Quality Specialist III - CMM Programming

Firefly Aerospace; Bertram (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Relocation benefits

Educational reimbursement

Short-term disability

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace, Inc. in Briggs, TX, is seeking a Quality Specialist to inspect and accept qualification and flight hardware and software products, ensuring KPIs and design characteristics meet requirements prior to launch.

You will develop inspection programs (Zeiss Calypso), perform metrology-based inspections, maintain calibration, and support Lean initiatives while ensuring compliance with AS9100/ISO 9001 standards. 4+ years in aerospace/manufacturing preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 4+ years in aerospace, military, or manufacturing
• Ability to read technical drawings, GD&T, and QA docs
• Experience with aerospace quality standards AS9100 or ISO 9001

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute detailed inspection programs (Zeiss Calypso) to ensure product acceptance.
• Perform inspections on launcher components using metrology equipment (Zeiss CMM).
• Maintain tool control and calibration processes; validate metrology systems.
• Support Lean initiatives and 5S in the work center.
• Ensure compliance with customer and internal specifications; contribute to mission success.

Skills

Reading drawings

Quality assurance

Metrology

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree or higher in quality/engineering

Tools

Zeiss Calypso

PC-DMIS

InspireASME

Job description

ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACEFirefly 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 FIREFLY AEROSPACEFirefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to reliably and repeatedly launch, land, and operate space systems from Earth to the Moon and beyond. As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the first commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the first company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.SUMMARY:The Firefly Quality Specialist supporting the machine shop is responsible for inspection and acceptance of qualification and flight hardware and software products. Verifying that all key performance and design characteristics are met prior to launch, The selected candidate will play a critical role in ensuring mission success. This position is located at our Production and Test facility north of Cedar Park, in Briggs, TX.RESPONSIBILITIES:Develop and execute detailed inspection programs (Zeiss Calypso) which assure adherence to design, specification, and testing requirements - ensuring that all actions required for product acceptance are conducted accurately and efficiently.Perform inspections on launch vehicle/spacecraft components and sub-assemblies using advanced metrology equipment to evaluate product (Zeiss CMM)Maintain tool control and calibration processes within assigned work center - including validation of metrology systems.Participate in technical operations and offer guidance and/or serve as an additional technical resource.Initiate and execute plans to improve product quality and inspection efficiency.Apply 5S workplace organization & follow the Lean initiatives.Support manufacturing compliance to customer and internal specifications to meet contractual and mission requirements.Perform other duties as assigned.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:RequiredHigh school diploma or equivalency certificate.4+ years of hands-on experience in an aerospace, military, or manufacturing environment.Zeiss Calypso Software programming experienceDemonstrated ability to read technical information, follow technical instructions, and understand technical drawings, specifications, GD&T, and related quality control documentation and standards.Experience with standards and/or equivalent quality, military, or government standards in the aerospace industry.Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written.Flexibility regarding workflow and process.Excellent organization skills. Willingness to work with a team, share expertise, and follow instructions to accomplish established goals.DesiredAssociate degree or higher in quality, engineering, or related technical discipline.Software experience in PC-DMIS or InspireASME Y14.5 Professional or Technologist certificationDemonstrated experience applying quality assurance principles, methods, and processes - including inspection techniques, equipment, and tools used in quality control.Comprehensive understanding of aerospace manufacturing processes, materials, and specifications.Demonstrated experience with application of aerospace quality standards, such as AS9100 or ISO 9001.Primary Level Salary Range: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.