Firefly Aerospace · 2 weeks ago
Avionics Production Technician
Firefly Aerospace is an end-to-end responsive space company on a mission to enable world-class space operations. The Avionics Production Technician will work closely with the Avionics and Integration teams in the design, build, integration, and test of space launch rockets, satellites, and landers, focusing on the assembly of avionics harnesses and associated flight hardware.
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Responsibilities
Fabricate and assemble high quality, high reliability wire harnesses and electro-mechanical assemblies
Ensures that all work performed is properly and completely documented in preparation for QA inspection
Demonstrates effective harness repair techniques using acceptable practices including splicing, soldering, and pinning of wiring
Read and interpret planning documents, process controls, schematics, wiring diagrams, specifications, drawings, manuals, blueprints, and engineering sketches
Provide feedback to engineering on quality, discrepancy identification and manufacturing and design improvements
Comply with the company FOD program, tool control program, 5-S program, and all safety regulations
Self-monitor work progress against area benchmarks and achieve on time delivery of all work
Qualification
Required
1-2 years related work experience in wire harness assembly or box and battery assembly
Demonstrates basic technical skills in electro-mechanical assembly
Excellent concentration and attention to detail with first-rate work efficiency and accuracy
Industry experience related to harness assembly including wire preparation, connector termination and assembly, soldering, and layup
Must have the dexterity and ability to perform hands on harness assembly for extended periods of time
Basic computer skills with the ability to use e-mail and associated MS office programs
Excellent communication (written and verbal) and teamwork skills
Knowledge of industry standards (i.e. – IPC/WHMA-A-620, IPC-610, IPC-J-STD-001) and associated assembly techniques (i.e. – crimping, soldering, wire preparation)
Mentoring to fellow team members. Level III team members will mentor level I and II team members
Preferred
Experience in a fast-paced, constant-changing production environment with flight hardware
Military and/or civilian aircraft production experience
Certifications in IPC 620, 610 and J std
Benefits
Generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles
Parental leave
Educational reimbursement
Short term disability
Flexible PTO options
Company
Firefly Aerospace
Firefly Aerospace is a space company that develops and operates launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles for commercial mission.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$796.56MKey Investors
Northrop GrummanRPM VenturesAE Industrial Partners
2025-08-07IPO
2025-05-29Corporate Round· $50M
2024-11-12Series D· $175M
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