Manager, Electrical Engineering

Firefly Aerospace•Cedar Park, TX

About The Position

Firefly Aerospace is seeking a manager to lead the organization responsible for spacecraft avionics design, development, and integration across its spacecraft programs. The role sets technical and operational direction for teams supporting the Blue Ghost lunar lander programs, the SUV program, and future spacecraft contracts. It owns system-level architecture trades, promotes consistent avionics strategies across vehicles, and oversees integration, test, and launch operations planning. The manager also establishes processes, standards, and a culture that support efficient, rigorous, technically excellent execution. The role works closely with peer managers and cross-functional leaders, represents spacecraft avionics in program and company reviews, and develops engineering staff. Firefly offers health, dental, and vision plans, parental leave, relocation benefits, educational reimbursement, short-term disability, and flexible PTO options. Applicants must meet applicable U.S. Government space technology export-control requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent.
At least 8 years of experience in aerospace component development, avionics systems, testing, integration, or operations.
At least 4 years of experience leading engineering teams, including managing people, technical scope, schedules, and cross-functional interfaces.
Demonstrated ability to drive system-level technical decisions and resolve competing priorities across multiple programs.
Strong leadership presence and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Organized, decisive, and able to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.
Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State, to comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations including ITAR.

Nice To Haves

At least 5 years managing or mentoring engineers in a technical leadership role.
Deep experience with aerospace avionics system design, development, verification, or operations; spacecraft experience is strongly preferred.
Hands-on electrical engineering background, including experience with test equipment such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers, schematic interpretation, and hardware debugging.
Software experience in C, C++, or Python and/or RF engineering experience.
Master’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
Experience with HIL testing, spacecraft integration campaigns, or launch operations.

Responsibilities

Lead and grow the spacecraft avionics engineering organization across multiple concurrent programs.
Set technical strategy and ensure consistent avionics architectures, technologies, and approaches across spacecraft vehicles.
Guide high-level functional design, system trades, and development of avionics systems for current and future spacecraft.
Own spacecraft avionics integration, test, and launch operations timelines and logistics; coordinate across programs to deconflict priorities and protect critical milestones.
Develop and enforce procedures, processes, and guidelines to maximize team efficiency and technical quality, including standards for the Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) facility and other hardware assets.
Mentor, coach, and develop direct reports, including leads and senior engineers; manage performance, career growth, and training plans.
Partner with peer managers and cross-functional leaders in systems, propulsion, software, mission operations, and other areas to support clear communication and aligned execution.
Represent spacecraft avionics in program-level and company-level reviews, advocating for technical decisions, risk mitigations, and resource needs.
Drive continuous improvement in design processes, verification approaches, and team operating rhythms.