Spacecraft Components Manufacturing Technician II

Firefly Aerospace • Cedar Park, TX

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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 Firefly Component Technicians work closely with Propulsion Responsible Engineers and Manufacturing Engineers to build high quality spacecraft propulsion systems. This work primarily includes the assembly and test of valves, regulators, in-space engines, and other related sub-assemblies.

Requirements

• 2 to 5 years experience in aerospace, aircraft, R&D or related industrial fields.
• Working knowledge of fluid systems, including pressurized testing and leak check procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical manuals
• A Demonstrated high-level of problem solving skills working in a team environment.
• A willingness to work flexible hours to meet the demands of spacecraft manufacturing
• Familiarity with pressurized system safety

Nice To Haves

• Experience assembling or building valves, precision components, or engine-related hardware in an aerospace environment.
• Working knowledge of a variety of tube/fluid applications including GN2, GHe, Hydraulics
• Knowledge of various standard fittings such as National Pipe Thread (NPT) and AN fittings
• Experience with valve or component pressurized testing.
• Familiarity with hypergolic engine test and decontamination procedures.
• Experience cleaning systems to aerospace or medical standards
• IPC-620 certification or experience with wiring harness fabrication

Responsibilities

• Precision assembly, inspection, test, and troubleshooting space grade valves, regulators, engines and other related components
• Assist engineers in reviewing and developing design concepts, tooling, test hardware and providing feedback for improvements.
• Perform pneumatic pressurized operations such as flow tests, leak checks, and proof tests.
• 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.
• Root cause component manufacturing issues and provide input on process change for reliability and quality
• 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.
• Perform manual deburring, edge breaking, and polishing on machined aerospace fittings and components.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed