Lead Vehicle Integration Technician

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

As a Lead Vehicle Integration Technician, you will have a pivotal role in the production of the Launch Vehicles and their major sub-assemblies. On a daily basis, you will take the production schedule and make it a reality, directing up to ten Integration Technicians and coordinating with Engineering to ensure that a quality product is produced in an efficient manner. Operating as a process subject matter expert, you will leverage you experience to train the next generation of technicians while also working with engineering to streamline and simply the workflow.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for productivity and efficiency of technician team; assigning and executing operations in support of Launch Vehicles and their sub-assemblies, as prescribed by Engineering.
• Communicates with engineering and management to plan and execute both scheduled and unscheduled production activities.
• Provides primary mentorship, professional development and technical training of Integration Technicians.
• Fosters creativity and engage in continuous improvement processes for team and work center development.
• Regularly audit work center operations to ensure a safe, quality and efficient work environment is maintained.
• Promote a collaborative and positive work environment between employees and other Firefly teams.
• Adhere to all Firefly standards and policies in order to build the best possible vehicle

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Proven experience leading a team of technicians in a manufacturing environment.
• Advanced knowledge and experience with basic hand tools, precision measuring equipment and fabrication tooling
• Critical thinker with strong decision-making abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• Proven time management skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment
• Ability to lift 40 lbs.
• Willing to travel up to 40%
• Able to read and comprehend technical drawings

Desired

• A&P License
• Experience with ERP systems, Confluence and Jira
• Knowledge of lean and agile manufacturing methodologies
• Experience with CAD software (Siemens NX preferred)
• Familiarity with AS9100
• Proven experience rigging and leading overhead lift operations of critical hardware

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