Vehicle Integration Technician II
- US citizenship
- ITAR / US person
- IPC J-STD-001
- FAA A&P certificate
About the job
## SUMMARY Vehicle Integration Technicians are responsible for the efficient/successful assembly and test of the Alpha Launch Vehicle. This requires the ability to intuitively understand the intention behind design decisions and execute assembly based on those intentions. A strong background in production or maintenance of complex avionics systems such as in aviation is required.
The role also includes travel to the launch site in order to support integrated vehicle and launch pad operations.
This role is located in Briggs, TX. ## RESPONSIBILITIES - Follow complex assembly procedures and work instructions - Execute integration processes - Stage, set up, assemble, test and install flight hardware including installation of cable harnessing. - Familiarization with working in ESD environments - Utilize necessary tooling and fixturing - Follow complex planning instructions for assembly and integration for the assembly of all vehicle subsystems. - Communicate effectively with engineers and teammates - Identify discrepancies between design and manufacture/assembly and resolve them - Support engineering in defining manufacturability, producibility and assembly of design using industry standard parts and products ## Required - Proven experience with complex assemblies, production in aviation including reading harness and wiring diagrams, routing/testing of harnessing on-vehicle, troubleshooting, repairing and visual inspections. - Two or more years of experience in one or more of the following fields:Has worked with IPC/WHMA-A-620, MIL-DTL-22520, NASA-STD-8739, J-STD-001 or ANSI/ESD S20.20 - Proficient in use of DMM, basic avionics hand tools, basic mechanical hand tools and precision measurement equipment. - Comfortable working within an evolving process - Flexibility regarding workflow and process - Excellent written and verbal communication skills to convey methodologies for assembly and troubleshooting - Willing to travel up to 40% ## Desired - A&P License - Relevant military experience in fixed or rotor wing maintenance is highly desired - Two or more years of experience in one or more of the following fields:Military Avionics/Electrician MOSArmy 15F, 15YNavy AT, ETMarine 63 and 64 seriesAirforce 2A6X6Coast Guard AETRocket engines, turbomachinery or complex component assemblyCivilian/military aircraft engine experience - Experience working with oscilloscopes and Hi-pot testers ## 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.
From Firefly Aerospace's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Firefly Aerospace
Launches, lands and operates space systems from Earth to the Moon and beyond.
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