Firefly Aerospace · 1 day ago
Launch Tech - Instrumentation and Controls
Cedar Park, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expFirefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company that enables our world to launch, land, and operate in space – anywhere, anytime. The Instrumentation and Control Technicians within the launch group are responsible for the calibration, installation, and maintenance of launch site instrumentation and control systems.
AerospaceAir TransportationSatellite Communication
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Performs work according to policy, procedures and specifications
Constructs launch data monitoring and control systems from specific instrumentation and communication devices
Installs, calibrates, troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs major electronic systems and peripheral devices per manufacturer's specification
Reads complex schematics, wiring diagrams and shop drawings for the purpose of installation, troubleshooting and repairing of components
Troubleshoots, installs, and calibrates various instruments, including ultrasonic level transmitters, flow meters, pressure transducers, thermocouples, resistance temperature devices, differential pressure transducers, strain gauges, accelerometers and microphones
Utilizes a wide range of test equipment, including recorders, computers, PC based software analyzer programs, oscilloscopes, data analyzers, analog and digital multi-meters, and other test equipment, while performing tests to identify problems and to maintain and calibrate equipment to performance standards
Connects, disconnects, and tags out equipment and circuits for test or repair and safety of personnel and equipment
Pulls and terminates cables using various wire stripping, crimping tools and connector types
Performs installations in compliance with OSHA, NEC and IEEE
Performs soldering on electronic components
Performs basic mechanical repairs as required
Maintains and repairs network communications systems (i.e. fiber networks, Ethernet networks and network peripherals)
Maintains and repairs complete systems and repair/replace subcomponents as required
Perhaps, performs launch site checkouts for test and launch operations and supports launch day red team
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED
3 years of aerospace or industrial process, instrumentation and controls experience
Ability to correctly interpret complex detailed electrical, electronic drawings and prints
Skilled in the use of personal computers and numerous software applications such as Excel, Word, MS Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, etc
AIAA or DoD Electronic Principles certifications
Preferred
Associate degree in instrumentation, control technology, electrical systems, or related field
5+ years of aerospace or industrial process, instrumentation and controls experience
Prior experience with Fiber Optics, supervisory control and data acquisition systems, and licensed and unlicensed radio systems
Working knowledge of multiple bus architectures (PCI/PCIe, PXI/PXIe, GPIB, Serial, USB, etc.) and data communication technologies
Prior experience creating and updating schematics, wiring diagrams and shop drawings
Electrical experience in the following: VFD/Motor starter remote startups and configuration via analog and relay logic, ability to check motor windings with Megger/Ohmmeter
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
Recent News
2026-01-19
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