Technician Supervisor, Spacecraft

Firefly AerospaceCedar Park, TX
11h

About The Position

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. SUMMARY We are seeking a hands-on Technician Supervisor to lead spacecraft integration activities, overseeing mechanical, electrical, and propulsion system integration and verification. This role ensures safe, high-quality, and on-schedule integration of flight hardware while developing a high-performing technician team. The ideal candidate is a floor-focused leader who enforces process discipline, removes obstacles, and partners with engineering and quality to deliver mission-ready spacecraft.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED (technical degree or certification preferred).
  • 5+ years of aerospace or complex electromechanical integration experience.
  • 1+ years of leadership experience (lead technician or supervisor).
  • Ability to read engineering drawings, schematics, and work instructions.
  • Experience in cleanroom or controlled integration environments.

Nice To Haves

  • Spacecraft or launch vehicle integration experience.
  • Familiarity with propulsion systems and high-pressure fluid systems.
  • Knowledge of AS9100, NASA workmanship standards, or similar quality systems.
  • Experience with configuration control and flight hardware traceability.

Responsibilities

  • Team Leadership
  • Supervise and develop technicians performing spacecraft integration tasks.
  • Set clear expectations for safety, quality, productivity, and workmanship.
  • Plan staffing, training, and shift coverage to meet integration schedules
  • Spacecraft Integration (Mechanical, Electrical & Propulsion)
  • Oversee installation and integration of structures, mechanisms, avionics, harnessing, propulsion components, tubing, valves, and pressurized systems.
  • Ensure compliance with torque requirements, connector mating standards, cable routing, grounding, and system cleanliness.
  • Enforce FOD prevention, ESD controls, configuration control, and proper documentation.
  • Support troubleshooting and resolution of integration issues across mechanical, electrical, and fluid systems.
  • Ensure adherence to safety protocols for high-pressure systems and hazardous operations.
  • Safety & Quality
  • Promote a strong safety culture and enforce PPE, hazard controls, and procedural compliance.
  • Partner with Quality to resolve nonconformances and ensure hardware traceability.
  • Verify work instructions and configuration changes are properly implemented.
  • Schedule & Execution
  • Monitor integration flow, remove bottlenecks, and escalate risks to schedule or hardware.
  • Provide status updates and support readiness reviews.

Benefits

  • 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.
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