Test Operations Technician

ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE

Firefly Aerospace Inc. ("Firefly") is an American end-to-end space transportation company committed to providing economical and convenient access to space for small payloads through the design, manufacture, and operations of reliable launch and spacecraft vehicles. Firefly’s launch vehicles utilize common technologies, manufacturing infrastructure, and launch capabilities, providing LEO launch solutions for up to ten metric tons of payload. Combined with Firefly’s in-space vehicles, such as the Space Utility Vehicle (SUV) and Blue Ghost Lunar Lander, Firefly provides the space industry with a single source for missions from LEO to the surface of the Moon or beyond.

SUMMARY

Test technicians will work with the Flight and Test Operations Team to perform all actions required to successfully build test stands, establish and maintain launch sites and test rocket components and participate in Launch itself!

Responsibilities will also include new test stand build, launch pad and test site upgrades, stand verification and commissioning, test article install, troubleshooting, verification and testing activities associated with all components of the rocket. These tests can vary from valves to engines to entire rocket stages. This position also includes travel to the launch site in order to supported integrated vehicle and launch pad operations. This role is located north of Cedar Park, in Briggs, TX.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build, maintain, troubleshoot, and upgrade test stand equipment and instrumentation as required
• Participate in builds of new site/test stands or implementation of new systems or capabilities on current stands.
• Collaborate with test engineers to develop test procedures and document stand activity
• Build, develop and maintain appropriate tools, storage, and hardware to support test and test activities
• Maintain clean and orderly locations on the test stand to deliver ready-for-flight hardware
• Partner with engineering teams to streamline, optimize and improve testing process
• Assume test stand operating tasks in parallel and with guidance from test engineering team
• Operate and maintain hardware, high pressure systems, cryogenic systems, hydraulic systems, pumps, and other ancillary equipment including pneumatic components

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 3 years of experience working with and troubleshooting mechanical systems, high pressure fluid/pneumatic systems, or heavy equipment
• 3 years of experience using power tools, hand tools, and calibrated tooling
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment
• Ability to lift 30 pounds
• Ability to stand for extended period of times and work in a test stand environment.

Desired

• Associate degree in an engineering, technical, or mechanical field A&P license
• Experience in aviation electronics and avionics
• Experience with testing process and optimization of test processes
• Experience with hydraulic plumbing repair/fabrication
• Experience in ground support equipment in aerospace industry
• Experience in the space exploration industry, aviation, military, or other high-reliability operating environment
• Basic computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office, JIRA, and photo generation/compilation
• 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
• Communication skills for relaying data (verbally and in-writing)

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.