Propulsion Fluids Technician I - Entry-Level, Flexible PTO

Firefly Aerospace; Texas; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Short-term disability

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace in Texas is seeking entry-level Propulsion Fluids Technicians to support hardware powering our space vehicles. In this hands-on role you will clean, inspect, pressure test, and prepare flight components in a controlled environment using ultrasonic cleaning and passivation.

If you're mechanically inclined, detail-oriented, and eager to gain real aerospace experience, this position offers growth and the chance to contribute to missions worthy of the 21st century Space Race.

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

• Clean and passivate flight hardware in a cleanroom environment.
• Perform hydrostatic and pneumatic proof and leak testing.
• Operate precision tools like torque wrenches, micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and optical instruments.
• Identify non-conformances and report inspection discrepancies.
• Follow work instructions and engineering documentation.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading engineering drawings

Inspection tools

Basic computer skills

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Torque wrenches

Optical instruments

Job description

Firefly Aerospace in Texas is seeking entry-level Propulsion Fluids Technicians to support hardware powering our space vehicles. In this hands-on role you will clean, inspect, pressure test, and prepare flight components in a controlled environment using ultrasonic cleaning and passivation.

If you're mechanically inclined, detail-oriented, and eager to gain real aerospace experience, this position offers growth and the chance to contribute to missions worthy of the 21st century Space Race.