GSE Technician II: Test Stand & Space Systems

Firefly Aerospace, Inc.; Texas; On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO for exempt employees

3-month sabbatical for every 5 years

Medical, dental, vision, life, and affin

Disability insurance

Mental health services

Paid military leave

12 weeks paid maternity leave

4 weeks paid spouse leave

$20k towards family planning: fert. &/

Dog friendly workplace

$10k/year towards trade school or COL

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace is seeking a GSE Technician to join our Test Operations Team at the Briggs, TX facility, north of Cedar Park. You will build and maintain test stands, and perform upgrades and verification of fluid systems and related hardware.

Responsibilities include new site/test stand builds, stand verification and commissioning, test article installation, troubleshooting, and documenting stand activity across valves, engines, and rocket stages.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• 3+ years of experience with mechanical systems, high‑pressure fluid/pneumatic systems, or heavy equipment.
• 3+ years using power and hand tools and calibrated tooling.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and adapt in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, troubleshoot, and upgrade test stand equipment and instrumentation.
• Participate in new site/test stand builds and implementation of new capabilities.
• Provide operability feedback to GSE engineers during design.
• Collaborate with test engineers to develop procedures and document activity.
• Maintain tools, storage, and hardware to support test activities.
• Keep test stands clean and ready-for-flight hardware.
• Work with engineering to streamline testing processes.
• Perform test stand operating tasks under guidance.
• Operate high‑pressure, cryogenic, hydraulic systems, pumps, and pneumatic components.

Skills

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Safety conscious

Communication

Education

Engineering/technical associate degree

Tools

JIRA

Calibrated tools

Job description

Firefly Aerospace is seeking a GSE Technician to join our Test Operations Team at the Briggs, TX facility, north of Cedar Park. You will build and maintain test stands, and perform upgrades and verification of fluid systems and related hardware.

Responsibilities include new site/test stand builds, stand verification and commissioning, test article installation, troubleshooting, and documenting stand activity across valves, engines, and rocket stages.