# Launch Operations Manager, VSFB at Firefly Aerospace

- Company: Firefly Aerospace
- What the company does: Firefly Aerospace engages in providing economical and convenient access to space for small payloads through the design, manufacture, and operation of reliable launch vehicles. Backed by Space Capital.
- Company website: https://fireflyspace.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Vandenberg, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $145K to $175K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-11-05
- Apply by: 2026-12-20
- Apply: https://fireflyspace.wd115.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Firefly/job/Vandenberg-CA/Launch-Operations-Manager--VSFB_JR100225?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/firefly-aerospace-launch-operations-manager-vsfb/

## About the role

Firefly' Launch team is hiring for high-impact, dynamic engineering position for those who thrive on solving real problems in diverse environments. We are looking for a technical manager to lead the propulsion, fluids, electrical, and mechanical engineers at Vandenberg SLC-2. In addition to personnel and technical leadership, this role will contribute to the operation, upgrade and maintenance of all launch pad systems. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering or related engineering discipline
- 5+ years of hands-on experience with fluids systems, pneumatic systems, mechanisms, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, tooling, flight hardware or test operations
- 2+ years of managing personnel
- Experience designing, building, troubleshooting and/or operating complex fluid or pneumatic systems in an operational or project environment
- Ability to create and interpret engineering documentation including drawings, P&ID schematics and test data
- Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high pressure fast-paced environment


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