Firefly Aerospace
GNC Manager, Launch Vehicles
Cedar Park, TX · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 20, 2026
- Experience
- 10+ years in launch vehicle GNC; 5+ years of technical leadership.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, physics, mathematics, or related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations under U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including ITAR.
About the job
Leads the GNC team responsible for launch vehicle system design, analysis, flight operations, and mission support, while managing team strategy, staffing, and budgets.
What you'll do
- Lead and develop the GNC team across multiple launch vehicle programs, including hiring, performance management, and career development.
- Direct GNC priorities, technical strategy, schedules, and delivery of software, analysis, and operational support.
- Manage the team budget, operating plan, resource planning, and continuous improvement of GNC processes.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in a related field.
- 10+ years of launch vehicle GNC experience, including guidance, navigation, and control system design.
- 5+ years of technical leadership experience directing engineers or technical staff.
- Experience supporting operational launch vehicle missions and managing team budgets, resource planning, and workforce forecasting.
Nice to have
- Advanced degree in a related field.
- Experience with Python, Linux, or C++ for real-time flight-critical software.
Tools
Python, Linux, C++
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