Firefly Aerospace
Manager, Engineering
Cedar Park, TX · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 20, 2026
- Experience
- 5 years required; 7–10 years preferred.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related Engineering or Technical discipline; Master’s degree preferred.
- Visa sponsorship
- Requires U.S. Person status for ITAR/EAR requirements; posting also states eligibility to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations.
About the job
Leads the mechanical engineering team responsible for designing, delivering, and supporting ground support equipment and infrastructure for Firefly’s test stands, launch sites, and production and integration facilities.
What you'll do
- Manage and develop a team of 15+ engineers, designers, and technical staff while overseeing concurrent projects, budgets, schedules, and resources.
- Direct mechanical and structural design, analysis, reviews, standards, vendor coordination, and commissioning for MGSE systems and infrastructure.
- Provide technical authority and operational support, including design trade-offs, risk mitigation, troubleshooting, and cross-functional coordination.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related Engineering or Technical discipline.
- 5 years of mechanical engineering experience in aerospace, oil and gas, defense, or similar industries.
- Strong background in structural analysis and steel structure design; experience with CAD software and FEA software.
- Experience managing complex technical projects, budgets, schedules, and resources; understanding of AISC specifications and AWS D1.1.
Nice to have
- Master’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or similar technical field.
- 7–10 years of relevant industry experience; direct aerospace launch or test experience is also preferred.
Tools
NX, ANSYS, AISC, AWS D1.1, NASA-STD-5005, AS9100, odoo ERP
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