ABOUT:
Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to reliably and repeatedly launch, land, and operate space systems from Earth to the Moon and beyond. As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the first commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the first company to achieve a successful Moon landing. 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:
Quality Assurance owns the processes and tools by which Firefly identifies, contains, eliminates, and prevents non-conformances. Quality is charged with defining and maintaining the processes and tools which prove product capabilities meet requirements and result in a predictably economical and reliable product.
The Firefly Quality Inspector is responsible for inspection and acceptance of qualification and flight hardware and software products. Verifying that all key performance and design characteristics are met prior to launch, Quality Inspectors play a critical role in ensuring mission success. This position is located at our launch site in Vandenberg, CA.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform inspections on launch vehicle components and sub-assemblies (mechanical, electrical, electro-mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic), focused on system integration and launch.
- Develop and execute detailed inspection programs which assure adherence to design, specification, and testing requirements - ensuring that all actions required for product acceptance are conducted accurately and efficiently.
- Document non-conformances in accordance with prescribed procedures and process as required.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to investigate and resolve non-conformance or quality issues, including development and implementation of robust corrective actions to prevent reoccurrences.
- Quarantine and process non-conforming product.
- Maintain tool control and calibration processes within assigned work center - including validation of metrology systems.
- Participate in technical operations and offer guidance and/or serve as an additional technical resource.
- Initiate and execute plans to improve product quality and inspection efficiency.
- Apply 5S workplace organization & follow the Lean initiatives.
- Support manufacturing compliance to customer and internal specifications to meet contractual and mission requirements.
- It’s possible that this job will require you to work in confined/restricted spaces.
- Frequent travel to Briggs, TX for training and integration/test familiarization.
- Maintain schedule flexibility to support launch operations, including coverage across first and second shifts as mission needs require.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Required
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
- 10+ years of hands-on experience in aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing quality inspection, with demonstrated lead experience providing technical direction, mentoring inspectors, and serving as a subject matter expert in GD&T, dimensional inspection, and non-conformance resolution in a mission-critical environment.
- Demonstrated ability to read technical information, follow technical instructions, and understand technical drawings, specifications, IPC standards, GD&T, and related quality control documentation and standards.
- Experience with standards and/or equivalent quality, military, or government standards in the aerospace industry.
- Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written.
- Flexibility regarding workflow and process.
- Excellent organization skills. Willingness to work with a team, share expertise, and follow instructions to accomplish established goals.
- Ability to obtain a secret security clearance and ATF explosive handling license.
Desired
- Associate degree or higher in quality, engineering, or related technical discipline.
- IPC Certification (IPC J-STD-001, IPC-A-600, IPC-A-610, IPC-A-620, IPC-7711/21) and familiarity with NASA-STD-8739.4.
- Experience operating in and maintaining cleanroom per FS209E, ISO 14644-1, or equivalent.
- Demonstrated experience applying quality assurance principles, methods, and processes - including inspection techniques, equipment, and tools used in quality control.
- Demonstrated competency in structures/composites, electrical/avionics, and fluids/propulsion disciplines.
- Full capability to read and understand blueprints, drawings GD&T, and Model-Based Definitions.
- Comprehensive understanding of aerospace manufacturing processes, materials, and specifications.
- Demonstrated experience with application of aerospace quality standards, such as AS9100 or ISO 9001.
- A&P License
- Six-Sigma Green Belt certification or higher
- ASQ certification for Certified Quality Inspector (CQI)
CA Salary Range - 48.00-57.60
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, pet Insurance, 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.
