Spacecraft Integration Technician I

Career Opportunities with Firefly Aerospace Come be a part of the 21st Century Space Race! Careers At Firefly Aerospace Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available. Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company that enables our world to launch, land, and operate in space – anywhere, anytime. As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the only commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the only company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Our launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles provide government and commercial customers with full mission services from low Earth orbit to 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 As a Spacecraft Integration Technician I , you will play a vital role in assembling, integrating, and testing spacecraft. Working closely with integration and test engineers, you will assist in the mechanical and electrical integration of spacecraft, ensuring adherence to high-quality standards and procedures. Your responsibilities will include executing work instructions and test procedures, improving the efficiency of integration facility operations through lean principles, and contributing to the development of spacecraft integration processes and documentation to train future technicians and engineers. Additionally, you will support offsite integration and test campaigns, including environmental testing and launch preparation. RESPONSIBILITIES Assist in mechanical and electrical integration of spacecraft in the Hive integration facilities Support execution of work instructions and test procedures in partnership with integration and test engineers Assist in the improvement of organization and operation of integration facilities through implementation of lean principles Assist in the maturation of high-level spacecraft integration processes and practices and development of spacecraft integration documentation that will be used to educate future spacecraft integration technicians and engineers Support offsite integration and test campaigns including environmental testing and launch preparation QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED 0–2 years of experience in aerospace, aviation, electronics, automotive, manufacturing, or other technical hands‑on fields. Experience following detailed work instructions or technical procedures. Basic familiarity with mechanical assembly practices (torquing, fastener installation). Exposure to basic wiring or electrical assembly (crimping, soldering, connector installation). Ability to read and interpret basic drawings, wiring diagrams, or assembly instructions. Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn. Ability to work in a cleanroom or controlled environment. 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, 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr