Telecommunication Tech I

ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE

As an end-to-end responsive space company, Firefly Aerospace is on a mission to enable our world to launch, land, and operate in space – anywhere, anytime. Our small- to medium-lift launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles allow us to service the entire lifecycle of government and commercial missions from low Earth orbit to the Moon and beyond. We utilize carbon composite structures, patented propulsion technologies, and common components across our vehicles to iterate quickly, improve reliability, and deliver payloads at a lower cost.

Summary:
Firefly Telecommunication Technician I's are responsible for the installation, maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting of telecommunications infrastructure and equipment within Firefly. They support operations by ensuring reliable communication systems and structured cabling.

Responsibilities

Cabling Installation & Maintenance:

• Install, terminate, and test Cat5e, Cat6, and Cat6e Ethernet cabling and patch panels.
• Install and maintain Single-Mode fiber optic cabling, including direct-bury, long-distance, and armored jacketed cables (up to 144 strands).
• Install, label, and manage Fiber Optic Distribution Panels (FODP).
• Perform basic fiber continuity testing using optical time-domain reflectometers (OTDRs) or visual fault locators (VFLs).

Infrastructure & Hardware Installation:

• Install and maintain indoor and outdoor cable trays, conduit pathways, and underground fiber vaults.
• Install and maintain security cameras, video encoders/decoders, PoE injectors, and related video equipment.
• Install and maintain audio equipment, including microphones, indoor and outdoor speakers.
• Assist with basic RTS & vLink system configuration, such as adding users and performing minor troubleshooting.
• Install, configure, and support RTS equipment, including key panels, beltpacks, and RTS access points.
• Set up, maintain, and troubleshoot control room televisions, including RF receivers, HDMI cabling, HDMI extenders, and video controllers.

Operational & Documentation Support:

• Update and maintain cabling layouts, infrastructure documentation, and network diagrams.
• Track inventory and product control, ensuring adequate stock of consumables and spare equipment.
• Assist with ordering necessary equipment and materials for telecommunications projects.
• Perform safety checks and operate heavy equipment such as scissor lifts, boom lifts, and other aerial lifts as needed.
• Provide support during ground equipment checkouts, hotfire testing operations, and vehicle launch operations.

Qualifications

Required

• Layer 1 Networking & Basic Configuration – Must understand structured cabling, fiber optics, patch panels, and basic networking (basic IP addressing, subnets, etc.).
• Hands-On Technical Skills – Experience using basic hand and power tools, pulling, terminating, and testing Cat5e, Cat6, and fiber cables, as well as troubleshooting connectivity issues.
• Video & Fiber Conversion Knowledge – Familiarity with IP and analog cameras, video walls, and signal conversions between fiber, SDI, and Ethernet.
• Physical & On-Site Requirements – Must be able to lift 40+ lbs, work with conduit installations, and be located in the Austin metro area (Can be worked out if a little further out, but Austin area preferred, as duty location will be the Hive)
• Good Work Ethic & Problem-Solving – Needs a strong attention to detail, a good attitude, and the ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues efficiently.

Desired

• Certifications like BICSI Installer, FOA CFOT, or CompTIA Network+.
• Fiber Splicing Experience or certification.
• Aerospace Industry Knowledge or prior experience in aerospace environments.

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, pet Insurance, 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.