Test Operations Technician III

Role Overview

Join a dynamic, hands-on team where you’ll be at the heart of testing launch vehicles, spacecraft, and supporting launch day operations at the launch pad. As a Test Technician, you’ll work side by side with engineers on high-stakes test operations, standing up flight hardware on test stands and fixtures that push boundaries.

What You Will Do

Execute and oversee rigorous testing of flight and ground support hardware, including hydraulic, pneumatic, proof, leak, and electrical assessments. Collaborate closely with engineering teams to develop, document, and refine comprehensive test procedures for a variety of testing conditions and setups.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This is where impact meets innovation—are you ready? You'll be integral to manufacturing, assembling, and testing mission-critical hardware that drives Firefly’s launch vehicle and spacecraft forward.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 3+ years of experience working in an aerospace, manufacturing, military or automotive environment
• High attention to detail
• The ability to self-start, bringing clarity to uncertain situations, building trust, fostering positive and professional relationships, and supporting an inclusive culture
• Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to stand for extended period of times and work in a test stand environment.
• Basic computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office and Outlook
• Ability to travel 15% of the time to support launch operations.

Benefits

• generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles
• parental leave
• educational reimbursement
• short term disability
• flexible PTO options