Qureos Mentor

Firefly Aerospace

<div>ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE
Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company that enables our world to launch, land, and operate in space &ndash; anywhere, anytime. As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the only commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the only company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Our launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles provide government and commercial customers with full mission services from low Earth orbit to the Moon and beyond. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.
SUMMARY
Firefly Electrical Engineers in the Interconnect team are responsible for developing the electrical wiring interconnect systems (EWIS) that distribute power and electrical signals within avionics hardware, instrumentation, and payloads. In this role, you will work in small, collaborative groups through all stages of the component and system design, manufacturing, and testing. Additionally, you will take ownership of your projects and collaborate with the team to conduct the design, analysis, manufacturing, testing, and final integration of components on launch vehicles and spacecraft.
RESPONSIBILITIES
<ul><li>Develop and integrate electrical wiring interconnect system (EWIS) designs on launch vehicles and spacecraft.</li>
<li>Understand and implement industry guidelines and requirements for development and design of wire harnesses.</li>
<li>Generate schematics, wire diagrams, harness 3D CAD routing, 2D assembly drawings, technical documentation, and reports to support flight, qualification, and test lab harness assemblies.</li>
<li>Coordinate requirements and interfaces between engineering disciplines, production, and integration.</li>
<li>Make development decisions based on technical merit, risk, cost, schedule, and/or quality assurance.</li>
<li>Support design reviews by presenting design, analysis, and test results, showing component design and manufacturing is meeting requirements for flight.</li>
<li>Partner with engineering and production teams to generate ideas, creative designs, and continuous improvements.</li>
<li>Tailor aerospace harnessing standards and guidelines to create internal design standards and requirements for cable assemblies, shielding, integration, and vehicle level implementation.</li>
</ul>
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
<ul><li>Bachelor of Science (BS) in electrical engineering with 1-3 years of experience in related engineering discipline</li>
<li>Familiar with the use of test equipment to verify harness design and assembly.</li>
<li>Knowledge of harness design, fabrication, and installation standards such as IPC/WHMA-A-620, NASA-STD-8739.4, and MSFC-SPEC-494.</li>
<li>Experience with selection of connectors, backshells, wires, and other harness components.</li>
<li>Understanding of electrical grounding requirements and how to implement proper system level grounding via wire harness design.</li>
<li>Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing.</li>
<li>Ability to work well in a team, be proactive, and execute with minimal guidance.</li>
<li>Detail-orientated and able to manage multiple concurrent tasks.</li>
</ul>
Desired
<ul><li>Bachelor of Science (BS) in electrical engineering with 3+ years of experience, or Master of Science (MS) with 1+ years of experience.</li>
<li>Proven ability to generate end-to-end interconnect schematics, wire diagrams, and harness assembly drawings.</li>
<li>Experience with 3D CAD design, 2D drafting, and PLM software such as Siemens NX, Capital, and Teamcenter.</li>
<li>Hands on experience with harness assembly and shielding integration.</li>
<li>Understanding of basic subsystems of a space-rated vehicle and how avionics interface with each system.</li>
<li>Experience working with instrumentation and high-speed digital communication protocols.</li>
<li>Hands on experience with integration of electronics and harnessing in airborne vehicles.</li>
<li>Knowledge of range safety, flight termination, and tracking system requirements such as RCC 319, RCC 324, and AFSPCMAN 91-710.</li>
</ul>
Firefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, educational reimbursement, short term disability, and flexible PTO options.
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you 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 the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Firefly is governed based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status</div>

