Propulsion Fluids Technician I

Firefly Aerospace; Briggs (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Relocation benefits

Educational reimbursement

Flexible PTO

Parental leave

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace in Austin, Texas, invites applications for an entry‑level Propulsion Fluids Technician. You will clean, inspect, pressure test, and prepare flight components in a cleanroom, building hands‑on technical skills on flight hardware to aerospace standards.

You should be mechanically inclined, detail oriented, and eager to work with tools and measurement instruments such as calipers, micrometers, torque wrenches, while adhering to safety and process documentation.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude with at least 1 year of hands‑on experience using basic hand tools in a production environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documents.
• Experience using inspection tools such as calipers and micrometers.
• Basic computer skills including Outlook, Teams, and web‑based systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning and passivation of flight hardware using solvent/chemical, abrasive, ultrasonic, and other approved methods in a controlled cleanroom environment.
• Execute passivation processes to ensure corrosion resistance and material integrity.
• Use PPE properly and follow all hazardous material handling procedures.
• Perform hydrostatic and pneumatic proof and leak testing on fluid system components.
• Operate precision measurement and calibration tools including torque wrenches, micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and optical instruments.
• Verify acceptance criteria in alignment with engineering and quality requirements.
• Conduct visual and borescope inspections to verify cleanliness and hardware integrity.
• Follow detailed work instructions, technical procedures, and engineering documentation.
• Identify, document, and report non-conformances, defects, and inspection discrepancies.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and FOD‑free work environment.
• Adhere to safety protocols when working with chemicals, pressurized systems, and equipment.
• Safely handle and move large or sensitive hardware using overhead cranes, hoists, and lifting equipment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Read engineering drawings

Inspection tools usage

Basic computer skills (Outlook/Teams)

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Torque wrenches

Job description

About Firefly Aerospace

Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company that enables our world to launch, land, and operate in space – anywhere, anytime. As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the only commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the only company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Our launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles provide government and commercial customers with full mission services from low Earth orbit to the Moon and beyond. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.

About The Role

Propulsion Fluids Technicians at Firefly are hands‑on specialists supporting the hardware that powers our vehicles to space. In this role, you'll clean, inspect, pressure test, and prepare flight components using processes like ultrasonic cleaning and passivation in a controlled environment. This is an entry‑level role where you'll build real technical skills working with flight hardware to strict aerospace standards. If you're mechanically inclined, detail‑oriented, and ready to get your hands on hardware that goes to space, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

Cleaning & Passivation

• Perform cleaning and passivation of flight hardware using solvent/chemical, abrasive, ultrasonic, and other approved methods in a controlled cleanroom environment
• Execute passivation processes to ensure corrosion resistance and material integrity
• Use personal protective equipment (PPE) properly and follow all hazardous material handling procedures

Pressure Testing

• Perform hydrostatic and pneumatic proof and leak testing on fluid system components
• Operate precision measurement and calibration tools including torque wrenches, micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and optical instruments
• Verify acceptance criteria in alignment with engineering and quality requirements

Inspection & Verification

• Conduct visual and borescope inspections to verify cleanliness and hardware integrity
• Follow detailed work instructions, technical procedures, and engineering documentation
• Identify, document, and report non-conformances, defects, and inspection discrepancies

Shop Standards & Safety

• Maintain a clean, organized, and FOD‑free work environment
• Adhere to all safety protocols when working with chemicals, pressurized systems, and equipment
• Safely handle and move large or sensitive hardware using overhead cranes, hoists, and lifting equipment

Qualifications

Technical Skills — Required

• Mechanical aptitude with at least 1 year of hands‑on experience using basic hand tools in a production environment
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documents
• Experience using inspection tools such as calipers and micrometers
• Basic computer skills including Outlook, Teams, and web‑based systems

Technical Skills — Preferred

• 3+ year of experience in aerospace, aviation, or a manufacturing environment
• 3+ year of experience with precision cleaning or cleanroom operations
• Familiarity with hydraulic, pneumatic, or fluid systems
• Experience with inspection methods including visual and borescope

Physical & Schedule Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks
• Frequent bending, lifting, climbing, and working in tight spaces
• Able to climb ladders and stairs
• Schedule flexibility required; ability to work nights, weekends, and overtime as needed

Benefits

• Firefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, relocation benefits, 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.