Entry Level Manufacturing Engineering Jobs in Texas

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

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.

• 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

• 13 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

• 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, educational and relocation 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,