Firefly Aerospace · 6 hours ago
Spacecraft Mission Operations Engineer I, Blue Ghost
Cedar Park, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expFirefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company that enables our world to launch, land, and operate in space – anywhere, anytime. They are seeking a Mission Operations Engineer I for the Blue Ghost program to contribute to the operational framework of lunar missions by developing flight operations products and managing ground systems.
AerospaceAir TransportationSatellite Communication
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Support the technical foundation of the mission by assisting with Concept of Operations (ConOps) updates and reviewing Interface Control Documents (ICDs)
Assist in the configuration and testing of ground segment infrastructure to ensure Mission Control Centers and data tools are properly set up for flight
Execute validation and verification test plans, performing Site Acceptance Testing and specific simulation steps to verify ground-to-space software compliance
Develop and validate specific procedures, automation scripts, and flight workflows under the guidance of senior engineers
Participate in cross-functional Working Groups, capturing actions and implementing procedure updates for launch, transit, and landing phases
Support mission operations planning by validating telemetry displays and testing internal tools used for command workflows
Tailor software tools by writing and debugging scripts to meet specific mission requirements and fix operational bugs
Support "Day-in-the-Life" (DITL) simulations by acting as a console operator and setting up the simulation environment
Collaborate with stakeholders to test the integration of ground simulators into the operations environment
Contribute to team training activities, achieving team readiness for nominal execution and basic anomaly response roles
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
Education: BS in Aerospace Engineering or a related technical field
Experience: 0 to 3 years of professional or high-level academic experience in aerospace
Technical: Foundational understanding of spacecraft subsystems (GNC, Power, Thermal) and mission operations concepts
Software: Proficiency in Python or MATLAB for data analysis and basic script maintenance
Soft Skills: Demonstrates a methodical approach to complex problem-solving, meticulous attention to detail in high-stakes environments, and a highly collaborative, feedback-driven mindset
Preferred
Experience with university or industry level satellite missions
Exposure to Linux/Unix operations environments and spacecraft commanding software
Exposure to mission operations workflows, such as requirements verification, procedure maturation, or mission planning
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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