Launch Technician II: Fluid/Mechanical Systems

Firefly Aerospace; California; On-site; USD 48,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental plan

Vision plan

Parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Short-term disability

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace is seeking a Launch Technician II - Fluid/Mechanical in California to maintain and troubleshoot launch fluid and mechanical systems, ensuring successful launches. You will work with a small team, performing fabrication, operation, and maintenance of critical systems.

Responsibilities include reading diagrams, installing and calibrating components, handling safety checks, operating heavy equipment, and supporting launch day activities; travel to test sites as needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with mechanical systems, high pressure fluid/pneumatic systems, or heavy equipment.
• 3+ years of experience using power tools, hand tools, and calibrated tooling.
• Basic computer skills, including MS Office and JIRA.
• Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Vandenberg AFB, CA.
• Able to work at heights up to 100 feet and in varying climates.

Responsibilities

• Fabrication, operation and maintenance of launch site mechanical and fluid systems.
• Read piping and instrumentation diagrams and shop drawings for installation and repair.
• Troubleshoot and calibrate fluid system components and gauges.
• Install, remove and tag out equipment for test or repair.
• Operate pad systems and assist with activation, operations and maintenance procedures.
• Safety checks on heavy equipment and perform site housekeeping.
• Travel to test and launch sites to support the program.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Troubleshooting

Reading diagrams

Power tools

Shop practices

Microsoft Office

JIRA

Reading drawings/diagrams

Education

Associate degree in engineering, technical, or mechanical field

Tools

Calipers

Torque wrenches

Dewpoint meter

Job description

Launch Technician II, Fluid/Mechanical

Lead hands-on assembly, testing, and troubleshooting of launch fluid/mechanical systems at VSFB

Location: California

Compensation: $35 - 44 USD / hour

About The Role

Firefly Aerospace Launch Technician

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.

Job Summary

Firefly Fluid/Mechanical Launch Technicians within the launch group will be responsible for the fabrication, operation and maintenance of launch site mechanical and fluid systems. You will also be part of launch day activities and help launch the rockets. You will work as part of a small team requiring minimal supervision, so a self-starter is a must!

Responsibilities

Performs work according to policy, procedures, and specifications.

Reads complex piping and instrumentation diagrams and shop drawings for the purpose of installation, troubleshooting and repairing of major systems and minor subsystems and components.

Troubleshoots, installs, and maintains various fluid system components, including level sensors, flow meters, gauges, regulators, safety reliefs and valves.

Performs tube, piping and conduit installation for fluid system fabrication, upgrades and modifications.

Installs, removes, and tags out equipment for test or repair and safety of personnel and equipment.

Utilizes a wide range of mechanical and test tools including wrenches, sockets, torque wrenches, calipers, micrometers, plug & pin gage, dewpoint meter, while performing work to specifications, to identify problems and to maintain and calibrate equipment to performance standards.

Executes procedures to operate pad systems as required for launch and checkout operations

Assists with development of activation, operations and maintenance procedures.

Safety checks and operates heavy equipment such boom lift, scissor lift, forklift and reach lift.

Performs general housekeeping and continuous improvement of the appearance of the site.

Performs launch site fluid and mechanical system configurations for test and launch operations and supports launch day red team.

Travels to test and launch sites as required to support the overall program.

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3+ years of experience working with and troubleshooting mechanical systems, high pressure fluid/pneumatic systems, or heavy equipment
• 3+ years of experience using power tools, hand tools, and calibrated tooling
• General knowledge of shop practices including layout, drilling, sawing, grinding, etc.
• Basic computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office, JIRA, and photo generation/compilation
• Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Vandenberg AFB, CA.
• Must be comfortable stooping and bending, as well as standing for long periods of time to support test and launch day operations.
• Ability to work at elevated heights (up to 100 feet).
• Ability to work in varying climate environments, heat, cold, rain.
• Ability to lift and carry 30 pounds unassisted.

Desired

• Associate degree in an engineering, technical, or mechanical field.
• 3+ years of relevant welding experience.
• Experience with fabrication, machining and welding.
• Adept at troubleshooting and diagnosing problems with mechanical equipment with the ability to apply a resolution in a timely fashion.
• Ability to write routine reports, solve practical problems, and clearly communicate tasks and needs, and training of other personnel.
• Experience with crane and lift operations
• Knowledge of different fittings such as NPT, MS, and A/N and Swagelok
• Ability to read, and understand operating system schematics and drawings

Launch Technician II - $35.00 Per Hour- $44.00 Per Hour

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, 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