Components Manufacturing Prep Technician

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

Firefly Manufacturing Prep Technician works closely with Manufacturing, Planning, Warehouse, and Manufacturing Engineering teams to ensure incoming work is fully prepared and ready for production according to established instructions and production requirements. This work primarily includes receiving and preparing incoming jobs, verifying parts and documentation, cleaning and marking hardware, performing prep-level assembly steps, and staging work for assignment to the manufacturing production team. We are hiring for a range of experience levels from entry level to highly experienced and we encourage all interested candidates to apply.

Responsibilities include:

Review planned work orders and align daily priorities with production Leads

Prepare incoming jobs for production by printing work instructions and manufacturing order documents, assembling job packets, and staging work in the proper flow locations

Unpack parts, organize hardware, and verify all required parts are present and correct

Consume parts in the ERP system and support part pick activities when shortages or missing materials are identified

Visually inspect incoming parts for damage, discrepancies, and non-conformance

Clean hardware using approved cleaning methods, including ultrasonic / sonic cleaning processes and perform part marking

Complete prep-level assembly operations such as helicoil, keensert, or other light installation steps as required

Triage held jobs to identify opportunities to unblock work and coordinate with supporting teams to resolve issues

Escalate inventory, BOM and documentation issues to Warehouse, Planning, or Manufacturing Engineering as appropriate

Document standard rework, create NCRs for non-conforming parts, and support the incorporation and submission of work instruction redlines

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment, including chemical compliance checks and shop safety walkthroughs

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

1–3 years experience (or equivalent) in aerospace, manufacturing, production, R&D, or related industrial fields

Ability to read and follow work instructions, manufacturing order documentation, and basic technical drawings

Demonstrated high-level problem-solving skills working in a team environment

Strong attention to detail in part verification, documentation, cleanliness, and production readiness

Experience working with ERP or manufacturing tracking systems

Ability to identify issues early and escalate appropriately to supporting teams

Physically able to climb ladders and stairs

Lift and carry 50 lbs. for limited durations

Schedule varies depending on needs; flexibility required

Work nights, weekends, and overtime when necessary

Desired:

Experience in a manufacturing environment supporting aerospace, fluid systems, or precision mechanical hardware production

Familiarity with ERP / manufacturing execution systems

Experience performing visual inspection of machined hardware

Familiarity with FOD control practices and clean handling requirements

Firefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, relocation benefits, 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.