Aerospace Component & Sub-Assembly Technician

Firefly Aerospace; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision plans

Parental leave

Relocation benefits

Educational reimbursement

Short term disability

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace, Inc. seeks Component and Sub-Assembly Technicians to work with Fluid Systems Engineers assembling valves, actuators, and sub-assemblies for rocket propulsion systems at our Austin, TX site.

The role ranges from entry to senior levels, requiring hands-on assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and compliance with safety and ITAR regulations. Candidates should be able to lift 50 lbs and work nights or weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years experience in aerospace, aircraft, R&D or related fields.
• Experience with avionics systems used in aerospace applications.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical manuals.
• Physically able to lift 50 lbs and handle demanding tasks.
• Schedule varies, nights/weekends/overtime may be required.

Responsibilities

• Test, functional verification, and troubleshooting of hydraulic and pneumatically actuated cryogenic valves, systems and components.
• Assist engineers in reviewing and developing design concepts and tooling.
• Hydrostatically and pneumatically proof components.
• Follow and improve work instructions for complex mechanical systems.
• Precision assembly of rocket engine components and sub-assemblies.
• Maintain safe handling of hazardous systems and high-pressure operations.
• Disassemble/repair components and perform diagnostics.
• Clean and passivate hardware using chemical, mechanical or ultrasonic methods.
• Perform shop maintenance and calibration of equipment.

Skills

Aerospace experience

Read engineering drawings

Problem-solving in teams

Physical endurance

Tools

Avionics familiarity

Job description

Firefly Aerospace, Inc. seeks Component and Sub-Assembly Technicians to work with Fluid Systems Engineers assembling valves, actuators, and sub-assemblies for rocket propulsion systems at our Austin, TX site.

The role ranges from entry to senior levels, requiring hands-on assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and compliance with safety and ITAR regulations. Candidates should be able to lift 50 lbs and work nights or weekends as needed.