Orbital Tube Welder

Firefly Aerospace; Bertram (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company in the aerospace sector is seeking Tube Fabrication Technicians to join their dynamic team. This role involves working closely with Fluid Systems Engineers to fabricate complex fluid system assemblies. Candidates will have the opportunity to work in a cutting-edge production facility, contributing to the development of reliable launch vehicles and spacecraft. The position welcomes applicants of all experience levels, from entry-level to highly experienced professionals. Join a forward-thinking organization that values skill and dedication, and be part of a mission to revolutionize access to space.

Benefits

health insurance

dental insurance

vision insurance

parental leave

educational reimbursement

short-term disability

pet insurance

flexible PTO options

Qualifications

• 2+ years of orbital welding experience required.
• Experience with AWS D17.1 and aerospace specifications essential.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and install hydraulic and pneumatic tubing.
• Setup and maintain orbital tube welding equipment.

Skills

orbital welding

aerospace experience

mechanical tools usage

precision measurement

reading 2D/3D drawings

tube fabrication

cleaning tube systems

Education

Certification from orbital weld training program

Tools

TIG welding equipment

band saw

grinders

drills

vector measuring machine

Siemens Team Center

Job description

Firefly Aerospace Inc. ("Firefly") is an American end-to-end space transportation company committed to providing economical and convenient access to space for small payloads through the design, manufacture, and operations of reliable launch and spacecraft vehicles. Firefly’s launch vehicles utilize common technologies, manufacturing infrastructure, and launch capabilities, providing LEO launch solutions for up to ten metric tons of payload. Combined with Firefly’s in-space vehicles, such as the Space Utility Vehicle (SUV) and Blue Ghost Lunar Lander, Firefly provides the space industry with a single source for missions from LEO to the surface of the Moon or beyond. Firefly is headquartered in Cedar Park, TX.

SUMMARY

Tube Fabrication Technicians work closely with Fluid Systems Engineers to ensure that the build process is being performed according to the instructions. This work primarily includes the fabrication of complex fluid system assemblies. We are hiring for a range of experience levels from entry level to highly experienced and we encourage all interested candidates to apply. This position is located at our rocket production facility north of Cedar Park, in Briggs, TX.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Fabricate and install hydraulic, pneumatic, and propellant tubing
• Follow work instructions for assembly tasks
• Clean and passivate hardware using means such as solvent/chemical, mechanical, ultrasonic, and precision cleaning methods.
• Safely work with hazardous systems, containing chemicals and/or high pressure
• Be able to hand fit and tack weld parts together with TIG welding as required
• Ability to visually inspect welds and verify quality utilizing borescopes and other inspection methods
• Develop weld schedules for various systems and components
• Setup, operate, and maintain orbital tube welding equipment
• Cut and prepare all tubing and fittings used in welding operation
• Perform hydrostatic and pneumatic tests per operational instructions
• Maintain a clean work environment

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• 2+ years of orbital welding experience
• 3+ years’ experience in aerospace or related fields
• Experience with AWS D17.1 and or similar fusion welding or orbital tube welding specifications.
• Ability to use standard mechanical tools, fabrication shop equipment (band saw, grinders, and drills, etc.)
• Capable of using precision tools to accurately measure tight tolerances (calipers, height gauge, scales, etc.)
• Ability to read and understand aerospace 2D/3D drawings
• Basic knowledge of Siemens Team Center and its products.
• Familiarity with tube fabrication (bend, flare, fittings, etc.) and pressurized system safety
• Experience measuring and inspecting tube assemblies using a vector measuring machine
• Working knowledge of a variety of tube/fluid applications including GN2, GHe, hydraulics, and cryogenics
• Knowledge of various fittings such as National Pipe Thread (NPT) and AN fittings
• Experience cleaning tube systems to aerospace or medical standards
• Certification from an orbital weld training program
• Prior experience fabricating, maintaining, testing, operating, or inspecting aerospace mechanical components or fluid systems.

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.