Firefly Aerospace · 22 hours ago
Spacecraft Mission Operations Engineer II, Blue Ghost
Cedar Park, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expFirefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company that enables world-class space operations. They are seeking a Mission Operations Engineer II for the Blue Ghost program, responsible for managing the operational framework of lunar missions and ensuring successful mission execution from planning through simulations.
AerospaceAir TransportationSatellite Communication
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Contribute to the technical foundation of the mission, including the derivation of requirements and the authoring of sections within Interface Control Documents (ICDs)
Lead the integration of specific ground segment tools and remote interfaces, ensuring they are validated and flight-ready
Execute rigorous system validation campaigns, creating Ground Readiness Test plans and leading end-to-end mission simulations for specific subsystems
Build the operational framework for specific subsystems (e.g., GNC, Thermal) by authoring mission-critical procedures and complex automation scripts
Lead specific cross-functional Working Groups, driving technical discussions with subsystem designers to refine procedures for all flight phases
Define capabilities and develop internal tools to enable workflows
Design specific "Day-in-the-Life" (DITL) simulation scenarios to stress-test procedures and prepare the team for lunar maneuvers
Collaborate with simulator engineers to ensure high-fidelity integration of ground simulators into the operations environment
Mentor junior engineers during team training, ensuring flight controllers are proficient in anomaly response for your assigned subsystem
Maintain the operational discipline and command authority required to staff critical console roles, where you will be expected to execute the mission plan, manage high-pressure anomalies, and lead the team through long-duration shifts and rehearsals
Qualification
Required
Experience: 2+ years in spacecraft operations, flight/ground software, or systems engineering
Experience: Proven experience supporting at least one 'Live' mission on-console (LEO, GEO, or Deep Space). Demonstrated ability to author flight procedures, telemetry displays, and mission-sequencing scripts. Subject Matter Expertise (SME) in at least one subsystem for ground or space segment
Software: Proficient in Python for automating ground system tasks, mission-data processing, and tool development
Soft Skills: A structured and disciplined approach to troubleshooting; ability to drive consensus across engineering teams and communicate technical status clearly to mission leadership during time-critical events
Preferred
Experience with ISS operations or high-heritage space systems
Prior experience designing ground segment tools or architecting end-to-end operational products
Benefits
Generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles
Parental leave
Educational reimbursement
Short term disability
Flexible PTO options
Company
Firefly Aerospace
Firefly Aerospace is a space company that develops and operates launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles for commercial mission.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$796.56MKey Investors
Northrop GrummanRPM VenturesAE Industrial Partners
2025-08-07IPO
2025-05-29Corporate Round· $50M
2024-11-12Series D· $175M
Leadership Team
Jason Kim
Chief Executive Officer
Eric Salwan
Co-Founder
Recent News
2026-01-19
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