Lead Fluid & Mechanical Technician, Launch Systems

Firefly Aerospace; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision plans

Parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace is seeking a Mechanical/Fluid Technician IV for our Briggs, TX facility. You will fabricate, install, and maintain critical pad systems and support engineering reviews. The role requires initiative, precision, and hands-on mechanical aptitude to ensure mission success.

You will lead a team, perform high-pressure fluid work, and weld as needed. The job emphasizes safety, documentation, and collaboration across teams in a demanding launch environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years experience with mechanical and fluid systems incl. high pressure pneumatics and cryogenic propellant handling.
• Experience with ground support equipment and associated fabrication.
• Familiarity with NPT, MS, AN fittings and Swagelok.
• Skilled in drilling, sawing, grinding, etc. for shop practices.
• Experience with crane and lift operations.
• Proficient in writing routine reports and documenting tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead technicians in build, install, and maintenance of pad systems.
• Support engineers in system design and reviews.
• Fabricate parts and piping per drawings and specs.
• Interpret P&IDs and drawings for installation, troubleshooting, repair of pad systems.
• Install and maintain fluid system components (valves, regulators, sensors).
• Perform LO/TO procedures for safety during tests and upgrades.
• Operate launch-site equipment and perform calibrations to specs.
• Weld aluminum and steel parts as needed to tight tolerances.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Fluid systems

High pressure pneumatics

Crane operations

Troubleshooting

Reading drawings

Safety awareness

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in technical/engineering

Tools

JIRA

Microsoft Office

Job description

Firefly Aerospace is seeking a Mechanical/Fluid Technician IV for our Briggs, TX facility. You will fabricate, install, and maintain critical pad systems and support engineering reviews. The role requires initiative, precision, and hands-on mechanical aptitude to ensure mission success.

You will lead a team, perform high-pressure fluid work, and weld as needed. The job emphasizes safety, documentation, and collaboration across teams in a demanding launch environment.