Spacecraft Propulsion Manufacturing Technician

Firefly Aerospace Component Technician

As an end-to-end responsive 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.

Responsibilities

• Precision assembly, inspection, test, and troubleshooting space grade valves, regulators, engines and other related components
• Assist engineers in reviewing and developing design concepts, tooling, test hardware and providing feedback for improvements.
• Perform pneumatic pressurized operations such as flow tests, leak checks, and proof tests.
• Follow, review, improve and provide feedback on work instructions for complex mechanical systems and installations
• Safely work with hazardous systems, chemicals, and high-pressure operations.
• Root cause component manufacturing issues and provide input on process change for reliability and quality
• Clean and passivate hardware using means such as solvent/chemical, mechanical, ultrasonic, and precision cleaning methods.
• Perform shop level maintenance and calibration of equipment such as pumps, tanks, filtration systems, scales, etc.
• Perform manual deburring, edge breaking, and polishing on machined aerospace fittings and components.

Qualifications

Required:

• 0-2 years experience (or equivalent) in aerospace, aircraft, R&D or related industrial fields.
• Working knowledge of fluid systems, including pressurized testing and leak check procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical manuals
• A demonstrated high-level of problem solving skills working in a team environment.
• Lift and carry 50 lbs. for limited durations
• A willingness to work flexible hours to meet the demands of spacecraft manufacturing
• Familiarity with pressurized system safety

Desired:

• Experience assembling or building valves, precision components, or engine-related hardware in an aerospace environment.
• Working knowledge of a variety of tube/fluid applications including GN2, GHe, Hydraulics
• Knowledge of various standard fittings such as National Pipe Thread (NPT) and AN fittings
• Experience with valve or component pressurized testing.
• Familiarity with hypergolic engine test and decontamination procedures.
• Experience cleaning systems to aerospace or medical standards
• IPC-620 certification or experience with wiring harness fabrication

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