Firefly Aerospace
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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.
Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to reliably and repeatedly launch, land, and operate space systems from Earth to the Moon and beyond. As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the first commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the first company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.
Firefly Component and Sub-Assembly Technicians work closely with Fluid Systems Engineers to ensure that the build process is being performed to according to the instructions. This work primarily includes the assembly of valves, actuators, and other sub-assemblies. We are hiring for a range of experience levels from entry level to highly experienced and we encourage all interested candidates to apply.
Test, functional verification, and troubleshooting of hydraulic and pneumatically actuated cryogenic valves, systems and components
Assist engineers in reviewing and developing design concepts, tooling, test hardware and providing feedback for improvements.
Hydrostatically and pneumatically proof components.
Follow, review, improve and provide feedback on work instructions for complex mechanical systems and installations
Precision assembly of rocket engine components: combustion devices, valves, turbomachinery, and other sub-assemblies.
Safely work with hazardous systems, chemicals, and high-pressure operations.
Root cause and diagnostic component disassembly, repair, and work
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.
2 to 5 years experience (or equivalent) in aerospace, aircraft, R&D or related industrial fields.
Electronics / Avionics experience or familiarity with avionics systems used in aerospace applications (e.g., wiring, troubleshooting, or integration of avionics components and systems)"
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical manuals
A Demonstrated high-level problem of solving skills working in a team environment.
Physically able to climb ladders and stairs
Lift and carry 50 lbs. for limited durations
Schedule varies depending on needs, flexibility required
Work nights, weekends and overtime when necessary.
Familiarity with tube fabrication (bend, flare, fittings, etc.) and pressurized system safety
Working knowledge of a variety of tube/fluid applications including GN2, GHe, hydraulics and cryogenics
Knowledge of various fittings such as National Pipe Thread (NPT) and AN fittings
Experience cleaning systems to aerospace or medical standards
Prior valve, actuator, and pump build experience
Airframe and Powerplant License (A&P)
Firefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, relocation benefits, 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.
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