Propulsion Fluids Technician I

Firefly Aerospace, Inc.

Texas

On-site

USD 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

15 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Parental leave

Relocation benefits

Educational reimbursement

Flexible PTO

Short term disability

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace, Inc. in Texas is seeking an entry-level Propulsion Fluids Technician to support the hardware powering our launch vehicles. You will clean, inspect, pressure test, and prepare flight components in a cleanroom environment, following aerospace standards and detailed procedures.

In this role you will handle passivation, operate precision measurement tools, and report any non-conformances. Teamwork and safety are emphasized as you contribute to missions we pursue across space

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.

Responsibilities

Cleaning & Passivation: Clean and passivate flight hardware in a controlled environment.
Pressure Testing: Perform hydrostatic and pneumatic tests on fluid system components.
PPE & Safety: Use PPE and follow hazardous material handling procedures.
Shop Standards & Safety: Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area; adhere to safety protocols.
Non-conformances: Identify, document, and report defects and inspection discrepancies.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Read engineering drawings

Inspection tools (calipers, micromet)

Basic computer skills

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

At Firefly, we’re focused on making space attainable for everyone – including you! Each team member’s passion, dedication, and innovative ideas have a direct impact on fueling our successful trajectory into space. And there’s no shortage of meaningful projects to work on at Firefly. With launch, lunar, and orbital vehicles, Firefly has a diverse line of business with opportunities to get hands‑on experience launching rockets, operating in space, and landing on the Moon.

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Our Values

Headquartered in the Lone Star State, Firefly’s hardworking team reflects Texas’ GO BIG culture in everything we do. We build big, achieve big, and dream big. We’re building launch vehicles and spacecraft to provide rapid, reliable space access. We’ve achieved some incredible wins, including the first successful commercial Moon landing. And we’re dreaming bigger than this planet with ambitions to Mars, Venus, and beyond. Our core values are what drive us along the way.

Passion

Fireflies believe in perseverance, responsiveness, and mentoring others with a focus on inspiring a better future.

Accountability

Fireflies act with integrity and take ownership of our actions, commitments, decisions, and outcomes.

Fireflies work in alignment across teams and communicate clearly with mutual respect for one another.

Fireflies deliver high-quality work through technical rigor and timely disciplined execution for our customers.

We take care of our Fireflies with some of the best benefits in the industry. Our mission to make space for everyone starts with our employees and allowing them to make space for their family, their career, and their future.

Space for You

Unlimited PTO for exempt employees
3-month sabbatical for every 5 years of service
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
Mental health services
Paid military leave

Space for Your Family

12 weeks paid maternity leave
4 weeks paid spouse leave
$20k towards family planning: fertility, surrogacy, adoption
Dog friendly workplace

Space for Your Career

$10k/year towards trade school or college
Ongoing coaching to advance leadership skills
- Employee-ownership with stock bonuses
- 4% Safe Harbor 401(k) matching
- $10k bonus for home purchase in Cedar Park, Texas

Job Openings

From launch technicians to propulsion engineers, Firefly has open roles across the company. We’re looking for passionate, bright innovators to join our team and help make space an achievable dream for everyone.

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

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

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.

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