Onsite Senior Manager, Spacecraft Propulsion

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About the role

  • Senior Manager leading the design, development, and test of spacecraft propulsion systems at Firefly Aerospace. Managing a multidisciplinary team while ensuring safe and efficient spacecraft operations.

Responsibilities

  • Lead spacecraft propulsion system development from requirements definition through flight operations
  • Manage and develop a multidisciplinary team responsible for engines, thrusters, fluid systems, valves, and thermal hardware
  • Maintain technical ownership of propulsion hardware across design, analysis, manufacturing, test, qualification, and operations
  • Serve as the primary technical authority for spacecraft propulsion systems
  • Plan, coordinate, and execute development, qualification, and acceptance testing
  • Collaborate with teams to ensure successful vehicle integration
  • Drive performance, reliability, cost, and manufacturability through disciplined design and data-driven decision-making
  • Identify and close technical risks through analysis, testing, and operational feedback
  • Support spacecraft test campaigns and flight operations as needed
  • Establish and maintain engineering standards, processes, and documentation for spacecraft propulsion systems

Requirements

  • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field
  • 5+ years of experience in the design, development, and test of aerospace propulsion and/or fluid systems
  • 3+ years of experience leading engineering teams
  • Strong technical foundation in propulsion system design, fluid dynamics, combustion, thermodynamics, and thermal systems
  • Hands-on experience driving performance, reliability, or design-for-manufacturability initiatives
  • Deep understanding of storable propellant systems
  • Knowledge of relevant aerospace standards and requirements (e.g., SMC-S-016, SMC-S-025)
  • Working knowledge of manufacturing, fabrication, integration, and quality control relevant to fluid components
  • Knowledge of fluid components such as valves, regulators, pressure transducers, tubing, pressurized hardware, seals, and instrumentation
  • Proven ability to rapidly develop solutions with partially defined or evolving requirements
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

  • generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles
  • parental leave
  • educational reimbursement
  • short term disability
  • flexible PTO options

Job title

Senior Manager, Spacecraft Propulsion

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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