Propulsion Fluids Technician III

Firefly Aerospace Technician

As an end-to-end responsive space company, Firefly Aerospace is on a mission to enable our world to launch, land, and operate in space – anywhere, anytime. Our small- to medium-lift launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles allow us to service the entire lifecycle of government and commercial missions from low Earth orbit to the moon and beyond. We utilize carbon composite structures, patented propulsion technologies, and common components across our vehicles to iterate quickly, improve reliability, and deliver payloads at a lower cost.

Summary

We're looking for a motivated, mechanically inclined, entry-level technician to join our propulsion fluids team. This is an opportunity for someone eager to learn, develop hands-on skills, and grow within the aerospace industry. You'll play a critical role in building, cleaning, proofing, and preparing components that power cutting-edge propulsion systems working in a team that values creativity, problem-solving, and continuous learning. This is an entry level role located at our rocket production facility north of Cedar Park, in Briggs, TX.

Responsibilities

• Initial receiving inspections for all hardware and tooling
• Hydrostatically and pneumatically proof and clean components
• Identify and document discrepancies found during inspections
• Follow, review, improve and provide feedback on work instructions and engineering drawings
• Meticulous inspection of rocket engine components: combustion devices, valves, turbomachinery, and other sub-assemblies
• Safely work with hazardous systems, chemicals, and high-pressure operations
• Clean and passivate hardware using means such as solvent/chemical, mechanical, ultrasonic, and precision cleaning methods
• Perform shop level maintenance and calibration of equipment such as pumps, tanks, filtration systems, scales, etc

Qualifications

Required

• GED or high school diploma
• Basic computer skills (web browsers, Outlook, Microsoft Teams)
• Mechanically inclined — if you're the person who loves to take things apart, build, and improve, we want you
• Strong work ethic and curiosity
• Ability to adapt and support multiple functions on the shop floor, Willingness to wear multiple hats in hands-on roles
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical manuals
• Comfortable using micrometers and other inspection equipment
• Lift and carry 50 lbs. for limited durations unassisted
• Full 40 hour weeks with occasional required overtime
• Work weekends and overtime when necessary

Desired

• High level of attention to detail
• Cross functional communication skills
• Hobbies or personal projects that show hands-on skills are a big plus (car/motorcycle/bike building, woodworking, metal fabrication etc.)
• Familiarity with hydraulic, pneumatic, and plumbing components is a plus

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, pet insurance, 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.