Entry-Level Aerospace Propulsion Fluids Technician

Firefly Aerospace; Briggs (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Relocation benefits

Educational reimbursement

Flexible PTO

Parental leave

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace in Austin, Texas, invites applications for an entry‑level Propulsion Fluids Technician. You will clean, inspect, pressure test, and prepare flight components in a cleanroom, building hands‑on technical skills on flight hardware to aerospace standards.

You should be mechanically inclined, detail oriented, and eager to work with tools and measurement instruments such as calipers, micrometers, torque wrenches, while adhering to safety and process documentation.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude with at least 1 year of hands‑on experience using basic hand tools in a production environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documents.
• Experience using inspection tools such as calipers and micrometers.
• Basic computer skills including Outlook, Teams, and web‑based systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning and passivation of flight hardware using solvent/chemical, abrasive, ultrasonic, and other approved methods in a controlled cleanroom environment.
• Execute passivation processes to ensure corrosion resistance and material integrity.
• Use PPE properly and follow all hazardous material handling procedures.
• Perform hydrostatic and pneumatic proof and leak testing on fluid system components.
• Operate precision measurement and calibration tools including torque wrenches, micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and optical instruments.
• Verify acceptance criteria in alignment with engineering and quality requirements.
• Conduct visual and borescope inspections to verify cleanliness and hardware integrity.
• Follow detailed work instructions, technical procedures, and engineering documentation.
• Identify, document, and report non-conformances, defects, and inspection discrepancies.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and FOD‑free work environment.
• Adhere to safety protocols when working with chemicals, pressurized systems, and equipment.
• Safely handle and move large or sensitive hardware using overhead cranes, hoists, and lifting equipment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Read engineering drawings

Inspection tools usage

Basic computer skills (Outlook/Teams)

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Torque wrenches

Job description

Firefly Aerospace in Austin, Texas, invites applications for an entry‑level Propulsion Fluids Technician. You will clean, inspect, pressure test, and prepare flight components in a cleanroom, building hands‑on technical skills on flight hardware to aerospace standards.

You should be mechanically inclined, detail oriented, and eager to work with tools and measurement instruments such as calipers, micrometers, torque wrenches, while adhering to safety and process documentation.