GSE Technician II

Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to reliably and repeatedly launch, land, and operate space systems from Earth to the Moon and beyond. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is the first commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24‑hour notice and the first to achieve a successful Moon landing.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, troubleshoot, and upgrade test stand equipment and instrumentation as required.
• Participate in builds of new sites/test stands or implementation of new systems or capabilities on current stands.
• Provide operability & constructability feedback to GSE engineers during the project design phase.
• Collaborate with test engineers to develop test procedures and document stand activity.
• Build, develop, and maintain appropriate tools, storage, and hardware to support test activities.
• Maintain clean and orderly locations on the test stand to deliver ready‑for‑flight hardware.
• Partner with engineering teams to streamline, optimize, and improve testing processes.
• Assume test stand operating tasks in parallel and with guidance from the test engineering team.
• Operate and maintain hardware, high‑pressure systems, cryogenic systems, hydraulic systems, pumps, and other ancillary equipment including pneumatic components.

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 3+ years of experience working with and troubleshooting mechanical systems, high‑pressure fluid/pneumatic systems, or heavy equipment.
• 3+ years of experience using power tools, hand tools, and calibrated tooling.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities in a high‑paced, challenging work environment.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds and stand for extended periods in a test stand environment.

Desired:

• Associate degree in an engineering, technical, or mechanical field.
• A&P license.
• Experience in airframe structural repair.
• Experience in aviation electronics and avionics.
• Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) certification or training.
• Experience with testing process and optimization of test processes.
• Experience with hydraulic plumbing repair/fabrication.
• Experience in ground support equipment in the aerospace industry.
• Experience in the space exploration industry, aviation, military, or other high‑reliability operating environment.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office, JIRA, and photo generation/compilation.
• Experience with crane and lift operations.
• Knowledge of fittings such as NPT, MS, A/N, and Swagelok.
• Ability to read and understand operating system schematics and drawings.
• Strong communication skills for relaying data verbally and in writing.

Benefits

• Generous health, dental, and vision plans with low deductibles.
• Parental leave.
• Educational reimbursement.
• Short‑term disability.
• Flexible PTO options.

Eligibility

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations (including ITAR), candidates 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.