Electrical Engineering Technician
Firefly Aerospace
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Cedar Park • Texas • United States
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About the role
- Perform high-reliability soldering and desoldering of electronic components on space-grade circuit cards, including through-hole, surface-mount, fine-pitch parts
- Remove and replace components on multilayer printed circuit boards (PCBs) using soldering irons, hot air rework stations, and precision tools while meeting hardware quality standards
- Perform trace cuts and install jumper wires of varying gauge sizes to implement design modifications or engineering change orders (ECOs) on both prototype and flight hardware
- Debug, troubleshoot, and repair electronic circuit cards at the component level using schematics, board views, test procedures
- Conduct functional and environmental testing of assembled or repaired circuit cards to verify performance using multimeters, oscilloscopes, and other test instruments
- Maintain a clean, organized, and disciplined laboratory/workstation environment
- Maintain accurate documentation of configuration, rework actions, and test results
- Follow established procedures and safety protocols to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations
- Assist in the procurement of materials and components necessary for engineering projects, including sourcing, ordering, and inventory management
Requirements
- Associate degree or technical certification in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field
- 2+ years of experience working as a technician in the aerospace industry, preferably in a research and development or manufacturing environment
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, and technical specifications
- Hands-on experience with precision tools and electronic testing instruments
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail with the ability to troubleshoot complex systems
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment
- Understanding of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001) and aerospace regulations (e.g., FAA, EASA) is a plus
Benefits
- generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles
- parental leave
- educational reimbursement
- short term disability
- flexible PTO options
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
solderingdesolderingtroubleshootingdebuggingrepairingfunctional testingenvironmental testingreading schematicsinterpreting engineering drawingsattention to detail
Soft Skills
problem-solvingcommunicationteamwork
Certifications
Associate degree in aerospace engineeringtechnical certification in mechanical engineeringtechnical certification in electrical engineering