Vehicle Integration Technician

ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE

Firefly Aerospace is a U.S. based advanced space technology developmental organization focusing on the leading edge of space systems progression. We are committed to providing economical and convenient access to space for small payloads through the design, manufacture, and operation of reliable launch vehicles. If you are great at what you do and would like to work with people who really want to make a difference, then Firefly is the place for you.

SUMMARY

Vehicle Integration Technicians are responsible for the efficient and successful assembly of the Alpha Launch vehicle. This requires the ability to intuitively understand the intention behind design decisions and execute assembly based on those intentions.  A strong background in in production or maintenance of complex mechanical systems such as in aviation or automotive industries is required. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow assembly procedures and work instructions
• Execute integration processes
• Stage, set up, assemble, test, and install flight hardware
• Utilize necessary tooling and fixturing
• Follow complex planning instructions for assembly and integration for the assembly of all vehicle subsystems.
• Communicate effectively with engineers and teammates.
• Identify discrepancies between design and manufacture/assembly and resolve them
• Support engineering in defining manufacturability, producibility, and assembly of design using industry standard parts and products

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Proven experience with complex assemblies, e.g. production in aviation/automotive, Oil Rig maintenance/assembly
• 1+ years hands-on assembly experience
• Proven experience with complex troubleshooting
• Hands-on operations with both large as well as small, fragile assemblies
• Comfortable working within an evolving process
• Flexibility regarding workflow and process
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to convey methodologies for assembly and troubleshooting
• General knowledge of basic hand tools and their use

Desired

• A&P License is preferred
• Relevant Military experience in fixed or rotor wing maintenance is highly desired

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.