Launch Integration Technician III

Firefly Aerospace; California; On-site; USD 50,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Parental leave

Education reimbursement

Short term disability

Pet insurance

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace is seeking an Integration Technician for the Alpha Launch Vehicle. The role focuses on efficient assembly and test of flight hardware, with emphasis on understanding design intent and executing assembly accordingly.

A strong background in production or maintenance of complex avionics systems is required, with readiness to travel up to 40%. The position offers comprehensive benefits and a path toward advanced manufacturing responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with complex assemblies and production in aviation.
• Reading wiring diagrams, harness routing, testing harnesses on-vehicle.
• Knowledge of IPC/WHMA-A-620, MIL-DTL-22520, NASA-STD-8739, J-STD-001 or ANSI/ESD S20.20.
• Proficient with DMM and precision measurement equipment.
• A&P license and relevant military aviation maintenance experience are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Follow complex assembly procedures and work instructions.
• Execute integration processes.
• Stage, set up, assemble, test and install flight hardware including cable harnessing.
• Familiarize with ESD environments.
• Utilize tooling and fixturing.
• Plan customer integration activities and con-ops.
• Communicate with engineers and teammates.
• Identify/design discrepancies and resolve them.
• Support manufacturability discussions.
• Manage payload and interface requirements.
• Perform fit checks and load testing.

Skills

Complex assemblies experience

Harness and wiring diagrams

Avionics testing/diagnostics

Troubleshooting/repairs

Manufacturing/production in aviation

Education

A&P License

Tools

DMM

Oscilloscopes

Hi-pot testers

Precision measurement tools

Avionics hand tools

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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

Firefly’ Integration Technicians are responsible for the efficient/successful assembly and test of the Alpha Launch Vehicle. This requires the ability to intuitively understand the intention behind design decisions and execute assembly based on those intentions. A strong background in production or maintenance of complex avionics systems such as in aviation is required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow complex assembly procedures and work instructions
• Execute integration processes
• Stage, set up, assemble, test and install flight hardware including installation of cable harnessing.
• Familiarization with working in ESD environments
• Utilize necessary tooling and fixturing
• Follow complex planning instructions for assembly and integration for the assembly of all vehicle subsystems.
• Communicate effectively with engineers and teammates
• Identify discrepancies between design and manufacture/assembly and resolve them
• Support engineering in defining manufacturability, producibility and assembly of design using industry standard parts and products
• Manage payload and interface requirements
• Plan customer integration activities and con-ops
• Perform fit checks and load testing

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Proven experience with complex assemblies, production in aviation including reading harness and wiring diagrams, routing/testing of harnessing on-vehicle, troubleshooting, repairing and visual inspections.
• Two or more years of experience in one or more of the following fields:
• Has worked with IPC/WHMA-A-620, MIL-DTL-22520, NASA-STD-8739, J-STD-001 or ANSI/ESD S20.20
• Proficient in use of DMM, basic avionics hand tools, basic mechanical hand tools and precision measurement equipment.
• Comfortable working within an evolving process
• Flexibility regarding workflow and process
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to convey methodologies for assembly and troubleshooting
• Willing to travel up to 40%
• A&P License
• Relevant military experience in fixed or rotor wing maintenance is highly desired
• Two or more years of experience in one or more of the following fields:
• Military Avionics/Electrician MOS
• Army 15F, 15Y
• Marine 63 and 64 series
• Airforce 2A6X6
• Coast Guard AET
• Rocket engines, turbomachinery or complex component assembly
• Civilian/military aircraft engine experience
• Experience working with oscilloscopes and Hi-pot testers

Launch Technician III- $36.49 - $46.28

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.