Component & Sub-Assembly Technician

Location: Bertram

ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE 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.

SUMMARY 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.

Additional responsibilities include:

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, turbo machinery, 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

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 manualsA 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.

Desired:

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)
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