ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE

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

As a Mechanical/Fluid Technician supporting Firefly’s launch team, you will be responsible for the fabrication, operation, and maintenance of critical pad systems. You’ll be part of a tight-knit, agile team trusted to operate with minimal supervision. This role demands initiative, precision, and a high level of mechanical aptitude and will directly impact mission success.

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
• 3+ 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
• 3+ 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
• 5+ 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.