Fluid/Mechanical Launch Technician II - Space Launch

Firefly Aerospace, Inc.; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,289,000 - 126,078,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision plans

Parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Short term disability

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace, Inc. seeks an experienced Launch Technician II to fabricate, operate, and maintain launch site mechanical and fluid systems. You will join a small team with minimal supervision and contribute to launch day activities and test operations.

The role requires hands-on skills with high-pressure systems, tool usage, and the ability to travel to test and launch sites. Firefly offers strong benefits and growth opportunities in a fast-growing space company.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in engineering/technical/mechanical field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience working with mechanical systems and heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Performs work according to policy, procedures, and specifications.
• Reads piping and instrumentation diagrams for installation, troubleshooting and repair.
• Troubleshoots, installs, and maintains fluid system components and gauges.
• Performs tube, piping and conduit installation for fluid systems.
• Installs, removes, and tags out equipment for test or repair and safety.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in engineering/technical/mechanical field

Tools

Microsoft Office

JIRA

Job description

Firefly Aerospace, Inc. seeks an experienced Launch Technician II to fabricate, operate, and maintain launch site mechanical and fluid systems. You will join a small team with minimal supervision and contribute to launch day activities and test operations.

The role requires hands-on skills with high-pressure systems, tool usage, and the ability to travel to test and launch sites. Firefly offers strong benefits and growth opportunities in a fast-growing space company.