Firefly Aerospace
GSE Technician II
Briggs, TX · Full-time · Posted Oct 6, 2026
- Experience
- 3+ years in each of the two specified experience areas.
- Education
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
- Visa sponsorship
- 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.
About the job
Builds, maintains, upgrades, and operates test stands and related equipment used to test rocket components, stages, and systems.
What you'll do
- Build, maintain, troubleshoot, and upgrade test stand equipment and instrumentation.
- Operate and maintain high-pressure, cryogenic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and other ancillary equipment.
- Collaborate with test and engineering teams on test procedures, stand commissioning, and improvements to testing processes.
What they ask for
- 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 lift 30 pounds and stand for extended periods in a test stand environment.
Nice to have
- Associate degree in an engineering, technical, or mechanical field; A&P license.
- Experience with aerospace ground support equipment, testing processes, hydraulic plumbing repair/fabrication, or high-reliability operating environments.
Tools
Microsoft Office, JIRA, NPT, MS, A/N, Swagelok
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