Firefly Aerospace · 3 hours ago
Launch Technician - Fluids/Mechanical II
Beale Air Force Base, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expFirefly Aerospace Inc. is an American end-to-end space transportation company committed to providing economical and convenient access to space for small payloads. The Mechanical Fluids Technician will be responsible for the fabrication, operation, and maintenance of launch site mechanical and fluid systems, as well as participating in launch day activities.
AerospaceAir TransportationSatellite Communication
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Performs work according to policy, procedures, and specifications
Reads complex piping and instrumentation diagrams and shop drawings for the purpose of installation, troubleshooting and repairing of major systems and minor subsystems and components
Troubleshoots, installs, and maintains various fluid system components, including level sensors, flow meters, gauges, regulators, safety reliefs and valves
Performs tube, piping and conduit installation for fluid system fabrication, upgrades and modifications
Installs, removes, and tags out equipment for test or repair and safety of personnel and equipment
Utilizes a wide range of mechanical and test tools including wrenches, sockets, torque wrenches, calipers, micrometers, plug & pin gage, dewpoint meter, while performing work to specifications, to identify problems and to maintain and calibrate equipment to performance standards
Executes procedures to operate pad systems as required for launch and checkout operations
Assists with development of activation, operations and maintenance procedures
Safety checks and operates heavy equipment such boom lift, scissor life, forklift and reach lift
Performs general housekeeping and continuous improvement of the appearance of the site
Performs launch site fluid and mechanical system configurations for test and launch operations and supports launch day red team
Travels to test and launch sites as required to support the overall program
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED
3+ years of experience working with and troubleshooting mechanical systems, high pressure fluid/pneumatic systems, or heavy equipment
3+ years of experience using power tools, hand tools, and calibrated tooling
General knowledge of shop practices including layout, drilling, sawing, grinding, etc
Basic computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office, JIRA, and photo generation/compilation
Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Vandenberg AFB, CA
Must be comfortable stooping and bending, as well as standing for long periods of time to support test and launch day operations
Ability to work at elevated heights (up to 100 feet)
Ability to work in varying climate environments, heat, cold, rain
Ability to lift and carry 30 pounds unassisted
Preferred
Associate degree in an engineering, technical, or mechanical field
3+ years of relevant welding experience
Experience with fabrication, machining and welding
Adept at troubleshooting and diagnosing problems with mechanical equipment with the ability to apply a resolution in a timely fashion
Ability to write routine reports, solve practical problems, and clearly communicate tasks and needs, and training of other personnel
Experience with crane and lift operations
Knowledge of different fittings such as NPT, MS, and A/N and Swagelok
Ability to read, and understand operating system schematics and drawings
Company
Firefly Aerospace
Firefly Aerospace is a space company that develops and operates launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles for commercial mission.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$796.56MKey Investors
Northrop GrummanRPM VenturesAE Industrial Partners,Mitsui & Co.
2025-08-07IPO
2025-05-29Corporate Round· $50M
2024-11-12Series D· $175M
Leadership Team
Jason Kim
Chief Executive Officer
Eric Salwan
Co-Founder
Recent News
2026-01-19
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