Firefly Aerospace
As a Spacecraft GNC Engineer at Firefly Aerospace, you will design, analyze, and operate the GNC systems of operational spacecraft. This role involves developing GNC flight and simulation software, performing analyses, and supporting mission operations while building expertise in spacecraft attitude determination, navigation, and sensor modeling. You will take ownership of system elements and software tools, contributing to continuous improvement of GNC processes and tools.
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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