CNC Machinist

Firefly Aerospace; Briggs (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Dental & vision

Relocation benefits

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Flexible PTO

Short term disability

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace in Briggs, TX is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist to contribute to advanced spacecraft components. You will read drawings, set up machines, and ensure parts meet exacting aerospace standards.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and collaboration within a high‑tech manufacturing team. Ideal applicants have 1+ years of CNC experience, strong math and communication skills, and a passion for building spacecraft and rocket hardware.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of CNC machining experience, preferably aerospace.
• Strong mathematical and measurement skills.
• Ability to read technical drawings and diagrams.
• Commitment to quality, safety, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Machining high quality rocket components to spec.
• Read and interpret drawings and setups.
• Inspect own work and document results.
• Set up machines and adjust tooling as needed.
• Maintain clean, safe work areas and report issues promptly.

Skills

CNC Machinist experience

Math skills

Team player

Strong communication

Tools

Mazak experience

4 axis & 5 axis machining

Mill/Turn

DMG Mori

Okuma

VTL

Job description

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

Join our dynamic team of highly skilled machinist with a combined experience of over 300 years of machining who will mentor you to manufacture cutting edge components with the latest tools available in the industry. Learn to manufacture complex geometry rocket engine components made from high temp alloys and be trained on sophisticated machining process’s as well as cutting edge machinery. We pride ourselves on cross training all machinist on every piece of machinery we have.

Location for this role is at our Manufacturing site in Briggs, TX, 25 minutes north of Cedar Park.

1st and 2nd shift openings available now.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Machine high quality parts
• Read and follow technical drawings and diagrammed instructions
• Inspect and document one’s own manufactured parts
• Perform machine set ups for part manufacturing
• Perform edits as needed
• Abide by all safety standards
• Report any safety or maintenance concerns to management immediately
• Keep all work areas clean and organized
• Hold oneself to a high standard of quality, taking pride in one’s work
• Be available to work 1st or 2nd shifts, overtime as needed

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Min. 1+ years experience as a CNC Machinist
• Passion to build Spacecraft and Rocket components.
• Must be able to pass background check and drug screening
• Able to perform physically demanding work—standing, bending, lifting 25 lbs. regularly
• Positive attitude, reliable, and a team player
• Good communication skills, written and verbal
• Good math skills
• Solid computer skills

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Mazak experience
• 4 and 5 axis machine experience
• Mill/Turn experience
• DMG Mori experience
• Okuma experience
• VTL experience

Primary Level Salary Range:

BENEFITS

• generous health
• dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles
• parental leave
• relocation benefits
• educational reimbursement
• short term disability
• 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.