Firefly Aerospace
Propulsion Fluids Technician I
Briggs, TX · Full-time · Posted Oct 20, 2026
- Experience
- At least 1 year of hands-on basic hand-tool experience in a production environment; preferred experience includes 3+ years in aerospace, aviation, or manufacturing and 3+ years in precision cleaning or cleanroom operations.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State, to comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including ITAR.
About the job
Cleans, inspects, pressure-tests, and prepares flight hardware components to aerospace standards in a controlled environment.
What you'll do
- Clean and passivate flight hardware using approved methods and follow hazardous-material and PPE procedures.
- Perform hydrostatic and pneumatic proof and leak tests, and operate precision measurement and calibration tools.
- Inspect hardware, verify acceptance criteria, document discrepancies, and maintain a safe, clean work area.
What they ask for
- At least 1 year of hands-on experience using basic hand tools in a production environment.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documents.
- Experience using inspection tools such as calipers and micrometers.
- Basic computer skills, including Outlook, Teams, and web-based systems.
Nice to have
- 3+ year of experience in aerospace, aviation, or a manufacturing environment; 3+ year of experience with precision cleaning or cleanroom operations.
- Familiarity with hydraulic, pneumatic, or fluid systems; experience with visual and borescope inspection methods.
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