ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to ... Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, physics ...
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ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to ... 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 ... 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 ... Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, physics ...
... missions, Firefly is the first commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour ... You will be part of the Aerospace Software Engineering Group and will work closely with Flight ...
... missions, Firefly is the first commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour ... You will be part of the Aerospace Software Engineering Group and will work closely with Flight ...
ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to ... and launch operations QUALIFICATIONS Required * Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering * 2-5 ...
ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to ... and launch operations QUALIFICATIONS Required * Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering * 2-5 ...
ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to ... repeatedly launch, land, and operate space systems from Earth to the Moon and beyond. As the ...
ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to ... repeatedly launch, land, and operate space systems from Earth to the Moon and beyond. As the ...
ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to ... repeatedly launch, land, and operate space systems from Earth to the Moon and beyond. As the ...
ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to ... repeatedly launch, land, and operate space systems from Earth to the Moon and beyond. As the ...
... missions, Firefly is the first commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour ... You will be part of the Aerospace Software Engineering Group and will work closely with Flight ...
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... missions, Firefly is the first commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour ... You will be part of the Aerospace Software Engineering Group and will work closely with Flight ...
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... missions, Firefly is the first commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour ... You will be part of the Aerospace Software Engineering Group and will work closely with Flight ...
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... missions, Firefly is the first commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour ... You will be part of the Aerospace Software Engineering Group and will work closely with Flight ...
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GNC Engineer II
Cedar Park, TX · On-site
ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to ... This position offers hands-on experience with launch vehicle ascent guidance, attitude control ...
GNC Engineer II
Cedar Park, TX · On-site
ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to ... This position offers hands-on experience with launch vehicle ascent guidance, attitude control ...
ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to ... This position offers hands-on experience with launch vehicle ascent guidance, attitude control ...
ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to ... This position offers hands-on experience with launch vehicle ascent guidance, attitude control ...
ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to ... This position offers hands-on experience with launch vehicle ascent guidance, attitude control ...
ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to ... This position offers hands-on experience with launch vehicle ascent guidance, attitude control ...
ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to ... SUMMARY The Launch Site Development team is hiring for high-impact, dynamic engineering positions ...
ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to ... SUMMARY The Launch Site Development team is hiring for high-impact, dynamic engineering positions ...
ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to ... This position offers hands-on experience with launch vehicle ascent guidance, attitude control ...
ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to ... This position offers hands-on experience with launch vehicle ascent guidance, attitude control ...
ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to ... This position offers hands-on experience with launch vehicle ascent guidance, attitude control ...
ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to ... This position offers hands-on experience with launch vehicle ascent guidance, attitude control ...
ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to ... As an entry-level Structures Responsible Engineer for Primary Structures, you will develop our ...
ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to ... As an entry-level Structures Responsible Engineer for Primary Structures, you will develop our ...
ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to ... This position offers hands-on experience with launch vehicle ascent guidance, attitude control ...
ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to ... This position offers hands-on experience with launch vehicle ascent guidance, attitude control ...
Launch Engineer, Mechanical Systems
TX · On-site
ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to ... SUMMARY The Launch Site Development team is hiring for high-impact, dynamic engineering positions ...
Launch Engineer, Mechanical Systems
TX · On-site
ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to ... SUMMARY The Launch Site Development team is hiring for high-impact, dynamic engineering positions ...
ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to ... repeatedly launch, land, and operate space systems from Earth to the Moon and beyond. As the ...
ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to ... repeatedly launch, land, and operate space systems from Earth to the Moon and beyond. As the ...
ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to ... repeatedly launch, land, and operate space systems from Earth to the Moon and beyond. As the ...
ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to ... repeatedly launch, land, and operate space systems from Earth to the Moon and beyond. As the ...
ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to ... repeatedly launch, land, and operate space systems from Earth to the Moon and beyond. As the ...
ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to ... repeatedly launch, land, and operate space systems from Earth to the Moon and beyond. As the ...
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.
75% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and March 2026.
75% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and March 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 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and March 2026.
100% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and March 2026.
Do workers at Firefly Aerospace worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
83% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and October 2025.
83% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and October 2025.
