Firefly Aerospace
Vehicle Integration Technician III
Briggs, TX · Full-time · Posted Oct 20, 2026
- Experience
- Minimum 2 years of experience with complex assemblies. Preferred experience in specified fields: two or more years.
- 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 U.S. Department of State authorizations under ITAR.
About the job
Assembles and integrates Alpha launch vehicle hardware, supports testing and troubleshooting, and travels to the launch site to assist with vehicle and launch pad operations.
What you'll do
- Follow assembly and integration procedures; stage, assemble, test, and install flight hardware.
- Safely operate high-pressure pneumatic, cryogenic, and fuel systems; use required tools and fixtures.
- Identify and resolve assembly discrepancies, communicate with engineers and teammates, and support launch-site operations.
What they ask for
- At least 2 years of experience with complex assemblies, such as aviation or automotive production or oil rig maintenance/assembly.
- Proficient use of pneumatic, hand, and power tools, and precision measurement instruments; experience troubleshooting complex systems.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable with evolving processes and flexible workflows.
- Willing to travel up to 30%.
Nice to have
- A&P License; relevant fixed- or rotor-wing military maintenance experience is highly desired.
- Two or more years in rocket engines, turbomachinery, complex component assembly, pneumatic or cryogenic systems, or civilian/military aircraft engines.
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