Entry Propulsion Fluids Technician – Aerospace

Firefly Aerospace, Inc.; Texas; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Parental leave

Relocation benefits

Educational reimbursement

Flexible PTO

Short term disability

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace, Inc. in Texas is seeking an entry-level Propulsion Fluids Technician to support the hardware powering our launch vehicles. You will clean, inspect, pressure test, and prepare flight components in a cleanroom environment, following aerospace standards and detailed procedures.

In this role you will handle passivation, operate precision measurement tools, and report any non-conformances. Teamwork and safety are emphasized as you contribute to missions we pursue across space

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.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning & Passivation: Clean and passivate flight hardware in a controlled environment.
• Pressure Testing: Perform hydrostatic and pneumatic tests on fluid system components.
• PPE & Safety: Use PPE and follow hazardous material handling procedures.
• Shop Standards & Safety: Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area; adhere to safety protocols.
• Non-conformances: Identify, document, and report defects and inspection discrepancies.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Read engineering drawings

Inspection tools (calipers, micromet)

Basic computer skills

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

Firefly Aerospace, Inc. in Texas is seeking an entry-level Propulsion Fluids Technician to support the hardware powering our launch vehicles. You will clean, inspect, pressure test, and prepare flight components in a cleanroom environment, following aerospace standards and detailed procedures.

In this role you will handle passivation, operate precision measurement tools, and report any non-conformances. Teamwork and safety are emphasized as you contribute to missions we pursue across space