Wire Harness Electrical Engineer

<div>ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE
Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company that enables our world to launch, land, and operate in space &ndash; anywhere, anytime. As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the only commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the only company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Our launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles provide government and commercial customers with full mission services from low Earth orbit to the Moon and beyond. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.
SUMMARY
A Firefly Avionics Systems engineer is responsible for the design, development, and testing of avionics systems on our spacecraft. In this role, you develop the avionics systems, requirements verifications, and component/system level test campaigns. You also help developed and design the HIL system in order to verify functionality before spacecraft integration, interfacing with software, mechanical, propulsion, fluids, and structures teams to ensure the proper functionality of the integrated solution. You are responsible for developing and executing development schedules, system-level test and operations plans, and supporting launch day and on-orbit operations. You will be responsible for assisting the AIT team in proving-out functionality of all avionics systems onboard the integrated vehicles. Previous spacecraft experience is highly preferred and electrical hands on experience is required. This role relies on strong electrical engineering principals in both analog and digital.
RESPONSIBILITIES
<ul><li>Own the entire process of designing the electrical architecture, testing and integrating avionics components onto the spacecraft</li>
<li>Support assembly, integration, and test (AIT), launch integration, and on-orbit operations</li>
<li>Intuitively understand the intention behind design decisions, and direct assembly and test operations based on those intentions</li>
<li>Write and execute vehicle assembly procedures and electrical system functional validation processes</li>
<li>Lead high-level, functional design and development of avionics systems for the current and future spacecraft</li>
<li>Develop design verification, qualification, and acceptance test plans, and coordinate with the other avionics and manufacturing engineers and technicians to execute</li>
<li>Recommend spacecraft function and reliability upgrades based on experience</li>
<li>Requirement writing and verification for spacecraft avionics</li>
</ul>
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
<ul><li>Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering</li>
<li>3+ years of experience working with aerospace component development, testing, integration, or operations</li>
<li>Experience in electrical engineering in both analog and digital circuit design, including usage of test equipment such as logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal generators, electronic loads, multimeters, and interpreting electrical schematics</li>
<li>Experience performing trade studies and sensitivity studies to select the best architecture option</li>
<li>Hands-on experience with prototyping circuits and testing</li>
<li>Requirement writing and verification</li>
<li>Experience in technical writing, proper documentation, and SOP creations</li>
<li>Candidate must have a proactive mentality with the ability to self-start</li>
<li>Experience with Python</li>
</ul>
Desired
The ideal candidate will possess one or more of the following:
<ul><li>Experience with aerospace avionics system design, development, testing, or operations</li>
<li>Experience with Power engineering, design, budgeting, and test</li>
<li>Experience in software engineering, especially C, C++, Python, and Labview</li>
<li>Experience with project planning, subcontractor management, and other project management skills</li>
<li>Experience in industry standard root cause corrective analysis techniques, such as fault tree and fishbone analysis</li>
<li>Experience in PCB and Hardware design</li>
<li>Experience in the V-model design methodology</li>
<li>Experience in Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA)</li>
<li>Experience in GND and Bonding design of spacecraft</li>
<li>Experience with environmental analysis and testing, including thermal cycling, thermal vacuum, shock, and vibration</li>
<li>Familiar with NASA GEVS or SMC-016 environmental testing</li>
<li>Familiar with MIL-STD461 EMC Testing</li>
<li>Ability to collaborate effectively with other engineering disciplines and regulatory authorities.</li>
</ul>
Firefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, educational reimbursement, short term disability, and flexible PTO options. 
 
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you 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 the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. 
 
Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Firefly is governed based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.</div>

