Firefly Aerospace Hiring Event- Vandenberg Space Force Base (INVITE ONLY) August 20th & 21st
Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to reliably and repeatedly launch, land, and operate space systems from Earth to the Moon and beyond. As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the first commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the first company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, we are looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team.
Event Details
California Local Hiring Event: San Luis Obispo, Thursday, August 20th or Lompoc, Friday, August 21st, 2026. This is an invite-only event; if you arrive without an invitation, you will be turned away immediately.
Open Positions
Local (Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA)
- Launch Engineer, Mechanical Systems
- Launch Integration Engineer
- Launch Engineer, Fluids Mechanical
- Launch Engineer, EGSE
- Launch Technician, Fluid Mechanical
- Launch Technician, EGSE
Other Positions (near Austin, Texas – must be willing to relocate)
- Skilled Labor Machinists
- CNC Machinists
- CNC Programmers
- Composites Technicians
- Avionics Technicians
- Quality Inspectors
- Welders
- Mechanical Engineers
- Propulsion Engineers
- Software Engineers
- Systems Engineers
- Electrical Engineers
- GSE Engineers
- Manufacturing Engineers
- Tooling Engineers
- Launch and Test Engineers
- Spacecraft Mission Operations
- Assembly, Integration and Test
- Mission Architects
- Chief Engineering Leadership
- Production and Engineering Leadership
Benefits
- Generous health, dental, and vision plans with low deductibles
- Parental leave
- Educational and relocation reimbursement
- Short-term disability and life insurance
- Flexible PTO options
- Competitive base salary and equity
- Sign-on bonuses and relocation assistance for qualified candidates
Requirements
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.