Firefly Space Systems

Project Manager IV- Launch

Firefly Space Systems$100K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in project management, preferably on large industrial projects in regulated environments.
  • 2+ years of design or operations experience in Aerospace, Oil and Gas, Manufacturing, or similar industries.
  • Experience in a primary console position during orbital launch operations at a US federal range.
  • Working knowledge of launch vehicle and pad development engineering requirements.
  • Proficiency in enforcing industry safety documentation requirements at an orbital launch facility.
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills, especially with MS Office and Atlassian products.

Responsibilities

  • Develop proposals and contract language to initiate projects and demonstrate value to leadership.
  • Identify revenue opportunities and collaborate with the Business Development Team on proposal inputs.
  • Manage the integrated master schedule for project timelines.
  • Conduct risks and hazard analyses with various teams to ensure compliance with program requirements.
  • Ensure timely execution of company goals and the successful ramp-up schedule implementation.
  • Manage system requirements related to hardware/software during project implementation.
  • Construct and maintain project-related budgets to align with company priorities.
  • Drive range safety compliance for launch operations at current and new launch sites.

Benefits

  • Generous health, dental, and vision plans with low deductibles.
  • Parental leave policy.
  • Educational reimbursement opportunities.
  • Short-term disability benefits.
  • Flexible PTO options.
Full Job Description
SUMMARY Firefly is seeking an experienced individual to drive upcoming projects in support of our existing and emerging launch sites. As a Project Manager in the Launch team, you will drive and define the programmatic, technical, and legal landscapes necessary to make the Alpha program successful for Firefly and our customers across our current launch sites in Sweden, Wallops, Vandenberg, and other emerging opportunities. This position will leverage your creativity, organization, and leadership skills, pulling together a variety of internal disciplines to mature Firefly's processes and procedures while driving compliance, sustainability and cost efficiency for orbital launch. RESPONSIBILITIES 3 Develop proposals and contract language at project onset and demonstrate value proposition to leadership3 Identify revenue opportunities and provide proposal inputs in collaboration with the Business Development Team3 Manage integrated master schedule3 Manage risks and hazard analyses (O&SHAs, SSHA, SHA, etc.) with the engineering, software, operations, and test teams to ensure projects meet program requirements3 Ensure timely execution of company goals and successful implementation of ramp-up schedule3 Own system level requirements associated with hardware/software during project implementation3 Construct, track, and maintain project related budgets and ensure spending aligns with company priorities3 Perform feasibility studies and cost trades for new launch locations3 Drive range safety compliance for launch campaigns at our existing and emerging launch sites3 Generate training programs for console positions during launch and implement tracking system for personnel certification3 Up to 25% domestic and international travel required QUALIFICATIONS Required 3 5+ years of experience in project management, preferably on large industrial and multidisciplinary projects in heavily regulated environments3 2+ years of detailed design or operations experience in Aerospace, Oil and Gas, Manufacturing, or other related industry3 Experience serving at a primary console position during orbital launch operations from a US federal range3 Working knowledge of launch vehicle and pad development engineering requirements3 Proficiency enforcing requirements in industry safety documentation (e.g. AFSPCMN 91-710 and GSFC-STD-8009) at an orbital launch facility3 Exceptional communication and presentation skills leveraging MS Office, Atlassian Products, Odoo, and associated plug-ins3 Experience leading launch site development through activation and operations3 Demonstrated ability to track and improve program performance metrics3 Experience leading or contributing to multi-disciplinary engineering teams3 Exceptional computer skills (MS Excel, MS Project, MS Visio)3 Strong communication skills in technical work environments Desired 3 BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, Project Engineering or Aircraft Operations (equivalent military or operations experience may meet education requirement)3 10+ years of experience in project management, preferably on large industrial and multidisciplinary projects in heavily regulated environments3 5+ years of detailed design experience in Aerospace, Oil and Gas, Manufacturing, or other related industry3 Familiarity with requirements tracking, Atlassian Confluence, Jira, Siemens NX, and Teamcenter3 Familiarity with FAA Part 450-Launch and Reentry License Requirements3 PMP certification or equivalent experience Firefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, educational reimbursement, short term disability, and flexible PTO options.

About Firefly Space Systems

Firefly Space Systems was an American aerospace manufacturer based in Cedar Park, Texas. The company was founded in 2013 with the goal of developing low-cost launch vehicles for the small satellite industry. Firefly's Alpha rocket was designed to carry payloads of up to 1,000 kg to low Earth orbit. The company was acquired by EOS Launcher in 2017 and is now known as Firefly Aerospace. Firefly Aerospace is continuing the development of the Alpha rocket and is also working on a larger rocket called Beta, which is designed to carry payloads of up to 8,000 kg to low Earth orbit. Firefly Aerospace is committed to providing affordable access to space for small satellite operators.
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