Firefly Aerospace · 5 hours ago
Mission Architect, Space Communications
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$169K/yr - $250K/yr
10+ years expFirefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company that enables our world to launch, land, and operate in space – anywhere, anytime. As the Mission Architect, Space Communications, you will oversee mission architecture across Firefly’s Space Communications portfolio, focusing on new business efforts and supporting active program efforts. Your role involves designing, developing, and fielding Space Communications related missions, and collaborating with various teams to shape mission feasibility and requirements.
AerospaceAir TransportationSatellite Communication
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Collaboratively lead interdisciplinary teams through advanced, complex technical projects for the design, development, integration, and testing of customer solutions, including developing concept of operations, mission requirements, and system architecture
Support front-end business development efforts including customer engagement, white papers, proposals, and studies
Maintain strong customer awareness and develop customer relationships in partnership with the business development team
Define architecture and system requirements for Space Communications and Space Communications related missions
Lead modeling and simulation efforts to assess system performance
Develop CONOPS at the spacecraft, constellation, and mission level
Lead internal technical projects and end-to-end engineering activities to meet the company’s strategic growth objectives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, Physics, or related field
10+ years of experience in the space industry (7+ years with Master's degree) with a minimum of 3 years' experience in a mission architect role
Deep knowledge of the space and small/medium satellite industries
Deep knowledge of National Security Space (NSS), commercial, or civil customer needs in Space Communications mission areas
Demonstrated expertise in Space Communications or Space Communications related mission design and spacecraft operations
Experience implementing networked communications architectures
Strong communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with senior leadership and external customers about space systems
Ability to develop strong interpersonal relationships both internally and externally
Excellent leadership and management skills
Strong team player that can collaborate across all levels and functions
Ability to manage assignments and deadlines effectively
Ability to teach and mentor teammates to improve overall team performance
Professional with a high degree of integrity
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance
U.S. citizenship required
Preferred
Master's or PhD in engineering, Physics, or related field
Active TS/SCI security clearance
Experience with controlled access programs
Strong understanding of and experience working DoD/IC Space Communications or Space Communications related missions
Company
Firefly Aerospace
Firefly Aerospace is a space company that develops and operates launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles for commercial mission.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$796.56MKey Investors
Northrop GrummanRPM VenturesAE Industrial Partners
2025-08-07IPO
2025-05-29Corporate Round· $50M
2024-11-12Series D· $175M
Leadership Team
Jason Kim
Chief Executive Officer
Eric Salwan
Co-Founder
Recent News
2025-12-30
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