Launch Vehicle 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

Job description

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.