How easy is it to get time off at Firefly Aerospace?
Most people find it easy to get time off.
78% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and March 2026.
78% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and March 2026.
Do Firefly Aerospace managers change schedules at the last minute?
Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
80% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and October 2025.
80% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and October 2025.
Do jobs at Firefly Aerospace spill into time workers aren’t paid for?
Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
20% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and October 2025.
20% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and October 2025.
How easy is it to take sick days at Firefly Aerospace?
Most people find it easy to take sick days.
90% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.
90% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 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.
88% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.
88% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.
Is it stressful to work at Firefly Aerospace?
Most people feel stressed out here.
100% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and March 2026.
100% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and March 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.
80% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.
80% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.
Do people get enough training when they start at Firefly Aerospace?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
44% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.
44% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.
Do people get support to advance at Firefly Aerospace?
Most people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 78% of people report being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.
In the last year, 78% of people report being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 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.
60% 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 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.
60% 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 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.
Do workers feel well informed about how Firefly Aerospace is doing?
Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
70% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.
70% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.
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Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO
Posted 25 days ago
Firefly Aerospace rating
6.9
Based on 10 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
66th of 72 rated aerospace companies
Job description
ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE
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 the Launch Vehicle GNC Manager at Firefly Aerospace, you will lead a technical team supporting guidance, navigation, and control system design, analysis, and flight operations for operational launch vehicles. In this role, you will own all aspects of team leadership including recruitment, career development, and performance management while driving strategic planning, budget management, and operational execution. This position combines technical expertise in launch vehicle GNC with organizational leadership, requiring you to build team capabilities, foster a high-performing culture, and deliver mission-critical support in a fast-paced aerospace environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
Desired
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 the Launch Vehicle GNC Manager at Firefly Aerospace, you will lead a technical team supporting guidance, navigation, and control system design, analysis, and flight operations for operational launch vehicles. In this role, you will own all aspects of team leadership including recruitment, career development, and performance management while driving strategic planning, budget management, and operational execution. This position combines technical expertise in launch vehicle GNC with organizational leadership, requiring you to build team capabilities, foster a high-performing culture, and deliver mission-critical support in a fast-paced aerospace environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead a GNC team supporting multiple launch vehicle programs and development efforts
- Set GNC objectives and communicate priorities to team members and cross-functional stakeholders
- Interface with program managers and mission stakeholders to allocate team responsibilities and establish execution schedules
- Drive GNC strategy and roadmap development, identifying capability gaps and investment priorities
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives for GNC processes, tools, and operational efficiency
- Direct daily operations of the team ensuring timely delivery of mission-critical software development, analysis, and operational support
- Develop and manage the GNC budget and annual operating plan
- Own all aspects of team staffing including hiring, onboarding, and workforce planning
- Conduct performance evaluations and drive career development through mentorship and coaching of engineers at all levels
- Foster a healthy team culture and maintain high morale in a demanding technical and operational environment
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, physics, mathematics, or related field
- 10+ years of experience in launch vehicle GNC with demonstrated expertise across guidance, navigation, and control system design
- 5+ years of technical leadership experience including directing the work of other engineers and technical staff
- Demonstrated experience supporting operational launch vehicle missions through multiple mission phases
- Demonstrated success building team capabilities through mentorship, training, and career development
- Experience managing team budgets, resource planning, and workforce forecasting
- Experience establishing technical standards, processes, and best practices for GNC organizations
- Excellent communication skills with ability to convey complex technical concepts to executives, customers, and non-technical stakeholders
- Ability to foster a collaborative team culture while meeting demanding mission schedules
Desired
- Advanced degree (master's or PhD) in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, physics, mathematics, or related field
- Knowledge of launch vehicle subsystems and their impact on GNC system design and performance
- Proven ability to recruit, hire, develop, and retain high-performing technical talent
- Experience with Python and Linux
- Proficiency in real-time software development using C++ for flight-critical applications
- Experience developing strategic vision, technical roadmaps, and upgrade initiatives for GNC teams
- Experience leading or supporting anomaly investigations and resolving critical mission issues
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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