Spacecraft Mission Operations Engineer II, Blue Ghost

Join the team that just landed on the Moon. Firefly Aerospace is seeking a Mission Operations Engineer II for the Blue Ghost program. Following the historic success of Mission 1, we are scaling our operations for complex, multi-manifested missions to locations like the Lunar Far Side and South Pole. In this role, you will own the operational framework of the lander ranging from architecting the Ground System to developing the Flight Operations Products (procedures, scripts, and processes) that make lunar landing possible.

What You Will Do

Contribute to the technical foundation of the mission, including the derivation of requirements and the authoring of sections within Interface Control Documents (ICDs). Lead the integration of specific ground segment tools and remote interfaces, ensuring they are validated and flight-ready. Execute rigorous system validation campaigns, creating Ground Readiness Test plans and leading end-to-end mission simulations for specific subsystems.

Why It Might Be a Fit

If you want to own the mission from concept to console, this is your seat. You will bridge the gap between spacecraft subsystem teams and real-time execution, leading the mission from the initial mission planning process through Mission Scenario Testing and Mission Simulations.

Requirements

• 2+ years in spacecraft operations, flight/ground software, or systems engineering
• Proven experience supporting at least one 'Live' mission on-console (LEO, GEO, or Deep Space)
• Demonstrated ability to author flight procedures, telemetry displays, and mission-sequencing scripts
• Subject Matter Expertise (SME) in at least one subsystem for ground or space segment
• Proficient in Python for automating ground system tasks, mission-data processing, and tool development
• A structured and disciplined approach to troubleshooting
• Ability to drive consensus across engineering teams and communicate technical status clearly to mission leadership during time-critical events

Benefits

• Generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles
• Parental leave
• Educational reimbursement
• Short term disability
• Flexible PTO options