Firefly Aerospace · 1 month ago
Launch Technician (Fluid & Mechanical)
Wallops Island, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expFirefly Aerospace is an end-to-end responsive space company focused on enabling missions to launch, land, and operate in space. The Mechanical/Fluid Technician will support the launch team by fabricating, operating, and maintaining critical pad systems, playing a vital role in mission success.
AerospaceAir TransportationSatellite Communication
No H1B
U.S. Citizen OnlyHiring Manager
Elizabeth Soriano
Responsibilities
Fabricate parts, assemblies, and piping to engineering drawings and specifications
Weld aluminum and steel parts to tight engineering tolerances
Interpret complex P&IDs and drawings for the installation, troubleshooting and repair of pad systems
Install and maintain fluid system components, including valves, regulators, sensors, flow meters, and gauges
Install, remove, and lockout/tagout equipment for the safe test, repair, or upgrade of existing systems
Utilize a wide range of mechanical and test tools (wrenches, sockets, torque wrenches, calipers, micrometers, plug/pin gauge, dewpoint meter, etc.) to maintain launch systems and ensure proper calibration to performance standards
Execute procedures to operate pad systems as required for launch and checkout operations
Assist with developing operational procedures and participate in continuous site improvements
Operate heavy equipment such boom lifts, scissor lifts, forklifts, and cranes
Perform general housekeeping and continuous improvement of the appearance of the site
Configure launch site fluid and mechanical systems for test and launch operations and support Red Team on launch day
Ensure compliance with all safety policies, procedures, and performance specifications
Travels to test and launch sites as required to support the overall program (less than 10%)
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED
3+ years of relevant welding experience MIG, Stick and Flux Core
Required to be certified to internal standards and pass a D1.1 test in arc welding within 3 months of hire date
3+ years of experience with mechanical systems and high-pressure pneumatics or hydraulics
Familiarity with standard shop practices related to drilling, sawing, grinding, etc
Competency with Microsoft Office and technical reporting tools (JIRA, image-based documentation, etc.)
Ability to pass background checks to access government facilities
Physically capable of lifting 30 lbs unassisted, working in various climate conditions, and at elevated heights up to 100 feet
Preferred
Associate degree in a technical or engineering discipline
5+ years of relevant welding experience
Experience building and welding heavy structural steel including 3/4”+ plate
Adept at troubleshooting and diagnosing problems with mechanical equipment with the ability to apply a resolution in a timely fashion
Ability to write routine reports, solve practical problems, and clearly communicate tasks and needs, and training of other personnel
Experience with crane and lift operations
Knowledge of different fittings such as NPT, MS, and A/N and Swagelok
Ability to read and understand operating system schematics and drawings
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.
501-1000 employees
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
Leadership Team
Jason Kim
Chief Executive Officer
Eric Salwan
Co-Founder
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