Spacecraft Integration Technician

Spacecraft Integration Technician I

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.

As a Spacecraft Integration Technician I, you will play a vital role in assembling, integrating, and testing spacecraft. Working closely with integration and test engineers, you will assist in the mechanical and electrical integration of spacecraft, ensuring adherence to high-quality standards and procedures.

Your responsibilities will include executing work instructions and test procedures, improving the efficiency of integration facility operations through lean principles, and contributing to the development of spacecraft integration processes and documentation to train future technicians and engineers. Additionally, you will support offsite integration and test campaigns, including environmental testing and launch preparation.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in mechanical and electrical integration of spacecraft in the Hive integration facilities
• Support execution of work instructions and test procedures in partnership with integration and test engineers
• Assist in the improvement of organization and operation of integration facilities through implementation of lean principles
• Assist in the maturation of high-level spacecraft integration processes and practices and development of spacecraft integration documentation that will be used to educate future spacecraft integration technicians and engineers
• Support offsite integration and test campaigns including environmental testing and launch preparation

Qualifications:

• 0–2 years of experience in aerospace, aviation, electronics, automotive, manufacturing, or other technical hands-on fields.
• Experience following detailed work instructions or technical procedures.
• Basic familiarity with mechanical assembly practices (torquing, fastener installation).
• Exposure to basic wiring or electrical assembly (crimping, soldering, connector installation).
• Ability to read and interpret basic drawings, wiring diagrams, or assembly instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work in a cleanroom or controlled environment.