• Job Description

  Req#: 2792193

  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.

  SUMMARY

  As an Environmental Lab Test Technician you will be responsible for the environmental test and verification of component level assemblies across multiple programs and departments. In this role you will have the opportunity to influence our rapidly growing environmental test lab as it scales alongside our launch vehicle and spacecraft manifests. You will work hand in hand with test engineers and management to grow our capabilities, provide input to test plans and procedures, improve test setups/equipment, and execute testing for flight hardware.

  This is a swing shift position. New hires will be on-boarded during first shift before transitioning into a more independent swing shift role.

  RESPONSIBILTIES

  • Execute test plans and procedures for acceptance and qualification test campaigns
  • Ensure all operations are performed on time, safely, and in accordance with the defined process
  • Troubleshoot and identify ultimate root cause of issues, then implement permanent corrective actions to prevent recurrence
  • Support the design and development of test equipment and harnesses
  • Collect test data to ensure that hardware is operating as expected; Use data analysis tools to interpret test results
  • Keep track of laboratory supplies, order replacements when necessary, and maintain an organized and clean work area
  • Operate and take ownership of all lab equipment including multiple thermal vacuum chambers and vibration tables.

  QUALIFICATIONS

  Required

  • Associate degree or higher in electronics or engineering and 1+ years of relevant experience
  • Experience using standard lab test equipment such as power supplies, oscilloscopes, and DMMs
  • Ability to work independently with accelerated schedules while following procedures step by step
  • Experience/understanding of hardware/software interfaces and basic schematic interpretation skills
  • Ability to troubleshoot and think outside the box
  • Ability to clearly communicate issues and blockers as they arise
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment
  • Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Highly organized and efficient
  • Up to 10% travel could be required for this role for offsite testing

  Desired

  • Familiarity with environmental test equipment including but not limited to: Thermal and thermal vacuum chamber and dynamic testing equipment
  • Experience in harness fabrication
  • Experience writing test reports and test procedures
  • Experience with building test racks and rack enclosures
  • Experience testing to MIL-STD-810G, MIL-STD-461E, SMC-S-016, or other rigorous environmental testing and screening standards
  • Knowledge of one or more high-level general-purpose programming languages including but not limited to LabVIEW and Python

  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

• About the company

  Firefly Aerospace is an American private aerospace firm based in Austin, Texas, that develops small and medium-sized launch vehicles for commercial launches to orbit.

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