Hiring: Ground Software Manager, Spacecraft Company: Firefly Aerospace Location: Cedar Park, TX Job Posted Time: 2026-09-13 12:51:59 Target Skills & Keywords : AWS, Aerospace Engineering, Assembly, Configuration Management, Docker, Kubernetes, Security Clearance, Segment, Systems Engineering About the job Experience: •10+ years of experience developing, architecting, or delivering software systems supporting spacecraft, aerospace, defense, robotics, or other mission-critical operational environments. •5+ years of engineering management experience with direct responsibility for technical teams. Required Skills: •Lead the Spacecraft Ground Software organization in the design and development of software systems supporting spacecraft integration, testing, mission rehearsals, launch campaigns, commissioning, and on-orbit mission operations. •Establish the long-term technical vision and architecture for Firefly's enterprise spacecraft ground software ecosystem. •Build, mentor, and grow a high-performing engineering organization through recruiting, hiring, technical leadership, career development, and performance management. •Strategically drive evolution of service-oriented and distributed software architectures supporting mission-critical spacecraft operations. •Drive architectural standardization and reusable software platforms across Firefly spacecraft programs to reduce mission-specific development and improve operational consistency. •Partner with spacecraft operations, flight software, systems engineering, AI&T, IT infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity, and enterprise engineering teams to develop integrated operational solutions. •Oversee execution across the complete software lifecycle, including requirements development, architecture, implementation, verification, validation, deployment, operations, and sustainment. •Lead software systems engineering activities, translating mission concepts and operational requirements into scalable technical architectures and execution plans. Qualifications: •BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline. •Strong background in software systems engineering, software architecture, or technical leadership for large distributed software systems. •Demonstrated experience translating operational concepts into software architectures, interface definitions, technical roadmaps, and execution plans. •In-depth knowledge of cloud-based and on-premises deployment architectures for mission-critical software systems. •Proven ability to recruit, mentor, and develop high-performing engineering teams. •Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate technical concepts across engineering disciplines, customers, and executive leadership. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!