Firefly Aerospace

Mission Program Manager (Innovation Lab)

Job Description

Posted on: 
2026-06-19

Responsibilities

  • Lead programs for on-time, on-budget delivery.
  • Maintain schedules, risk lists, procurement plans, subcontract plans, manpower plans, and budgets.
  • Report regularly to Innovation Team Leadership Team and customers.
  • Track internal and external deliverables, preparing design and progress reviews.
  • Collaborate with Responsible Engineers to meet requirements and milestones.
  • Manage cross-functional teams in complex technical environments.
  • Create and maintain detailed execution schedules.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, management, or related work experience.
  • 5+ years of project management experience.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams.
  • Experience with rapid development projects.
  • Concept-to-launch experience on satellite missions.
  • U.S. citizenship or eligibility for required authorizations due to export regulations.
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