Composite Technician II-2nd Shift

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

ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACEFirefly 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.SUMMARYComposite Technician II is an intermediate-level role responsible for independently fabricating aerospace-grade composite components for production and development programs.This role supports the manufacture of primary structures, tanks, and secondary hardware from raw fiber through delivery to integration. Technicians at this level demonstrate strong technical skill and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Location: Briggs, TX (north of Cedar Park)RESPONSIBILITIESCut and kit composite materials to tight tolerancesPerform bonding operations including surface prep and adhesive applicationExecute hand lamination of carbon, fiberglass, Kevlar, film adhesives, and core materialsPerform full vacuum bag cure cycles including debulking and oven monitoringCure materials per manufacturer specificationsIdentify scarf back plies (scarfing) as requiredInterpret composite layup drawings and manufacturing instructionsEnsure material traceability in compliance with AS9100Support process improvements and efficiency initiativesMaintain shop organization and PPE complianceQUALIFICATIONS2+ years of composite manufacturing experienceExperience in aerospace or high-precision manufacturing preferredDemonstrated ability to independently execute composite buildsProficient use of pneumatic tools, hand tools, and precision measurement instrumentsAbility to read and interpret composite layup and assembly printsExperience working with material data sheetsStrong craftsmanship and attention to detailFirefly 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.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.