RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead development of company processes, guidelines, and training in test and launch operations
Develop and execute integrated test and launch operations at Briggs Test Stands (TX), Vandenberg Space Force Base (CA), Wallops Flight Facility (VA), and International Launch sites
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to drive upgrades, efficiencies, and establish standardized processes across launch sites
Lead troubleshooting efforts, resolve anomalies that arise during operations/testing, and lead root cause investigations
Develop automation and operational software tools to support test and launch execution
Author procedures for launch pad configuration, vehicle operations, and propellant/pressurant handling during countdown operations
Develop and author operational requirements
Provide team and program execution planning
Proposal and trade study support
Requires up to 25% travel to test and launch sites to support overall program needs
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, or related engineering discipline
7+ years of hands-on experience in test operations, launch operations, or similar high-consequence operational environments
Experience developing systems engineering artifacts (requirements, test verification evidence, FMECAs) and utilizing systems engineering tools
Experience developing automation sequences and procedures for hazardous, time-critical, or mission-critical systems
Comfortable working in launch site environments with field testing, heavy equipment, and hazardous materials
Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high pressure fast-paced environment
Willingness to support off-hour shifts during launch operations
Desired
System-level understanding of launch vehicle and ground subsystems, including fluid systems, propulsion, avionics, structures, and software/controls
Experience with distributed control systems or custom data acquisition and control architecture
Experience with standards and regulations (ASME, NFPA, NEC, AFSPCMAN 91-710, NASA-STD-5005, GSFC-STD-8009, etc.)
Prior experience at a federal launch range or rocket engine or vehicle test site
Ability to convey complex technical information clearly and concisely to technical and non-technical audiences, including executive audiences
Demonstrated project management experience
Experience developing budgets and schedules, etc.
Familiarity with Atlassian products (i.e., Confluence and Jira) and version control systems (i.e., SVN, Bitbucket, Git, etc.)
Firefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, relocation benefits, 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.
