Entry-Level Propulsion Fluids Technician – Space Hardware

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision plans

Parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Short-term disability

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace, based in Austin, Texas, is seeking a Propulsion Fluids Technician to support flight hardware through cleaning, passivation, and testing in a controlled cleanroom environment. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience with hardware you see in space missions.

You'll work with hydraulic and pneumatic systems, use precision measuring tools, and follow aerospace standards to ensure quality and reliability.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with basic hand tools in production (1+ year).
• Ability to read engineering drawings and technical documents.
• Experience with inspection tools such as calipers and micrometers.
• Basic computer skills (Outlook, Teams, web-based systems).

Responsibilities

• Clean, inspect, and passivate flight hardware in a cleanroom environment.
• Perform hydrostatic and pneumatic tests on fluid system components.
• Operate precision measuring tools and verify acceptance criteria.
• Conduct visual and borescope inspections and document discrepancies.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment; follow safety protocols.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading drawings

Inspection tools

Basic computer skills

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Torque wrenches

Optical instruments

Job description

Firefly Aerospace, based in Austin, Texas, is seeking a Propulsion Fluids Technician to support flight hardware through cleaning, passivation, and testing in a controlled cleanroom environment. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience with hardware you see in space missions.

You'll work with hydraulic and pneumatic systems, use precision measuring tools, and follow aerospace standards to ensure quality and reliability.