Composite Technician I

Firefly Aerospace; Briggs (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision plans

Educational reimbursement

Short term disability

Pet Insurance

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace in Briggs, TX is seeking an entry‑level Composite Technician. We provide training, outstanding benefits, and clear career progression. No previous composites experience required; you will manufacture primary and secondary structures from raw fiber to the integration line for the Alpha vehicle.

Join a fast-paced aerospace shop that emphasizes quality and safety. This role is on second shift, with premium incentives, and opportunities to grow within a pioneering American space

Qualifications

• 0+ years of experience.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to drill and lay out precision holes
• Proficient with hand tools and power tools
• Willingness to learn and work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

• Cut carbon and other composite materials using hand tools to high tolerance
• Assist with bonding operations (abrade, clean, adhesive preparation)
• Support hand lamination of carbon, glass, Kevlar, film adhesives, and core materials
• Assist with vacuum bagging and cure cycle preparation
• Monitor oven runs under supervision
• Cure materials per manufacturer specifications
• Maintain material handling compliance pursuant to AS9100
• Read and follow work instructions and assembly prints
• Maintain shop organization and proper use of PPE
• Must be able to work 2nd Shift Thursday-Saturday 4pm-430am and every other Wednesday 4pm-430am.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Hand tools proficiency

Power tools proficiency

Willingness to learn

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Drill

Job description

About Firefly Aerospace

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

About Firefly Aerospace

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

Come help us build rockets. This is an entry‑level Composite Technician position where we provide training, outstanding benefits, and opportunities for strong career progression. No previous composites experience is required. Composite Technicians manufacture production and development primary structures, tanks, and secondary structures from raw fiber through delivery to the integration line. The Alpha vehicle is the only American all‑composite rocket, and composites fundamentally set Firefly apart from competitors. Location: Briggs, TX (north of Cedar Park). This role is for second shift and does have an premium incentive for the role.

Responsibilities

• Cut carbon and other composite materials using hand tools to high tolerance
• Assist with bonding operations (abrade, clean, adhesive preparation)
• Support hand lamination of carbon, glass, Kevlar, film adhesives, and core materials
• Assist with vacuum bagging and cure cycle preparation
• Monitor oven runs under supervision
• Cure materials per manufacturer specifications
• Maintain material handling compliance pursuant to AS9100
• Read and follow work instructions and assembly prints
• Maintain shop organization and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Must be able to work 2nd Shift Thursday-Saturday 4pm-430am and every other Wednesday 4pm-430am.

Qualifications

• 0+ years of experience
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to drill and lay out precision holes
• Proficient with hand tools and power tools
• Willingness to learn and work in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment

Firefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, educational reimbursement, short term disability, pet Insurance, 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, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.