Component & Sub-Assembly Technician

Firefly Aerospace•Briggs, TX

About The Position

Firefly Aerospace is hiring Component and Sub-Assembly Technicians at experience levels ranging from entry level to highly experienced. Technicians work closely with Fluid Systems Engineers to ensure build processes follow instructions, primarily assembling valves, actuators, and other sub-assemblies. The role also involves testing and troubleshooting hydraulic and pneumatically actuated cryogenic valves, systems, and components; supporting engineers with design concepts and tooling; and assembling rocket engine components and other precision hardware. Technicians work with hazardous systems, chemicals, and high-pressure operations. They clean and passivate hardware, perform root-cause diagnostics and repairs, and maintain and calibrate shop equipment. Schedules vary according to business needs, and flexibility is required. Night, weekend, and overtime work may be necessary.

Requirements

2 to 5 years of experience, or equivalent, in aerospace, aircraft, R&D, or related industrial fields.
Electronics or avionics experience or familiarity with avionics systems used in aerospace applications, such as wiring, troubleshooting, or integrating avionics components and systems.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical manuals.
Demonstrated high-level problem-solving skills and ability to work in a team environment.
Physical ability to climb ladders and stairs.
Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds for limited durations.
Schedule flexibility; ability to work nights, weekends, and overtime when necessary.
Must meet U.S. Government space technology export regulation eligibility requirements: U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with tube fabrication, including bending, flaring, and fittings, and pressurized system safety.
Working knowledge of tube and fluid applications including GN2, GHe, hydraulics, and cryogenics.
Knowledge of 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).

Responsibilities

Assemble valves, actuators, rocket engine components, and other sub-assemblies according to work instructions.
Test, functionally verify, and troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatically actuated cryogenic valves, systems, and components.
Assist engineers in reviewing and developing design concepts, tooling, and test hardware, and provide feedback for improvements.
Hydrostatically and pneumatically proof components.
Follow, review, improve, and provide feedback on work instructions for complex mechanical systems and installations.
Safely work with hazardous systems, chemicals, and high-pressure operations.
Diagnose root causes and disassemble, repair, and rework components.
Clean and passivate hardware using solvent or chemical, mechanical, ultrasonic, and precision-cleaning methods.
Perform shop-level maintenance and calibration of equipment such as pumps, tanks, filtration systems, and scales.