# Structures Engineer II (Spacecraft) 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: Mid level
- Location: Cedar Park, TX
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-22
- Apply by: 2026-12-06
- Apply: https://fireflyspace.wd115.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Firefly/job/Cedar-Park-TX/Structures-Engineer-II--Spacecraft-_JR100220-1?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/firefly-aerospace-structures-engineer-ii-spacecraft/

## About the role

Firefly is looking for an experienced spacecraft structures engineer to develop our state-of-the-art primary and secondary structures throughout the product life cycle for both our Blue Ghost Lunar Lander and Elytra vehicles. You will be part of a highly skilled, dynamic team that will involve you in all aspects of analysis, design, fabrication, and testing. Excellent collaboration and communication skills, along with a positive attitude are critical. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Firefly engineers own and influence the entire hardware design cycle including conceptual design, structural layout, sizing analysis, hardware production, and structural testing
- Design and development of composite and metallic structures for orbital and lander spacecraft
- Mass and production rate optimization of existing designs and requalifying designs
- Supporting production teams with onsite review and verification as well as providing timely closure of non-conformance dispositions
- Support configuration development and trade studies for future spacecraft missions
- Maintain requirements compliance and verification, hardware delivery schedule, mass budgets and inter-system collaboration activities


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