DoD SkillBridge Program - Quality Assurance Inspector

ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE

Firefly Aerospace Inc. is an American end-to-end space transportation company committed to providing economical and convenient access to space for small payloads through the design, manufacture, and operation of reliable launch and spacecraft vehicles. Firefly’s launch vehicles utilize common technologies, manufacturing infrastructure, and launch capabilities, providing LEO launch solutions for up to ten metric tons of payload. Combined with Firefly’s in-space vehicles, such as the Space Utility Vehicle (SUV) and Blue Ghost Lunar Lander, Firefly provides the space industry with a single source for missions from LEO to the surface of the Moon or beyond. Firefly is headquartered in Cedar Park, TX (Production and Test Site is in Briggs, TX, North of Cedar Park)

The DoD SkillBridge program is an opportunity for Service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through specific industry training, apprenticeships, or internships during the last 180 days of service. SkillBridge connects Service members with industry partners in real-world job experiences.

For Service members, SkillBridge provides an invaluable chance to work and learn in civilian career areas. For industry partners SkillBridge is an opportunity to access and leverage the world’s most highly trained and motivated workforce at no cost. Service members participating in SkillBridge receive their military compensation and benefits, and industry partners provide the training and work experience.

SUMMARY

The Firefly Quality Inspector is responsible for the performing inspection and acceptance of in-process and completed flight, qualification, test, and support hardware and software, and related detailed components.

Firefly’s propulsion build facility is a few feet away from the engine and valve test facilities, and our avionics production teams are co-located with Spacecraft production, allowing quick feedback between build quality and performance. This unique environment lends to an exciting day where we may build an products in the morning, and have them tested in the afternoon, then disassemble it the next morning for evaluation. Our teams are building and learning at a rapid pace and we are eager to see how experienced individuals thrive in this type of environment.

Full training is provided. If you have a passion for learning, strong attention to detail, and the idea of building rockets excites you - then we encourage you to apply.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform inspections on launch vehicle/spacecraft components and sub-assemblies (mechanical, electrical, electro-mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic), focused on launch operations.
• 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.
• Collect, track, and trend production data on first-pass yield and non-conformance issues, performing basic statistical analysis on variable data.
• 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 cente