Senior Test Technician, Aerospace Launch Operations

Firefly Aerospace; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision plans

Relocation benefits

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Short-term disability

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace in Austin, Texas, seeks a Test Technician to join the hands-on team responsible for testing flight and ground support hardware, installing instrumentation, and validating electrical systems. You will work with engineers to develop procedures and fabricate test fixtures to meet stringent mission requirements.

The role requires 5+ years in aerospace or related fields, strong instrumentation skills, and a safety-first mindset.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in aerospace, manufacturing, military or automotive environments.
• Experience with RTDs, thermocouples, load cells, pressure transducers, or similar instrumentation.
• Experience with test instrumentation setup, wiring, and measurement equipment.

Responsibilities

• Execute and oversee rigorous testing of flight and ground support hardware, including instrumentation installation, leak checks, and electrical validation.
• Collaborate with engineering and leadership to develop and refine test and installation procedures for test articles.
• Assist in design, fabrication, and assembly of test harnessing, fixtures, stands, and equipment per specs.
• Develop instrumentation training for cross-training of team members.
• Perform precise assembly of flight systems following docs, CAD models, and work instructions.
• Improve safety and efficiency through audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide on-site technical support at launch pad for flight hardware readiness.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues and verify launch pad configurations.

Skills

Aerospace experience

Electrical testing

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in engineering (electrical or mechanical)

IPC/WHMA‑A‑620 certification

Tools

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

Soldering tools

Confluence

JIRA

Job description

Firefly Aerospace in Austin, Texas, seeks a Test Technician to join the hands-on team responsible for testing flight and ground support hardware, installing instrumentation, and validating electrical systems. You will work with engineers to develop procedures and fabricate test fixtures to meet stringent mission requirements.

The role requires 5+ years in aerospace or related fields, strong instrumentation skills, and a safety-first mindset.