Materials and Processing Test Technician

ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE

Firefly Aerospace Inc. 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 operation 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. Firefly is headquartered in Cedar Park, TX.

SUMMARY

The Materials and Processes team use their skills and expert knowledge to ensure all materials used meet the highest standards. The test technicians are responsible for ensuring that materials are manufactured and tested to the highest standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain quality standards and requirements through testing and analysis of results.
• Prepare test specimens in accordance with Firefly, aerospace, or customer requirements.
• Perform routine physical, chemical, and mechanical testing as required.
• Update test logs and reports and report any issues to supervisor.
• Maintain laboratory environment, including general housekeeping, preventative maintenance, and equipment calibration.
• Assist manufacturing and perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• One year of experience in a material�s testing or manufacturing environment
• Good communication skills and works well in a team environment
• Attention to detail
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products

Desired

• Associate�s Degree or 2+ years� experience in a lab environment.
• Experience with composite or metal specimen fabrication and testing (General machining, mechanical testing, microscopy, etc)

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.

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.