Launch Technician I , Fluid & Mechanical

Mechanical/Fluid Technician

Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company that enables our world to launch, land, and operate in space – anywhere, anytime. As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the only commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the only company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Our launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles provide government and commercial customers with full mission services from low Earth orbit to the Moon and beyond. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate parts, assemblies, and piping to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Weld aluminum and steel parts to tight engineering tolerances.
• Interpret complex P&IDs and drawings for the installation, troubleshooting and repair of pad systems.
• Install and maintain fluid system components, including valves, regulators, sensors, flow meters, and gauges.
• Install, remove, and lockout/tagout equipment for the safe test, repair, or upgrade of existing systems.
• Utilize a wide range of mechanical and test tools (wrenches, sockets, torque wrenches, calipers, micrometers, plug/pin gauge, dewpoint meter, etc.) to maintain launch systems and ensure proper calibration to performance standards.
• Execute procedures to operate pad systems as required for launch and checkout operations.
• Assist with developing operational procedures and participate in continuous site improvements.
• Operate heavy equipment such boom lifts, scissor lifts, forklifts, and cranes.
• Perform general housekeeping and continuous improvement of the appearance of the site.
• Configure launch site fluid and mechanical systems for test and launch operations and support Red Team on launch day.
• Ensure compliance with all safety policies, procedures, and performance specifications.
• Travels to test and launch sites as required to support the overall program (less than 10%).

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2+ years of relevant welding experience MIG, Stick and Flux Core
• Required to be certified to internal standards and pass a D1.1 test in arc welding within 3 months of hire date
• 2+ years of experience with mechanical systems and high-pressure pneumatics or hydraulics
• Familiarity with standard shop practices related to drilling, sawing, grinding, etc.
• Competency with Microsoft Office and technical reporting tools (JIRA, image-based documentation, etc.)
• Ability to pass background checks to access government facilities
• Physically capable of lifting 30 lbs unassisted, working in various climate conditions, and at elevated heights up to 100 feet

Desired

• Associate degree in a technical or engineering discipline
• Minimum 2+ years of relevant welding experience
• Experience building and welding heavy structural steel including 3/4"+ plate
• Adept at troubleshooting and diagnosing problems with mechanical equipment with the ability to apply a resolution in a timely fashion
• Ability to write routine reports, solve practical problems, and clearly communicate tasks and needs, and training of other personnel
• Experience with crane and lift operations
• Knowledge of different fittings such as NPT, MS, and A/N and Swagelok
• Ability to read and understand operating system schematics and drawings

Firefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, educational reimbursement, short term disability, and flexible PTO options.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Firefly is governed based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.