Firefly Aerospace · 1 day ago
Quality Specialist (CMM Programming)
Firefly Aerospace is an end-to-end responsive space company focused on enabling launches and operations in space. The Quality Specialist is responsible for inspecting and accepting qualification and flight hardware and software products, ensuring all performance and design characteristics are met prior to launch.
AerospaceAir TransportationSatellite Communication
Responsibilities
Develop and execute detailed inspection programs (Zeiss Calypso) which assure adherence to design, specification, and testing requirements - ensuring that all actions required for product acceptance are conducted accurately and efficiently
Perform inspections on launch vehicle/spacecraft components and sub-assemblies using advanced metrology equipment to evaluate product (Zeiss CMM)
Maintain tool control and calibration processes within assigned work center - including validation of metrology systems
Participate in technical operations and offer guidance and/or serve as an additional technical resource
Initiate and execute plans to improve product quality and inspection efficiency
Apply 5S workplace organization & follow the Lean initiatives
Support manufacturing compliance to customer and internal specifications to meet contractual and mission requirements
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalency certificate
4+ years of hands-on experience in an aerospace, military, or manufacturing environment
Zeiss Calypso Software programming experience
Demonstrated ability to read technical information, follow technical instructions, and understand technical drawings, specifications, GD&T, and related quality control documentation and standards
Experience with standards and/or equivalent quality, military, or government standards in the aerospace industry
Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written
Flexibility regarding workflow and process
Excellent organization skills. Willingness to work with a team, share expertise, and follow instructions to accomplish established goals
Preferred
Associate degree or higher in quality, engineering, or related technical discipline
Software experience in PC-DMIS or Inspire
ASME Y14.5 Professional or Technologist certification
Demonstrated experience applying quality assurance principles, methods, and processes - including inspection techniques, equipment, and tools used in quality control
Comprehensive understanding of aerospace manufacturing processes, materials, and specifications
Demonstrated experience with application of aerospace quality standards, such as AS9100 or ISO 9001
Benefits
Generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles
Parental leave
Educational reimbursement
Short term disability
Flexible PTO options
Company
Firefly Aerospace
Firefly Aerospace is a space company that develops and operates launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles for commercial mission.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$796.56MKey Investors
Northrop GrummanRPM VenturesAE Industrial Partners
2025-08-07IPO
2025-05-29Corporate Round· $50M
2024-11-12Series D· $175M
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