Aerospace Fluid/Mechanical Launch Technician II

Firefly Aerospace; California (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision plans

Parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Short term disability

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace is seeking a Launch Technician II to join the launch group. You will fabricate, operate and maintain launch site mechanical and fluid systems and participate in launch day activities as part of a small team.

The role requires 3+ years in mechanical systems and high-pressure fluid/pneumatic experience, use of power tools, and the ability to work at heights up to 100 feet. It offers competitive benefits and ITAR compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 3+ years of experience working with and troubleshooting mechanical systems, high pressure fluid/pneumatic systems, or heavy equipment.
• 3+ years of experience using power tools, hand tools, and calibrated tooling.
• General knowledge of shop practices including layout, drilling, sawing, grinding, etc.
• Basic computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office, JIRA, and photo generation/compilation.
• Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Vandenberg AFB, CA.
• Must be comfortable stooping and bending, as well as standing for long periods of time to support test and launch day operations.
• Ability to work at elevated heights (up to 100 feet).
• Ability to work in varying climate environments, heat, cold, rain. Ability to lift and carry 30 pounds unassisted.

Responsibilities

• Performs work according to policy, procedures, and specifications.
• Reads complex piping and instrumentation diagrams and shop drawings for installation, troubleshooting and repairing of major systems and minor subsystems and components.
• Troubleshoots, installs, and maintains various fluid system components, including level sensors, flow meters, gauges, regulators, safety reliefs and valves.
• Performs tube, piping and conduit installation for fluid system fabrication, upgrades and modifications.
• Installs, removes, and tags out equipment for test or repair and safety of personnel and equipment.
• Utilizes a wide range of mechanical and test tools including wrenches, sockets, torque wrenches, calipers, micrometers, plug & pin gage, dewpoint meter, while performing work to specifications, to identify problems and to maintain and calibrate equipment to performance standards.
• Executes procedures to operate pad systems as required for launch and checkout operations
• Assists with development of activation, operations and maintenance procedures.
• Safety checks and operates heavy equipment such boom lift, scissor life, forklift and reach lift.
• Performs general housekeeping and continuous improvement of the appearance of the site.
• Performs launch site fluid and mechanical system configurations for test and launch operations and supports launch day red team.
• Travels to test and launch sites as required to support the overall program.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Troubleshooting

Power tools

Calibrated tooling

Reading schematics

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in engineering/technical/mechanical field

Tools

Microsoft Office

JIRA

Job description

Firefly Aerospace is seeking a Launch Technician II to join the launch group. You will fabricate, operate and maintain launch site mechanical and fluid systems and participate in launch day activities as part of a small team.

The role requires 3+ years in mechanical systems and high-pressure fluid/pneumatic experience, use of power tools, and the ability to work at heights up to 100 feet. It offers competitive benefits and ITAR compliance requirements.