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.
About the role
The Network Engineer is responsible for the digital infrastructure that connects mission control to launch pads or test stands, engineering teams to spacecraft, and our entire enterprise to the stars and beyond. This isn't just about keeping networks running — it's about ensuring that when our rockets ignite and our spacecraft separate, every bit of telemetry flows flawlessly, every command reaches its destination, and every mission-critical system stays online. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Design, implement, and troubleshoot network solutions based on business requirements
- Manage network projects, including upgrades and migrations, providing technical direction and user support
- Design, implement, maintain, and troubleshoot firewall rules for network security, ensuring FIPS compliance
- Identify, propose, and implement improvements to network architecture to increase resilience and performance
- Conduct regular network assessments and plan necessary upgrades
- Collaborate with IT teams to develop and implement network services and automation scripts
More about this role
About this Role
The Network Engineer is responsible for the digital infrastructure that connects mission control to launch pads or test stands, engineering teams to spacecraft, and our entire enterprise to the stars and beyond. This isn't just about keeping networks running — it's about ensuring that when our rockets ignite and our spacecraft separate, every bit of telemetry flows flawlessly, every command reaches its destination, and every mission-critical system stays online. This role supports infrastructure and operations where downtime or poor performance could mean mission failure.
The ideal candidate is someone who thrives under pressure, thinks strategically about resilience and security, and understands that rockets and spacecraft don’t get a free second attempt.
This position will be 100% onsite at our test and manufacturing location in Briggs, Texas.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and troubleshoot network solutions based on business requirements.
- Manage network projects, including upgrades and migrations, providing technical direction and user support.
- Design, implement, maintain, and troubleshoot firewall rules for network security, ensuring FIPS...
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