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

About Firefly Aerospace

Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company that enables our world to launch, land, and operate in space – anywhere, anytime. As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the only commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the only company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Our launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles provide government and commercial customers with full mission services from low Earth orbit to 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.

Summary

Firefly Component and Sub-Assembly Technicians work closely with Fluid Systems Engineers to ensure that the build process is being performed to accordance with the instructions. This work primarily includes the assembly of valves, actuators, and other sub-assemblies. We are hiring for a range of experience levels from entry level to highly experienced.

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 for improvements
• 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 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.

Qualifications

• Required: 2 to 5 years experience (or equivalent) in aerospace, aircraft, R&D or related industrial fields
• Electronics / Avionics experience or familiarity with avionics systems used in aerospace applications (e.g., wiring, troubleshooting, or integration of avionics components and systems)
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical manuals
• Demonstrated high-level problem solving skills working in a team environment
• Physically able to climb ladders and stairs
• Lift and carry 50 lbs. for limited durations
• Schedule varies depending on needs, flexibility required
• Work nights, weekends and overtime when necessary

Desired

• Familiarity with tube fabrication (bend, flare, fittings, etc.) and pressurized system safety
• Working knowledge of a variety of tube/fluid applications including GN2, GHe, hydraulics and cryogenics
• Knowledge of various fittings such as National Pipe Thread (NPT) and AN fittings
• Experience cleaning systems to aerospace or medical standards
• Prior valve, actuator, and pump build experience
• Airframe and Powerplant License (A&P)

Benefits

• Generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles
• Parental leave
• Relocation benefits
• Educational reimbursement
• Short term disability
• 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.