Aerospace Composite Technician II – Space-Grade Parts

Firefly Aerospace; Bertram (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental plan

Vision plan

Parental leave

Relocation assistance

Educational reimbursement

Short-term disability

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace is seeking a Composite Technician II to fabricate aerospace-grade composite components for production and development programs. You will cut, bond, laminate, and cure carbon, fiberglass, Kevlar, and core materials with strict tolerances in Briggs, TX.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of composite manufacturing experience, aerospace exposure, and a strong eye for detail. Join a team focused on advancing space hardware with AS9100-compliant processes and a collaborative work

Qualifications

• 2+ years of composite manufacturing experience.
• Experience in aerospace or high-precision manufacturing preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to independently execute composite builds.
• Proficient use of pneumatic tools, hand tools, and precision measurement instruments.
• Ability to read and interpret composite layup and assembly prints.
• Experience working with material data sheets.
• Strong craftsmanship and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Cut and kit composite materials to tight tolerances.
• Bonding operations including surface prep and adhesive application.
• Hand lamination of carbon, fiberglass, Kevlar, film adhesives, and core materials.
• Full vacuum bag cure cycles including debulking and oven monitoring.
• Cure materials per manufacturer specifications.
• Identify scarf back plies (scarfing) as required.
• Interpret composite layup drawings and manufacturing instructions.
• Ensure material traceability in compliance with AS9100.
• Support process improvements and efficiency initiatives.
• Maintain shop organization and PPE compliance.

Skills

Composite manufacturing

Aerospace experience

Read prints

Attention to detail

Tools

Pneumatic tools

Precision measurement

Lamination tools

Job description

Firefly Aerospace is seeking a Composite Technician II to fabricate aerospace-grade composite components for production and development programs. You will cut, bond, laminate, and cure carbon, fiberglass, Kevlar, and core materials with strict tolerances in Briggs, TX.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of composite manufacturing experience, aerospace exposure, and a strong eye for detail. Join a team focused on advancing space hardware with AS9100-compliant processes and a collaborative work