Vehicle Integration Prep Technician

ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE

As an end-to-end responsive space company, Firefly Aerospace is on a mission to enable our world to launch, land, and operate in space – anywhere, anytime. Our small- to medium-lift launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles allow us to service the entire lifecycle of government and commercial missions from low Earth orbit to the Moon and beyond. We utilize carbon composite structures, patented propulsion technologies, and common components across our vehicles to iterate quickly, improve reliability, and deliver payloads at a lower cost.

This position is located at our manufacturing and test facility in Briggs, TX north of Austin, TX.

SUMMARY

Firefly Vehicle Integration Prep Technician work closely with Vehicle Integration Technicians, Planning, Warehouse, and Manufacturing Engineering teams to ensure incoming work is fully prepared and ready for production according to established instructions and production requirements. This work primarily includes receiving and preparing incoming jobs, verifying parts and documentation, cleaning and marking hardware, performing prep-level assembly steps, and staging work for assignment to the manufacturing production team. We are hiring for a range of experience levels from entry level to highly experienced and we encourage all interested candidates to apply. This role is located in Briggs, TX.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Review planned work orders and align daily priorities with production Leads

Prepare incoming jobs for production by printing work instructions and manufacturing order documents, assembling job packets, and staging work in the proper flow locations

Unpack parts, organize hardware, and verify all required parts are present and correct

Consume parts in the ERP system and support part pick activities

Visually inspect incoming parts for damage, discrepancies, and non-conformance

Clean hardware using approved cleaning methods, including ultrasonic / sonic cleaning processes and perform part marking.

Complete prep-level assembly operations such as helicoil, keensert, or other light installation steps and support other technician assembly work when required

Triage held jobs to identify opportunities to unblock work and coordinate with supporting teams to resolve issues

Escalate inventory, BOM and documentation issues to Warehouse, Planning, or Manufacturing Engineering as appropriate

Document standard rework, create NCRs for non-conforming parts, and support the incorporation and submission of work instruction redlines

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment, including chemical compliance checks and shop safety walkthroughs

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

1 to 3 years experience (or equivalent) in aerospace, manufacturing, production, R&D, or related industrial fields

Ability to read and follow work instructions, manufacturing order documentation, and basic technical drawings

Demonstrated high-level problem solving skills working in a team environment

Strong attention to detail in part verification, documentation, cleanliness, and production readiness

Experience working with ERP or manufacturing tracking systems

Ability to identify issues early and escalate appropriately to supporting teams

Physically able to climb ladders and stairs

Lift and carry 50 lbs. for limited durations

Schedule varies depending on needs, flexibility required

Work nights, weekends and overtime when necessary

Desired

Experience in a manufacturing supporting aerospace, fluid systems, or precision mechanical hardware production

Familiarity ERP / manufacturing execution systems

Experience performing visual inspection of machined hardware

Familiarity with FOD control practices and clean handling requirements