Spacecraft Avionics Systems Engineer

<div>ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE
Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company that enables our world to launch, land, and operate in space &ndash; anywhere, anytime. As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the only commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the only company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Our launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles provide government and commercial customers with full mission services from low Earth orbit to the Moon and beyond. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.
SUMMARY
A Firefly Senior Avionics Systems engineer is responsible for the design, development, and testing of avionics systems on our spacecraft. In this role, you lead and develop the avionics systems, requirements verifications, and component/system level test campaigns. You also help developed and design the HIL system in order to verify functionality before spacecraft integration, interfacing with software, mechanical, propulsion, fluids, and structures teams to ensure the proper functionality of the integrated solution. You are responsible for developing and executing development schedules, system-level test and operations plans, technical mentoring of Jr. engineers and supporting launch day and on-orbit operations. You will be responsible for assisting the AIT team in proving-out functionality of all avionics systems onboard the integrated vehicles. Previous spacecraft experience is highly preferred and electrical hands on experience is required. This role relies on strong electrical engineering principals in both analog and digital design.
RESPONSIBILITIES
<ul><li>Own the entire process of designing the electrical architecture, testing and integrating avionics components onto the spacecraft</li>
<li>Support assembly, integration, and test (AIT), launch integration, and on-orbit operations</li>
<li>Intuitively understand the intention behind design decisions, and direct assembly and test operations based on those intentions</li>
<li>Write and execute vehicle assembly procedures and electrical system functional validation processes</li>
<li>Lead high-level, functional design and development of avionics systems for the current and future spacecraft</li>
<li>Develop design verification, qualification, and acceptance test plans, and coordinate with the other avionics and manufacturing engineers and technicians to execute</li>
<li>Recommend spacecraft function and reliability upgrades based on experience</li>
<li>Requirement writing and verification for spacecraft avionics</li>
</ul>
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
<ul><li>Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering</li>
<li>7+ years of experience working with aerospace component development, testing, integration, or operations</li>
<li>5+ years of experience in electrical engineering in both analog and digital circuit design, including usage of test equipment such as logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal generators, electronic loads, multimeters, and interpreting electrical schematics</li>
<li>Experience performing trade studies and sensitivity studies to select the best architecture option</li>
<li>3+ years of hands-on experience with prototyping circuits and testing</li>
<li>Requirement writing and verification</li>
<li>Experience in technical writing, proper documentation, and SOP creations</li>
<li>Candidate must have a proactive mentality with the ability to self-start</li>
<li>Experience with Python</li>
<li>Strong electrical troubleshooting experience with the ability to drive problems to root-cause and closure</li>
<li>Lead and mentor the team responsible for the development of design concepts and architectures to support Firefly&rsquo;s current and future spacecraft</li>
<li>Identify tasks and resources required to meet company objectives, and develop schedules for completion</li>
<li>Outstanding leadership abilities with small teams, and the ability to clearly communicate with engineers and technicians</li>
</ul>
Desired
The ideal candidate will possess one or more of the following:
<ul><li>Experience with spacecraft avionics systems design, development, production, test, and operations</li>
<li>Experience with Power engineering, design, budgeting, and test</li>
<li>Experience in software engineering, especially C, C++, Python, and Labview</li>
<li>Experience with project planning, subcontractor management, and other project management skills</li>
<li>Experience in industry standard root cause corrective analysis techniques, such as fault tree and fishbone analysis</li>
<li>Experience in PCB and Hardware design</li>
<li>Experience in the V-model design methodology</li>
<li>Experience in Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA) / Fault Tree / Fishbone root-cause methodology</li>
<li>Experience in GND and Bonding design of spacecraft</li>
<li>Experience with environmental analysis and testing, including thermal cycling, thermal vacuum, shock, and vibration</li>
<li>Familiar with NASA GEVS or SMC-016 environmental testing</li>
<li>Familiar with MIL-STD461 EMC Testing</li>
<li>Ability to collaborate effectively with other engineering disciplines and regulatory authorities.</li>
</ul>
Firefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, educational reimbursement, short term disability, and flexible PTO options. 
 
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you 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 the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.</div>

