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
As the Spacecraft Avionics Systems Lead, you will serve as a senior technical leader and hands-on contributor responsible for the avionics architecture, integration, and performance of Firefly’s spacecraft (including lunar landers and orbital vehicles). You will own key system-level decisions for command & data handling, power, GNC interfaces, communications, and related avionics functions while remaining deeply involved in requirements, interface definition, trade studies, and verification. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Minimum 8+ years of experience in spacecraft or aerospace avionics systems engineering, architecture, or closely related technical roles
- Demonstrated experience defining avionics architectures, requirements, and interfaces for spacecraft, satellites, or similar systems
- Strong understanding of command & data handling, power systems, GNC interfaces, communications, and harnessing in a spacecraft context
- Experience working across hardware, firmware, and software disciplines
- Demonstrated ability to technically lead and mentor other engineers (formal people management not required)
More about this role
As the Spacecraft Avionics Systems Lead, you will serve as a senior technical leader and hands-on contributor responsible for the avionics architecture, integration, and performance of Firefly’s spacecraft (including lunar landers and orbital vehicles). You will own key system-level decisions for command & data handling, power, GNC interfaces, communications, and related avionics functions while remaining deeply involved in requirements, interface definition, trade studies, and verification.
You will provide technical direction across hardware, firmware, software, and harnessing teams, mentor engineers, and drive best practices for reliable spacecraft avionics. This role requires strong systems thinking, deep avionics knowledge, and the ability to balance technical excellence with schedule and risk in a fast-paced startup environment.
- Systems Leadership & Architecture : Define and own the spacecraft avionics architecture. Lead technical trade studies, requirements flow-down, interface control documents, and system-level design decisions that ensure performance, reliability, and compatibility across subsystems.
- Technical Direction & Mentorship : Provide technical guidance to...
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