Senior Ground Software Engineer

Job description

ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE: Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company that enables our world to launch, land, and operate in space – 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: As a Launch Vehicle Ground Software Engineer at Firefly Aerospace, you will develop the software that powers our launch operations, from engine tests to liftoff. This role focuses on building and maintaining real-time ground control systems used at test stands and launch pads, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient vehicle operations. You will work closely with test, avionics, and propulsion teams to integrate hardware, sensors, and control loops into ground systems. With expert...