Senior, Spacecraft Avionics Systems Engineer

<div>ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE
As an end-to-end responsive space company, Firefly Aerospace is on a mission to enable our world to launch, land, and operate in space &ndash; anywhere, anytime. Our small- to medium-lift launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles allow us to service the entire lifecycle of government and commercial missions from low Earth orbit to the Moon and beyond. We utilize carbon composite structures, patented propulsion technologies, and common components across our vehicles to iterate quickly, improve reliability, and deliver payloads at a lower cost. This position is located at our manufacturing and test facility in Briggs, TX north of Austin, TX.
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">SUMMARY</h2>
The Spacecraft Integration Planner plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth transition of spacecraft hardware and subsystems through manufacturing, test, and final assembly at Firefly&rsquo;s Blue Ghost and Elytra production facilities. This role focuses on planning, coordinating, and maintaining visibility of all material, schedule, and resource needs to enable efficient spacecraft integration and on-time delivery for mission milestones.
The Spacecraft Integration Planner partners closely with Production, Test, Supply Chain, and Program teams to establish and maintain line-side inventory, develop and manage demand plans, and coordinate build schedules that align with engineering readiness and program objectives. This position requires a deep understanding of production dependencies, test flow, and integration sequencing to keep spacecraft builds progressing without interruption.
By managing and analyzing real-time production and supply data, the Integration Planner identifies risks, drives resolution to material or capacity constraints, and provides proactive communication to keep stakeholders aligned. This role is instrumental in bridging the gap between planning, operations, and program execution, ensuring every part, assembly, and subsystem arrives at the integration floor exactly when needed.
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">RESPONSIBILITIES</h2>
<ul><li>Develop, maintain, and communicate production and integration schedules for spacecraft assembly lines at Blue Ghost and Elytra facilities.
</li><li>Collaborate with Production, Test, and Program teams to align demand and build plans with program timelines and launch objectives.
</li><li>Stand up and maintain line-side inventory systems, ensuring critical materials and assemblies are readily available for integration.
</li><li>Partner with buyers and planners to track procurement status, drive recovery plans, and manage supplier dependencies.
</li><li>Coordinate with Program Management and Engineering to translate mission requirements into executable production plans.
</li><li>Track WIP (Work-in-Progress) across manufacturing and test centers to ensure smooth transitions into spacecraft integration.
</li><li>Identify and escalate schedule or material bottlenecks, driving cross-functional problem-solving and recovery actions.
</li><li>Support the implementation of lean manufacturing principles to improve material flow and reduce waste.
</li><li>Analyze planning and production metrics such as on-time starts, integration throughput, and readiness rates to inform leadership.
</li><li>Drive continuous improvement in data visibility, forecasting accuracy, and collaboration between operations, programs, and engineering.
</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">QUALIFICATIONS</h2>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Required</h3>
<ul><li>Proficiency with MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Odoo) and tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Smartsheet.
</li><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or a related technical field.
</li><li>8+ years of experience in planning, scheduling, or production control within high-mix or aerospace environments.
</li><li>Demonstrated ability to coordinate production, test, and integration activities across multiple functional groups.
</li><li>Proven understanding of spacecraft manufacturing and integration processes.
</li><li>Strong data analysis skills. The ability to interpret and leverage data for decision-making.
</li><li>Excellent time management and prioritization in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.
</li><li>Effective communicator and collaborator across departments, from technicians to leadership.
</li><li>Ability to work onsite daily in a dynamic production environment supporting flight hardware.
</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Desired</h3>
<ul><li>Experience with SQL, Python, or similar database technologies for advanced data analysis.</li>
<li>Familiarity with ITAR compliance and Aerospace industry standards (e.g., AS9100).</li>
<li>Prior experience in R&amp;D environments supporting prototyping, engineering development, or testing.</li>
<li>APICS/ASCM certification is a plus.</li>
</ul>
Firefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, educational reimbursement, short term disability, pet Insurance, and flexible PTO options.
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you 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 the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Firefly is governed based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status</div>

Production Planner III - Spacecraft Integration

<div>ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE 
 
Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company that enables our world to launch, land, and operate in space &ndash; anywhere, anytime. As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the only commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the only company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Our launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles provide government and commercial customers with full mission services from low Earth orbit to the Moon and beyond. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.
SUMMARY
Firefly Avionics Systems Engineers will leverage their experience in designing, developing, testing, and obtaining approval for RF transmission and communication systems for our launch vehicles and ground stations. Qualified candidates will be responsible for leading entire projects through defining tasks, tracking progress, designing the system architecture, coordinating with the approval agencies, and working through various development challenges. You will be part of the avionics team and will work closely and collaborate with all other teams across the company. Some responsibilities may include:
RESPONSIBILITIES
<ul><li>Design and develop the spacecraft flight RF systems and the associated ground receiving stations.</li>
<li>Manage the acquisition of components for these systems, including coordination and management of subcontractors.</li>
<li>Coordinate in-house design, development, and testing tasks to ensure delivery schedules are met.</li>
<li>Support spacecraft testing and mission day activities as the expert on this system.</li>
<li>Provide support for spacecraft communication systems as required.</li>
<li>Support hardware simulation environments to fully test the RF communication system end-to-end.</li>
<li>Support the avionics systems design of spacecraft using standard V-model design methodology.</li>
<li>Design, testing, and integration of avionics systems at component and system level.</li>
<li>Familiar with writing of requirements and requirement verification.</li>
<li>Ability to mentor Jr. Engineers within the RF discipline.</li>
<li>Link margin analysis, data throughput analysis</li>
<li>Support simulations using HFSS and work with vendors to acquire sims</li>
</ul>
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
<ul><li>Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering or equivalent</li>
<li>5+ years of engineering experience designing/developing electronics system and assemblies, with an emphasis on RF systems</li>
<li>Candidate must have a proactive mentality with the ability to self-start</li>
<li>EMI Testing experience and data analysis; MIL-STD461 preferred</li>
<li>Knowledge of Antenna theory and design, including phased arrays, dipoles, parabolic dishes</li>
<li>Familiar with either SMC-016, MIL-STD461, or GEVS EMC standards</li>
<li>Familiar with NASA HDBK-4001, NASA-HDBK-4002, and NASA-HDBK-4003 or standard GND design methodologies for spacecraft</li>
<li>Familiarity with test equipment such as network analyzers, software-defined radios, signal analyzers, signal generators, power meters, GPS simulators, etc.</li>
<li>Experience with Python, GNURadio, LabView, Ansys HFSS</li>
<li>Experience in S/X and even Ka Band</li>
<li>Experience in GPS and GNSS</li>
</ul>
Desired
<ul><li>Master&rsquo;s degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on communications systems, microwave engineering, or spacecraft development.</li>
<li>Experience with RF transmission system design and analysis for spacecraft.</li>
<li>Experience with RF ground station design and operation, specifically for spacecraft communication.</li>
<li>Hands-on experience with the integration of electronics in spacecraft systems.</li>
<li>Knowledge of basic spacecraft subsystems and how avionics integrate and interface with RF communication systems.</li>
<li>Experience with environmental analysis and testing, including thermal cycling, thermal vacuum, shock, vibration, humidity, and salt fog.</li>
<li>Expertise in link margin analysis for end-to-end spacecraft communication systems.</li>
<li>Understanding of Bit Error Rates (BER), System Noise Figure, EVM, OSI layers, and other key performance metrics in spacecraft communication systems.</li>
<li>Knowledge of communication systems, including forward error correction (FEC) or modulation types such as BPSK, OQPSK, SOQPSK, QAM, PCM/FM.</li>
<li>Ability to collaborate effectively with other engineering disciplines and regulatory authorities.</li>
<li>RF PCB design experience</li>
</ul>
Firefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, educational reimbursement, short term disability, and flexible PTO options. 
 
