Launch Technician, EGSE

Firefly Aerospace

Instrumentation and Control Technician responsible for installation and maintenance of launch site systems at Firefly Aerospace. Working with SCADA systems and complex electronic equipment.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeVandenberg Space Force Base • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Performs work according to policy, procedures and specifications
Constructs launch SCADA systems from specific instrumentation and communication devices
Installs, calibrates, troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs major electronic systems and peripheral devices per manufacturer's specification
Reads complex schematics, wiring diagrams and shop drawings for the purpose of installation, troubleshooting and repairing of components
Troubleshoots, installs, and calibrates various instruments, including ultrasonic level transmitters, flow meters, pressure transducers, thermocouples, resistance temperature devices, differential pressure transducers, strain gauges, accelerometers and microphones
Utilizes a wide range of test equipment, including recorders, computers, PC based software analyzer programs, oscilloscopes, data analyzers, analog and digital multi-meters, and other test equipment, while performing tests to identify problems and to maintain and calibrate equipment to performance standards
Connects, disconnects, and tags out equipment and circuits for test or repair and safety of personnel and equipment
Pulls and terminates cables using various wire stripping, crimping tools and connector types
Performs installations in compliance with OSHA, NEC and IEEE
Performs soldering on electronic components
Performs basic mechanical repairs as required
Maintains and repairs complete systems and repair/replace subcomponents as required
Performs launch site checkouts for test and launch operations and supports launch day red team

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED
0-3 years of aerospace or industrial process, instrumentation and controls experience
Ability to correctly interpret complex detailed electrical, electronic drawings and prints
Skilled in the use of personal computers and numerous software applications such as Excel, Word, MS Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, etc.
AIAA or DoD Electronic Principles certifications (preferred)
Associate degree in instrumentation, control technology, electrical systems, or related field (preferred)
5+ years of aerospace or industrial process, instrumentation and controls experience (preferred)
Prior experience with Fiber Optics, supervisory control and data acquisition systems, and licensed and unlicensed radio systems (preferred)
Working knowledge of multiple bus architectures (preferred)
Electrical experience in VFD/Motor starter remote startups and configuration via analog and relay logic, ability to conduct motor insulation tests using a Megger/Ohmmeter (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles
parental leave
educational reimbursement
short term disability
pet Insurance
flexible PTO options

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Hard Skills & Tools

Installation Of SCADA SystemsCalibration Of Ultrasonic Level TransmittersTroubleshooting Flow MetersReading Wiring DiagramsSoldering Electronic ComponentsPerforming Mechanical RepairsConducting Motor Insulation TestsUsing VFD/Motor Starter ConfigurationInterpreting Electrical DrawingsPerforming Launch Site Checkouts

Certifications

AIAA Electronic Principles CertificationDoD Electronic Principles Certification