Avionics Production Technician I

jobs.frontdoordefense.com - Jobboard; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision plans

Parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is seeking an Avionics Production Technician I in Austin, Texas. The role involves assembling and testing avionics harnesses for space launch rockets and satellites, requiring attention to detail and good technical skills.

Ideal candidates will have 1–2 years of experience in wire harness assembly, with benefits including health plans and flexible PTO.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years related experience in wire harness assembly or box and battery assembly.
• Demonstrated basic technical skills in electro-mechanical assembly.
• Excellent concentration and attention to detail with first-rate work efficiency and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and assemble high-quality, high-reliability wire harnesses.
• Ensure all work performed is properly documented for QA inspection.
• Comply with company safety regulations.

Skills

Wire harness assembly

Electro-mechanical assembly

Soldering

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Job description

Avionics Production Technician I

Assemble and test avionics harnesses for Firefly Aerospace's space launch rockets and satellites.

Location: Austin

About The Role

Firefly Avionics Production Technicians work closely with the Avionics and Integration teams in the design, build, integration, and test of fully functional space launch rockets, satellites, and landers. This work primarily includes the assembly of avionics harnesses and associated flight hardware, with compensation and responsibilities adjusted to match the experience level and abilities of the candidate.

Responsibilities

1. Fabricate and assemble high‑quality, high‑reliability wire harnesses and electro‑mechanical assemblies.
2. Ensure that all work performed is properly documented for QA inspection.
3. Demonstrate effective harness repair techniques using acceptable practices, including splicing, soldering, and pinning of wiring.
4. Read and interpret planning documents, process controls, schematics, wiring diagrams, specifications, drawings, manuals, blueprints, and engineering sketches.
5. Provide feedback to engineering on quality, discrepancy identification, and manufacturing and design improvements.
6. Comply with the company FOD program, tool control program, 5‑S program, and all safety regulations.
7. Self‑monitor work progress against area benchmarks and achieve on‑time delivery of all work.

Required Qualifications

• 1–2 years related experience in wire harness assembly or box and battery assembly.
• Demonstrated basic technical skills in electro‑mechanical assembly.
• Excellent concentration and attention to detail with first‑rate work efficiency and accuracy.
• Industry experience in harness assembly, including wire preparation, connector termination and assembly, soldering, and layup.
• Dexterity and ability to perform hands‑on harness assembly for extended periods of time.
• Basic computer skills, including e‑mail and MS Office programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of industry standards, such as IPC/WHMA‑A‑620, IPC‑610, IPC‑J‑STD‑001, and associated assembly techniques (crimping, soldering, wire preparation).
• Mentoring of fellow team members; Level III team members will mentor Level I and II team members.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a fast‑paced, constantly changing production environment with flight hardware.
• Military and/or civilian aircraft production experience.
• Certifications in IPC 620, 610, and J‑STD.

Benefits and Eligibility

Firefly offers generous health, dental, and vision plans with low deductibles, parental leave, educational reimbursement, short‑term disability, and flexible PTO options. To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including ITAR, you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, 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 is governed by merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced in any lawful 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.