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you 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 the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. 
 
Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Firefly is governed based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status</div>

Avionics Systems Engineers

<div>ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE
Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company that enables our world to launch, land, and operate in space &ndash; anywhere, anytime. As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the only commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the only company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Our launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles provide government and commercial customers with full mission services from low Earth orbit to the Moon and beyond. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.
SUMMARY
Firefly Avionics Engineers will leverage their experience in designing, developing, and testing RF transmission and communication systems for our launch vehicles and spacecraft systems. Qualified candidates will be responsible for developing the designs, managing procurement and production, developing test requirements and participating in integration and testing throughout the development cycle. You will be part of the avionics team and will work closely and collaborate with all other teams across the company.
RESPONSIBILITIES
<ul><li>Develop and analyze system requirements.</li>
<li>Work as part of a team to develop and implement Software Defined Radio transceiver architectures for launch vehicles and spacecraft systems.</li>
<li>Develop RF front end designs operating in microwave frequencies (S, C, X bands) including the design and implementation of baseband digital signal processing algorithms.</li>
<li>Analyze circuit performance using EM/circuit simulation tools like AWR/Ansys HFSS.</li>
<li>Design, debug, and test analog and digital circuits using oscilloscopes, network/spectrum analyzers, and signal generators.</li>
<li>Understand and implement aerospace guidelines for development and design of electronic assemblies.</li>
<li>Perform EEE component selection, electrical simulations and analyses to support flight, qualification, and test lab PCB assemblies.</li>
<li>Support board and system level integration activities.</li>
<li>Develop procurement or production strategies with the help of other team members.</li>
<li>Work with outside vendors and contractors when necessary to verify/improve performance against design requirements and schedule.</li>
<li>Support design reviews by presenting design, analysis, and test results, showing component design and manufacturing meets requirements for flight.</li>
<li>Develop test requirements and work with the Avionics test team to develop test plans and procedures to ensure compliance with design specifications.</li>
</ul>
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
<ul><li>Bachelor of Science (BS) in electrical engineering or equivalent</li>
<li>Minimum of 5 years of experience developing PCB assembly design, hardware systems design, and/or integration for RF designs in microwave frequencies.</li>
<li>Experience working with SDRs and RF communication systems.</li>
<li>Hands-on experience designing RF front end circuitry including power amplifiers, low- noise amplifiers, switches, mixers, and filter circuits.</li>
<li>Practical experience with digital signal processing techniques for baseband processing in SDR platforms including various modulation and demodulation techniques, including but not limited to BPSK, QPSK, FSK.</li>
<li>Experience in model-based simulation tools commonly used in signal processing, such as Python or MATLAB.</li>
<li>Skilled in schematic capture and PCB layout for digital, analog, and power circuits.</li>
<li>Competent at end-to-end definition, requirement generation, block-diagram design, component selection and circuit simulations.</li>
<li>Experience utilizing hardware description languages like Verilog for custom digital interfaces and embedded systems.</li>
<li>Proficient in design, debug, and testing of RF and analog circuits.</li>
<li>Excellent organizational skills, and experience working with vendors.</li>
<li>Experienced with the usage of test equipment to verify component and circuit function.</li>
<li>Skilled at giving technical presentations to peers, management and external reviewers.</li>
<li>Ability to work well with others, be proactive, and execute with minimal guidance</li>
</ul>
Desired
<ul><li>Proficiency in utilizing SDR design platforms, such as GNU Radio, HackRF, or USRP, for signal analysis, and rapid prototyping.</li>
<li>Experience designing communication systems in X-band frequencies.</li>
<li>Knowledge of basic spacecraft subsystems and how avionics integrate and interface with RF communication systems.</li>
<li>Experience with Altium schematic and PCB design software.</li>
<li>Knowledge of environmental testing including thermal cycle, thermal vacuum, shock, vibration, and EMI/EMC.</li>
</ul>
Firefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, educational reimbursement, short term disability, and flexible PTO options.
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you 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 the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Firefly is governed based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.</div>

