Components Manufacturing Technician II

Firefly Aerospace

Briggs (TX)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 85,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Short-term disability

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace in Austin, Texas, is hiring Component and Sub-Assembly Technicians to work closely with Fluid Systems Engineers assembling valves, actuators and sub-assemblies for rocket systems.

The role requires 2-5 years in aerospace or related fields, avionics familiarity, ability to read drawings, and willingness to work nights or overtime as needed.

We offer comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities in a fast-paced space company.

Qualifications

2-5 years experience in aerospace, aircraft, R&D or related fields.
Electronics/Avionics experience or familiarity with avionics systems in aerospace applications.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical manuals.
Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to work in a team.
Physically able to climb ladders and lift 50 lbs.
Schedule varies, flexibility required; may work nights/weekends/overtime.

Responsibilities

Test, verify and troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatically actuated valves and sub-assemblies.
Assist engineers in reviewing designs, tooling and test hardware; provide feedback for improvements.
Hydrostatically and pneumatically proof components.
Follow and improve work instructions for complex mechanical systems.
Precise assembly of rocket engine components and sub-assemblies.
Safely work with hazardous systems and high-pressure operations.
Disassemble, diagnose and repair components; passivate hardware.

Skills

Aerospace experience

Electronics/Avionics

Reading drawings

Team player

Physical fitness

Lifting 50 lbs

Shift flexibility

OT availability

Job description

About Firefly Aerospace

Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to reliably and repeatedly launch, land, and operate space systems from Earth to the Moon and beyond. As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the first commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the first company to achieve a successful Moon landing. 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 according to 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 and we encourage all interested candidates to apply.

Additional Responsibilities Include

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
A Demonstrated high-level problem of 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)

Firefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, educational reimbursement, short term disability, and 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

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