Technician Supervisor, Spacecraft - Cedar Park, TX

ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE · Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company that enables our world to launch, land, and operate in space – anywhere, anytime. As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the only commercial company to launch a satelli ...

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ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE

Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company that enables our world to launch, land, and operate in space – anywhere, anytime. As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the only commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the only company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Our launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles provide government and commercial customers with full mission services from low Earth orbit to the Moon and beyond. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.

SUMMARY

We are seeking a hands-on Technician Supervisor to lead spacecraft integration activities, overseeing mechanical, electrical, and propulsion system integration and verification. This role ensures safe, high-quality, and on-schedule integration of flight hardware while developing a high-performing technician team.

The ideal candidate is a floor-focused leader who enforces process discipline, removes obstacles, and partners with engineering and quality to deliver mission-ready spacecraft.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Team Leadership

• Supervise and develop technicians performing spacecraft integration tasks.
• Set clear expectations for safety, quality, productivity, and workmanship.
• Plan staffing, training, and shift coverage to meet integration schedules

Spacecraft Integration (Mechanical, Electrical & Propulsion)

• Oversee installation and integration of structures, mechanisms, avionics, harnessing, propulsion components, tubing, valves, and pressurized systems.
• Ensure compliance with torque requirements, connector mating standards, cable routing, grounding, and system cleanliness.
• Enforce FOD prevention, ESD controls, configuration control, and proper documentation.
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of integration issues across mechanical, electrical, and fluid systems.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols for high-pressure systems and hazardous operations.

Safety & Quality

• Promote a strong safety culture and enforce PPE, hazard controls, and procedural compliance.
• Partner with Quality to resolve nonconformances and ensure hardware traceability.
• Verify work instructions and configuration changes are properly implemented.

Schedule & Execution

• Monitor integration flow, remove bottlenecks, and escalate risks to schedule or hardware.
• Provide status updates and support readiness reviews.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• High school diploma or GED (technical degree or certification preferred).
• 5+ years of aerospace or complex electromechanical integration experience.
• 1+ years of leadership experience (lead technician or supervisor).
• Ability to read engineering drawings, schematics, and work instructions.
• Experience in cleanroom or controlled integration environments.

Preferred

• Spacecraft or launch vehicle integration experience.
• Familiarity with propulsion systems and high-pressure fluid systems.
• Knowledge of AS9100, NASA workmanship standards, or similar quality systems.
• Experience with configuration control and flight hardware traceability.

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.