Spaceflight Propulsion Fluids Technician I

Firefly Aerospace; Bertram (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision plans

Parental leave

Relocation benefits

Educational reimbursement

Short term disability

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace is seeking an entry-level Propulsion Fluids Technician to support cleaning, passivation, pressure testing, and inspection of flight hardware. You will work in a controlled cleanroom, using solvents, PPE, and precision tools to meet aerospace standards.

The role emphasizes hands-on skills, adherence to safety procedures, and the ability to read engineering documentation while handling delicate components and operating overhead cranes as needed.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude with hands-on work in production environments.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documents.
• Familiarity with inspection tools such as calipers and micrometers.

Responsibilities

• Clean and perform passivation of flight hardware in a cleanroom environment.
• Execute hydrostatic and pneumatic tests on fluid system components.
• Verify acceptance criteria per engineering and quality requirements.
• Inspect visually and with borescopes to verify cleanliness and integrity.
• Follow detailed procedures and report non-conformances and discrepancies.
• Maintain a safe, organized work area and handle large hardware with lifting equipment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading drawings

Basic hand tools

PPE handling

Job description

Firefly Aerospace is seeking an entry-level Propulsion Fluids Technician to support cleaning, passivation, pressure testing, and inspection of flight hardware. You will work in a controlled cleanroom, using solvents, PPE, and precision tools to meet aerospace standards.

The role emphasizes hands-on skills, adherence to safety procedures, and the ability to read engineering documentation while handling delicate components and operating overhead cranes as needed.