Firefly Aerospace
The MGSE Engineering Manager leads the mechanical engineering team responsible for designing, building, and commissioning the ground support equipment that enables rocket launches and spacecraft operations. This role involves managing a team of over 15 engineers, overseeing complex mechanical and structural design projects, and ensuring the successful delivery of critical infrastructure across test stands and launch sites. The position requires strong technical leadership, project management skills, and the ability to make high-stakes engineering decisions to support mission success.
Headquarters
Cedar Park, Texas, United States
Company Size
501-1000 employees
Founded
2017
Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company focused on enabling reliable, affordable access to space. It develops launch vehicles and spaceflight systems that empower customers to launch, land, and operate in space—anytime, anywhere. The company serves commercial, civil, and defense customers with end-to-end space infrastructure and mission services. Firefly aims to accelerate space adoption by delivering practical, scalable spaceflight capabilities worldwide.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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