Vehicle Integration Tech III: Space Launcher Assembly (Travel 30%)

Firefly Aerospace; Briggs (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision plans

Relocation benefits

Educational reimbursement

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace in Briggs, Texas, is seeking a Vehicle Integration Technician to lead the efficient assembly of the Alpha Launch vehicle. The role requires interpreting design intents and executing assembly accordingly, with a strong background in production or maintenance of complex mechanical systems.

candidates should be able to travel to the launch site and support integrated vehicle and launch pad operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience with complex assemblies (aviation/automotive)
• Proficient with pneumatic, hand, power tools and precision instruments
• Proven experience with complex assemblies and troubleshooting
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Willing to travel up to 30%
• General knowledge of basic hand tools

Responsibilities

• Follow complex assembly procedures and work instructions
• Execute integration processes
• Safely operate high pressure pneumatic, cryogenic, and fuel systems
• Stage, set up, assemble, test, and install flight hardware
• Utilize necessary tooling and fixturing
• Communicate effectively with engineers and teammates
• Identify design vs. manufacture discrepancies and resolve them
• Support engineering in manufacturability and assembly discussions

Skills

2+ years experience

Complex assemblies

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Travel up to 30%

Hand tools knowledge

General tool knowledge

Tools

Pneumatic tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Precision measurement instruments

Job description

Firefly Aerospace in Briggs, Texas, is seeking a Vehicle Integration Technician to lead the efficient assembly of the Alpha Launch vehicle. The role requires interpreting design intents and executing assembly accordingly, with a strong background in production or maintenance of complex mechanical systems.

candidates should be able to travel to the launch site and support integrated vehicle and launch pad operations.