Avionics Production Technician

August 1, 2024
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Job Description

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

Firefly Avionics Production Technicians work closely with the Avionics and Integration teams in the design, build, integration, and test of fully functional space launch rockets, satellites, and landers. This work primarily includes the assembly of avionics harnesses and associated flight hardware. We are hiring for a range of experience levels from entry level to highly experienced and we encourage all interested candidates to apply. The compensation and responsibilities will be adjusted to match the experience level and abilities of the candidate.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Fabricate and assemble high quality, high reliability wire harnesses and electro-mechanical assemblies
  • Ensures that all work performed is properly and completely documented in preparation for QA inspection
  • Demonstrates effective harness repair techniques using acceptable practices including splicing, soldering, and pinning of wiring
  • Read and interpret planning documents, process controls, schematics, wiring diagrams, specifications, drawings, manuals, blueprints, and engineering sketches
  • Provide feedback to engineering on quality, discrepancy identification and manufacturing and design improvements
  • Comply with the company FOD program, tool control program, 5-S program, and all safety regulations
  • Self-monitor work progress against area benchmarks and achieve on time delivery of all work

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

  • Demonstrates basic technical skills in electro-mechanical assembly
  • Excellent concentration and attention to detail with first-rate work efficiency and accuracy
  • Industry experience related to harness assembly including wire preparation, connector termination and assembly, soldering, and layup
  • Must have the dexterity and ability to perform hands on harness assembly for extended periods of time
  • Basic computer skills with the ability to use e-mail and associated MS office programs
  • Excellent communication (written and verbal) and teamwork skills

Desired

  • 2+ years related work experience; or 2 years of accredited schooling in aviation electronics or a related field
  • Experience in a fast-paced, constant-changing production environment with flight hardware
  • Military and/or civilian aircraft production experience
  • Knowledge of industry standards (i.e. – IPC/WHMA-A-620, IPC-610, IPC-J-STD-001) and associated assembly techniques (i.e. – crimping, soldering, wire preparation)

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