GSE Build Technician - Aerospace

Title: GSE Build Technician II

Location: Bertram, TX 78605

Work Schedule: Onsite Role

Contract: 6+ Months of Contract
Client: Firefly Aerospace

Job Description:

We are seeking a GSE Build Technician II to independently perform fabrication, assembly, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, verification, and modification of Ground Support Equipment (GSE) supporting rocket production, testing, and launch operations.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and modify launch pad, test stand, production, and facility GSE .
• Fabricate and install stainless-steel tubing, piping, valves, regulators, gauges, manifolds, fittings, and mechanical supports .
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, assembly drawings, schematics, P&IDs, and work instructions .
• Perform tube preparation, bending, routing, fitting, torqueing, leak checks, flushing, cleaning, and system verification.
• Work with hydraulic, pneumatic, high-pressure gas, cryogenic, pump, and fluid systems .
• Perform troubleshooting and identify configuration or installation discrepancies.
• Follow LOTO, FOD, ESD, PPE, contamination-control, cleanliness, safety, and quality requirements .
• Support test-stand construction, launch-site activities, commissioning, maintenance, and system modifications.
• Document work, discrepancies, photos, and configuration details using JIRA or electronic work-management systems .
• Participate in rigging/material-handling activities and provide hands-on support to Level I technicians.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in mechanical fabrication, maintenance, aerospace, industrial, military, aviation, process piping, or related fields.
• Strong experience with mechanical assembly, fabrication, tubing/piping, valves, fittings, hydraulic or pneumatic systems .
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, torque tools, and precision measurement equipment .
• Ability to independently interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, and P&IDs .
• Strong understanding of workmanship, configuration control, safety, cleanliness, and documentation .
• Ability to work independently in industrial, production, test-stand, and outdoor environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with stainless-steel tubing, Swagelok, NPT, AN/MS, flanges , or welded piping.
• Experience with high-pressure gas, cryogenic systems, pressure testing, hydrostatic testing, or commissioning .
• Aerospace GSE, rocket testing, launch operations, military maintenance, oil & gas, semiconductor, or industrial mechanical experience.
• Familiarity with ASME B31.3, LOTO, rigging, cranes, forklifts, JIRA, SAP, Maximo, or MES .