Manager, Dynamics Analysis

ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE

As an end-to-end space transportation company, Firefly Aerospace is on a mission to enable our world to launch, land, and operate in space – anywhere, anytime. Our launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles provide government and commercial customers with full mission services from low Earth orbit to the surface of 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

The Manager of Dynamics Analysis is responsible for the efficient operation of the Dynamics Analysis group and provides leadership, planning, and direction for their team of experts. You will help design and develop the analytical tools and processes necessary for launch vehicles and spacecraft dynamics across multiple disciplines including vibrations, dynamics loads, shock, and coupled loads analysis. The analysis manager works closely with leadership across all Firefly programs to allocate resources, determine staffing needs, and coordinate activities within their team to hit company priorities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for task and project management and employee performance management
• Continued development of fundamental analysis training and tools for the company across all technical disciplines
• Give feedback and guidance in technology development within the Mechanical Engineering Department
• Provide technical oversight and mentorship to various technical programs within the company
• Ensure documentation of analysis meets or exceeds requirements for customers and launch authority
• Assure compliance with company plans, process, and procedures

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• B.S. degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering and 10+ years of experience – any combination of advanced education or industry experience with focus in aerospace analysis
• Experience with a wide range of analysis techniques and tools.
• Ability to be self-directed and balance several tasks at one time
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams
• Ability to communicate effectively

Desired

• Master’s Degree or higher in mechanical or aerospace engineering
• Significant experience in 2 or more of the group’s analysis disciplines (loads analysis, dynamics, shock, vibration, or CLA)

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, pet Insurance, and flexible PTO options.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Firefly is governed based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.