working with their team.
82% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
82% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
Do people get enough training when they start at Firefly Aerospace?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
50% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
50% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
Do people get support to advance at Firefly Aerospace?
Most people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 70% of people report being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
In the last year, 70% of people report being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
Do people think Firefly Aerospace’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
Some people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
64% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
64% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
Do workers feel well informed about how Firefly Aerospace is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
36% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
36% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
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GNC Engineer II, Hypersonics
Cedar Park, TX • On-site
Firefly Aerospace
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO
Re-posted 21 days ago
Firefly Aerospace rating
6.9
Based on 11 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
Job description
ABOUTFIREFLYAEROSPACE
Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to reliably and repeatedly launch, land, and operate space systems from Earth to the Moon and beyond. As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the first commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the first company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.
SUMMARY
As a GNC Engineer at Firefly, you will design, analyze, and operate the GNC systems of operational launch vehicles. In this role, you will develop GNC and simulation software, perform dynamic analyses, and support mission operations while continuing to build breadth across core GNC competencies. This position offers hands-on experience with launch vehicle ascent guidance, attitude control systems, and real-time flight operations in a fast-paced environment. You will deepen your technical capabilities and refine your desired career trajectory, taking ownership of system elements and software tools as you grow toward a senior GNC role at Firefly.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Required
Firefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, educational reimbursement, short term disability, and flexible PTO options.
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Firefly is governed based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to reliably and repeatedly launch, land, and operate space systems from Earth to the Moon and beyond. As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the first commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the first company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.
SUMMARY
As a GNC Engineer at Firefly, you will design, analyze, and operate the GNC systems of operational launch vehicles. In this role, you will develop GNC and simulation software, perform dynamic analyses, and support mission operations while continuing to build breadth across core GNC competencies. This position offers hands-on experience with launch vehicle ascent guidance, attitude control systems, and real-time flight operations in a fast-paced environment. You will deepen your technical capabilities and refine your desired career trajectory, taking ownership of system elements and software tools as you grow toward a senior GNC role at Firefly.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and validate GNC software to ensure successful launch vehicle mission execution
- Tune and configure attitude determination and control algorithms for all phases of launch vehicle flight
- Perform 6DOF dynamic analysis of nominal and dispersed ascent trajectories
- Develop and maintain simulation models for sensors, actuators, and environmental effects
- Create tools to automate workflows, process flight data, and generate technical reports
- Conduct stability analysis, sensitivity studies, and hardware-in-the-loop testing of GNC systems under nominal and off-nominal flight conditions
- Interface with cross-discipline teams to integrate GNC software with vehicle hardware
- Serve as a GNC console operator for launch operations and perform post-flight analysis to improve vehicle models
- Author technical documentation and analysis reports that communicate GNC concepts and results to diverse audiences
- Build proficiency across core GNC competencies while contributing to continuous improvement of GNC processes and tools
Required
- Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, physics, mathematics, computer science, or related field
- 2-5 years of professional experience in aerospace guidance, navigation, and control, or related technical discipline
- Understanding of launch vehicle flight mechanics and attitude dynamics
- Familiarity with numerical simulation techniques, integration methods, and modeling of dynamic systems
- Experience with Python for scripting, data analysis, and visualization
- Familiarity with C++ for real-time or flight-critical applications
- Understanding of software development best practices including version control (Git), code documentation, and testing
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Advanced degree (master's or PhD) in aerospace engineering or related field with focus on GNC, flight mechanics, or controls
- Experience supporting launch vehicle GNC across development, integration, and flight
- Proficiency in C++ for embedded systems or real-time applications
- Knowledge of state estimation techniques including Kalman filtering, sensor fusion, and covariance analysis
- Knowledge of numerical optimization and targeting methods applied to trajectory design
- Familiarity with modern flight software frameworks and real-time operating systems
- Familiarity with CI/CD workflows and automated testing practices
- Experience with Linux development environments and command-line tools
- Exposure to spaceflight mission operations or launch campaigns
Firefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, educational reimbursement, short term disability, and flexible PTO options.
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Firefly is governed based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
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