Environmental Test Technician (2nd Shift)

Firefly Aerospace; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision plans

Educational reimbursement

Short term disability

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace in Texas seeks an Environmental Test Technician II to join the Advanced Materials lab. You will operate thermal chambers, vibration tables, and shock/thermal-vacuum systems to support design, manufacturing, and testing activities.

A self-starter with strong teamwork and meticulous record-keeping is essential to succeed in this role. You will learn testing processes, contribute to ongoing improvements, and maintain effective relationships with engineers and technicians.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; A.S. in related field preferred.
• 3+ years in environmental testing or similar role.
• Experience with environmental test equipment and procedures.
• Ability to interpret test results and maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for running test equipment in the Environmental Test Lab.
• Run multiple environmental test areas (thermal, thermal vacuum, shock, vibration).
• Train new hires on lab equipment operation.
• Set up and tear down test equipment for each test.
• Document work for QA inspection and traceability.
• Read and interpret test procedures, schematics, drawings, and manuals.
• Collaborate with engineers to troubleshoot failures and improve processes.
• Comply with safety, FOD, tool control, and 5-S programs.

Skills

Environmental testing

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

Soldering wires & connectors

Test data interpretation

Education

A.S. in Metrology, Instrumentation, Physics, Math, Engineering, Technology or STEM

Tools

LabVIEW

Python

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

Torque wrenches

DC power supplies

Job description

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

We are looking for an Environmental Test Technician II, to join the Environmental Test Lab as part of the Advanced Materials department at Firefly Aerospace. You will apply your skill of utilizing thermal chambers, vibration tables, shock tables, and thermal-vacuum chambers to support design, manufacturing, and testing activities by the company.

The candidate must be a self-starter who works well in a team environment and has excellent interpersonal skills. The candidate will form an integral part of a team of engineers and technicians that will be a focal point for the company. The candidate will be expected to learn the testing processes, apply their knowledge, maintain good record-keeping, and have good working relationships with team members.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide technical support for running test equipment in the Environmental Test Lab, not limited to thermal chambers, vibration tables, shock tables, and thermal vacuum chambers.
• Have expertise in running multiple environmental test laboratory areas (thermal, thermal vacuum, shock, vibration).
• Provide training for new hires to the environmental test lab on running the equipment.
• Set up and tear down of test equipment for each test.
• Ensure that all work performed is properly and completely documented in preparation for QA inspection.
• Read and interpret test procedures, process controls, schematics, wiring diagrams, specifications, drawings, manuals, blueprints, and engineering sketches.
• Provide feedback to Engineering on quality, discrepancy identification and process and design improvements.
• Comply with the company FOD program, tool control program, 5-S program, and all safety regulations.
• Self-monitor work progress against area benchmarks and achieve on time delivery of all work.
• Collaborate with test engineers to troubleshoot failures and issues derived from test data.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure an efficient and effective work environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree in a related field preferred
• 3+ years of experience in environmental testing or a similar role
• Familiarity with testing equipment and procedures
• Ability to interpret and analyze test results
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong hands on testing experience (dynamic and thermal environments) in an environmental test lab or college lab.
• Training and/or experience in basic operation of an oscilloscope, multimeter, soldering wires & connectors, wire stripping, ohm's law, continuity testing, drilling & tapping holes, torque wrenches, DC power supplies, tape measures.
• Software/Computer Skills including Windows Operating Systems, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to stand on feet for extended periods of time, lift 10-20 pounds regularly and 50-100 pounds occasionally.
• Experience performing SRS Shock Testing
• 4 Years+ Performing Vibration Testing
• A.S. in Metrology, Instrumentation, Physics, Math, Engineering, Technology or other STEM related fields.
• Previous experience with a related industry utilizing MIL-STD-810G, SMC-S-016 or similar.
• Knowledge of one or more high-level general-purpose programming languages including but not limited to LabVIEW and Python.
• Experience building test racks and rack enclosures.

Work Schedule

This is a 2nd shift position. Specific hours and shift details will be provided upon hire.

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, pet Insurance, 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.