Senior Test Technician – Aerospace Launch & Flight Hardware

Firefly Aerospace; Bertram (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision plans

Relocation benefits

Educational reimbursement

Short-term disability

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace is seeking a Test Technician to join our team in Texas, supporting launch day operations and high-stakes test activities on flight hardware. You’ll install instrumentation, perform validation checks, and work closely with engineers to refine test procedures.

You'll contribute to assembling test rigs, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring readiness for launches, with opportunities to develop specialized skills in aerospace testing and safety practices. Competitive benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Experience with aerospace, manufacturing, military, or automotive environments is required.
• Proficient in instrumentation installation and validation (RTDs, thermocouples, strain gauges, transducers).
• Basic oscilloscope and multimeter operation; soldering and crimping skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute and oversee testing of flight and ground support hardware, including instrumentation installation, leak checks, and validation.
• Collaborate with engineering to develop and document test procedures for various test articles.
• Assist in design and assembly of test harnesses, fixtures, and equipment per specifications.
• Perform precision assembly of flight systems using CAD models and work instructions.
• Enhance safety and efficiency through audits and continuous improvements; support launch pad operations.

Skills

RTDs

Strain gauges

Thermocouples

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

Soldering

Crimping tools

Wire routing

Electrical wiring

Education

Associate degree in engineering (electrical/mechanical)

Tools

Confluence

JIRA

Job description

Firefly Aerospace is seeking a Test Technician to join our team in Texas, supporting launch day operations and high-stakes test activities on flight hardware. You’ll install instrumentation, perform validation checks, and work closely with engineers to refine test procedures.

You'll contribute to assembling test rigs, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring readiness for launches, with opportunities to develop specialized skills in aerospace testing and safety practices. Competitive benefits apply.