Aerospace Cryogenic Valve & Sub-Assembly Tech

Firefly Aerospace; Bertram (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; 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 is seeking a Component and Sub-Assembly Technician to join our manufacturing team in Texas. You will work closely with Fluid Systems Engineers, performing precision assembly of valves, actuators, and sub-assemblies used in aerospace systems.

Responsibilities include functional testing, troubleshooting hydraulic and pneumatic cryogenic components, and contributing to design reviews. Expect a dynamic schedule with nights/weekends as needed, and opportunities for growth in a

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years experience in aerospace, aircraft, R&D or related industrial fields.
• Electronics / Avionics experience in aerospace applications.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and manuals.
• Demonstrated high-level problem-solving skills and teamwork.
• Physically able to climb ladders and lift 50 lbs.
• Schedule varies; may require nights, weekends, overtime.

Responsibilities

• Test, functional verification, and troubleshooting of hydraulic and pneumatically actuated cryogenic valves, systems and components.
• Assist engineers in reviewing and developing design concepts, tooling, test hardware and providing feedback.
• Hydrostatically and pneumatically proof components.
• Follow, review, improve and provide feedback on work instructions for complex mechanical systems and installations.
• Precision assembly of rocket engine components: combustion devices, valves, turbomachinery, and other sub-assemblies.
• Safely work with hazardous systems, chemicals, and high-pressure operations.
• Root cause and diagnostic component disassembly, repair, and work.
• Clean and passivate hardware using solvents, mechanical, ultrasonic, and precision cleaning methods.
• Perform shop level maintenance and calibration of equipment such as pumps, tanks, filtration systems, scales, etc.

Skills

Electronics/Avionics experience

Reading engineering drawings

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Physical stamina

Tools

GN2 knowledge

GHe knowledge

Tubing fabrication tools

NPT/AN fittings knowledge

Job description

Firefly Aerospace is seeking a Component and Sub-Assembly Technician to join our manufacturing team in Texas. You will work closely with Fluid Systems Engineers, performing precision assembly of valves, actuators, and sub-assemblies used in aerospace systems.

Responsibilities include functional testing, troubleshooting hydraulic and pneumatic cryogenic components, and contributing to design reviews. Expect a dynamic schedule with nights/weekends as needed, and opportunities for growth in a