Avionics RF SDR Engineer III

<div>ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE
As an end-to-end responsive space company, Firefly Aerospace is on a mission to enable our world to launch, land, and operate in space &ndash; anywhere, anytime. Our small- to medium-lift launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles allow us to service the entire lifecycle of government and commercial missions from low Earth orbit to the Moon and beyond. We utilize carbon composite structures, patented propulsion technologies, and common components across our vehicles to iterate quickly, improve reliability, and deliver payloads at a lower cost.
SUMMARY
Firefly Aerospace is looking for a talented and highly motivated Avionics Manufacturing Engineer to help lead the charge to scale up our in-house production capabilities to align with the launch schedule and exciting product roadmap. This is a great opportunity to shape the team and production processes that will guide the future of avionics production at Firefly Aerospace. This position will sit in our electronics manufacturing facility in Cedar Park, Texas then transition to sit at our Rocket Ranch in Briggs, Texas.
RESPONSIBILITIES
<ul><li>Support avionics production in all aspects from design release through production delivery by constantly removing blockers and solving problems</li>
<li>Optimize and automate manufacturing and test processes to improve quality and throughput</li>
<li>Oversee introduction and implementation of new products and product revisions</li>
<li>Resolve non-conformances found in the production process and implement root cause corrective actions</li>
<li>Work closely with the design team to optimize manufacturability and design standardization</li>
<li>Identify, plan and execute capital equipment, machine, and layout upgrades to meet production requirements by working closely with all stakeholders to prepare business cases</li>
<li>Develop, introduce, and maintain new planning, production, quality, ERP, data collection and analysis, and other processes where none exist</li>
<li>Support integration, test, and launch operations as required</li>
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QUALIFICATIONS
Required
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace engineering or equivalent</li>
<li>Experience with electronic box build, battery build, or cable harness build</li>
<li>Self-motivated to implement goals and solve complex problems with little supervision</li>
<li>Hands-on approach with a focus on continuous improvement through creative problem solving</li>
<li>7+ years of experience in design, manufacturing, and/or production of mechanical or electrical hardware (including internships and/or collegiate extracurricular projects)</li>
<li>Effective communication in both technical and non-technical conversations</li>
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Desired
<ul><li>Experience standing up low-volume, high mix production processes and tracking systems.</li>
<li>Experience developing manufacturing processes for new types of electronic products</li>
<li>New equipment procurement and process setup</li>
<li>Experience modeling with 3D CAD software</li>
<li>Familiarity with IPC standards such as IPC/WHMA-A-620, IPC-A-610, and IPC-J-STD-001.</li>
<li>Experience creating work instructions and standards for operators</li>
<li>Working knowledge of typical manufacturing execution systems and quality management systems.</li>
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Firefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, educational reimbursement, short term disability, pet Insurance, and flexible PTO options.
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you 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 the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Firefly is governed based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.</div>

Avionics Manufacturing Engineer III

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