Launch Facilities Technician II
Firefly Aerospace · Vandenberg, CA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- Yesterday
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Firefly Aerospace (aerospace & defense) in Vandenberg, CA.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Tooling
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in California: typical posted base $72k–$116k.
Median of the low and high ends of 9 live postings that list pay, out of 148 maintenance technician openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 156 other live reliability postings in California.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 4+)
Typical $76k–$118k, from 14 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 39%
- PLC 34%
- Welding 30%
- ✓ Tooling 23%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for New product launch, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Firefly Aerospace in Vandenberg
1 other open role at this site.
- Launch Operations Manager, VSFB · Production · Manager
Full description from Firefly AerospaceAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Performs routine inspections and repairs of exterior/interior facilities to include roofs, ceilings, walls, floors and fixtures.
- ◆Performs carpentry and painting repairs; performs plumbing and minor electrical repairs; light concrete placement and repair; HVAC maintenance and repairs.
- ◆Performs routine inspections and preventative maintenance tasks to include HVAC, generators, cranes, corrosion control, grounding systems and lightning protection systems.
- ◆Maintains outdoor grounds and parking lots to be clean and free of debris.
- ◆Coordinates and works with other vendors or contractors on larger multi-trade projects.
- ◆Performs assembly and/or moving of furniture, racks, or other site equipment.
- ◆Creates and/or completes maintenance work tickets providing the actions and procedures carried out to complete tasks.
- ◆Provides general support during launch campaigns and launch day efforts.
- ◆Responds to emergency situations during and after hours.
Required
- ✓High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
- ✓3+ years of facility or maintenance experience.
- ✓Basic computer skills including Microsoft Suite.
- ✓Ability to lift and manipulate 50 pounds.
- ✓Ability to observe safety and security procedures and to comply with policies.
- ✓Attention to detail.
- ✓Ability to follow schedules and keep commitments.
- ✓Ability to demonstrate professionalism.
- ✓Ability to operate forklifts, scissor lifts, and boom lifts.
- ✓Must be able to manage time efficiently and to work individually as well as within a team.
- ✓Possess a valid “Real ID” driver’s license, and clean driving record.
- ✓Ability to pass Space Force background checks for Vandenberg SFB, CA
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.
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About firefly aerospace
Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company that enables our world to launch, land, and operate in space – anywhere, anytime. As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the only commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the only company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Our launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles provide government and commercial customers with full mission services from low Earth orbit to the Moon and beyond. 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 Facility Technicians within the launch group will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of launch site building and support systems. You will work as part of a small team requiring minimal supervision, so a self-starter is a must!
Desired
- +3+ years experience as a handy-person or in a construction trade.
- +Detailed knowledge in one or more of the following trades: electrical, plumbing, HVAC and refrigeration, concrete, or framing.
- +Knowledge in Atlassian Software such as Confluence, Jira and Bitbucket
Hourly Rate: $25.00-32.00/hour
Firefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, relocation benefits, educational 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.