Launch Fluid & Mechanical Tech IV — Space Systems

Firefly Aerospace; Town of Texas, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Short-term disability

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace is seeking a Mechanical/Fluid Technician IV to support the launch team. You will oversee fabrication, operation, and maintenance of critical ground support equipment, and work with engineers on system design and reviews.

The role requires initiative, precision, and strong mechanical aptitude to directly impact mission success. You will lead technicians through build and installation, interpret P&IDs, and use a range of tools to ensure components meet engineering drawings and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with mechanical and fluid systems including high-pressure pneumatics, cryogenic, propellant, and/or ground support equipment.
• Experience with high-pressure system operation, fabrication (tube bending, routing, flaring), and precision cleaning.
• Knowledge of fittings such as NPT, MS, and A/N and Swagelok.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and P&IDs.
• Experience with crane and lift operations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and JIRA for technical reporting.
• Ability to pass background checks to access government facilities.
• Capable of lifting 30 lbs, working in varied climates, and heights up to 100 ft.
• Associate degree in a technical or engineering discipline.
• 2+ years welding experience (MIG, Stick, Flux Core).
• Experience welding heavy structural steel including 3/4”+ plate.
• Adept at troubleshooting mechanical equipment and applying timely resolutions.
• Ability to write routine reports and clearly communicate tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead a group of technicians through build, installation, operation, and maintenance of ground support equipment.
• Support engineers in system design and reviews.
• Fabricate parts, assemblies, and piping to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Interpret P&IDs and drawings for installation, troubleshooting and repair of pad systems.
• Install and maintain fluid system components, including valves, regulators, sensors, flow meters, and gauges.
• Install, remove, and lockout/tagout equipment for safe testing and upgrades.
• Utilize a wide range of tools to maintain launch systems and calibrate to specifications.
• Execute procedures to operate pad systems for launch and checkout operations.
• Assist with developing operational procedures and site improvements.
• Operate heavy equipment (boom lifts, scissor lifts, forklifts, cranes).
• Weld aluminum and steel parts to tight tolerances as needed.
• Maintain site housekeeping and continuous improvement of appearance.
• Configure launch site fluid and mechanical systems for tests and launches; support Red Team on launch day.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and performance specs.
• Travel to test and launch sites as required (<10%).

Skills

Mechanical systems

Fluid systems

High-pressure pneumatics

Cryogenic systems

Welding

Crane operations

Reading P&IDs

JIRA

MS Office

Technical reporting

Education

Associate degree in technical/engineering

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Dewpoint meter

Job description

Firefly Aerospace is seeking a Mechanical/Fluid Technician IV to support the launch team. You will oversee fabrication, operation, and maintenance of critical ground support equipment, and work with engineers on system design and reviews.

The role requires initiative, precision, and strong mechanical aptitude to directly impact mission success. You will lead technicians through build and installation, interpret P&IDs, and use a range of tools to ensure components meet engineering drawings and