Cryogenic Valve & Sub-Assembly Technician

Firefly Aerospace; Briggs (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans with dental and vision

Relocation benefits

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace, headquartered in north Austin, Texas, seeks Component and Sub-Assembly Technicians to assemble valves, actuators, and sub-assemblies for reliable space systems. You will work with fluid systems engineers and perform test, troubleshooting, and calibration tasks in a demanding aerospace shop environment.

Role ranges from entry to senior levels; candidates with experience in aerospace, electronics/avionics, and the ability to read technical drawings are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years experience in aerospace, aircraft, R&D or related fields.
• Electronics/Avionics experience or familiarity with avionics systems used in aerospace applications.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical manuals.
• Demonstrated high-level problem solving skills working in a team.
• Physically able to climb ladders and stairs; lift and carry 50 lbs for limited durations.
• Flexible schedule; able to work nights, weekends and overtime when necessary.

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 solvents/chemical, mechanical, ultrasonic, and precision cleaning methods.
• Perform shop level maintenance and calibration of equipment such as pumps, tanks, filtration systems, scales.

Skills

Aerospace experience

Electronics/Avionics experience

Read engineering drawings

Team problem solving

Lift 50 lbs

Flexible schedule

Job description

Firefly Aerospace, headquartered in north Austin, Texas, seeks Component and Sub-Assembly Technicians to assemble valves, actuators, and sub-assemblies for reliable space systems. You will work with fluid systems engineers and perform test, troubleshooting, and calibration tasks in a demanding aerospace shop environment.

Role ranges from entry to senior levels; candidates with experience in aerospace, electronics/avionics, and the ability to read technical drawings are encouraged to apply.