Firefly Aerospace
The Payload Engineer III at Firefly Aerospace will lead the design, analysis, development, and qualification of payload segment hardware and mechanical interfaces for the Alpha Launch Vehicle. This role involves technical ownership of hardware definition, testing, and integration, as well as collaboration with cross‑functional teams and mentorship of junior engineers.
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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