Senior Spacecraft Test Technician - Hypergolic Propulsion

Firefly Aerospace; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Relocation benefits

Educational reimbursement

PTO

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace in Briggs, TX is seeking a Spacecraft Test Technician to join our test operations team. This is a hands-on role focused on assembling, preparing, and operating hypergolic propulsion test setups for the Spectre engine and related systems, under guidance from senior engineers.

You will perform hardware prep, test setup, equipment operation, and maintenance, while learning to read engineering drawings, manage logs, and contribute to safety and quality initiatives in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in aerospace, aircraft, R&D, or related fields.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and manuals.
• Familiarity with pressurized systems safety and leak checks.
• Experience with engine-related hardware in aerospace environment.
• OSHA HAZWOPER certification or experience with hazardous materials.

Responsibilities

• Support integration, instrumentation, and execution of hotfire tests for Spectre and related propulsion systems.
• Set up, checkout, and operate ground support equipment (propellant transfer, pressurization, safety systems).
• Assist with propellant loading, engine conditioning, ignition sequences, and safing per procedures.
• Maintain logs and maintenance records for equipment and tests.
• Follow safety protocols and contribute to continuous improvement of test procedures.

Skills

Aerospace experience

Fluid systems knowledge

Engineering drawings reading

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Instrumentation experience

Education

Associate degree or technical certification

Tools

Instrumentation tools

Job description

Firefly Aerospace in Briggs, TX is seeking a Spacecraft Test Technician to join our test operations team. This is a hands-on role focused on assembling, preparing, and operating hypergolic propulsion test setups for the Spectre engine and related systems, under guidance from senior engineers.

You will perform hardware prep, test setup, equipment operation, and maintenance, while learning to read engineering drawings, manage logs, and contribute to safety and quality initiatives in a fast-paced