Lead Launch Pad Technician - Fluid & Mechanical

Firefly Aerospace; Wallops Island (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Short-term disability

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace in Virginia is seeking a Mechanical/Fluid Technician IV to support the launch team. You will fabricate, operate, and maintain critical pad systems, leading a small group of technicians and performing work with minimal supervision.

The role requires 5+ years in mechanical and fluid systems, experience with high‑pressure pneumatics and cryogenics, and the ability to read engineering drawings. Travel to test sites is occasional as part of a dynamic, safety‑driven program.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 5+ years of experience with mechanical and fluid systems including high-pressure pneumatics, cryogenic, propellant, and/or ground support equipment.
• Experienced in high-pressure system operation, fabrication (tube bending, routing, flaring, etc.), and precision cleaning standards.
• Knowledge of fittings such as NPT, MS, and A/N and Swagelok.
• Familiarity with standard shop practices related to drilling, sawing, grinding, etc.
• Experience with crane and lift operations.
• Competency with Microsoft Office and technical reporting tools (JIRA, image-based documentation, etc.).
• Ability to pass background checks to access government facilities.
• Physically capable of lifting 30 lbs unassisted and working at heights up to 100 feet.

Responsibilities

• Lead technicians in build, install, operate, and maintain 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, sensors, flow meters, and gauges.
• Operate pad systems during launch and checkout operations.

Skills

Mechanical & fluid systems

High-pressure pneumatics

Cryogenic systems

Ground support equipment

Crane & lift operations

Microsoft Office

JIRA

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree (desired)

Tools

Microsoft Office

JIRA

Image-based documentation

Job description

Firefly Aerospace in Virginia is seeking a Mechanical/Fluid Technician IV to support the launch team. You will fabricate, operate, and maintain critical pad systems, leading a small group of technicians and performing work with minimal supervision.

The role requires 5+ years in mechanical and fluid systems, experience with high‑pressure pneumatics and cryogenics, and the ability to read engineering drawings. Travel to test sites is occasional as part of a dynamic, safety‑driven program.