Composite Technician II-2nd Shift

Firefly Aerospace; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Parental leave

Relocation benefits

Educational reimbursement

Short term disability

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace in Briggs, TX is seeking an experienced Composite Technician II to fabricate aerospace-grade composite components for production and development programs. The role involves building primary structures, tanks, and secondary hardware from raw fibers through delivery to integration, with attention to precision, traceability, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Candidates should have 2+ years in composite manufacturing and experience in aerospace or high-precision

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
• Perform bonding operations including surface prep and adhesive application
• Execute hand lamination of carbon, fiberglass, Kevlar, film adhesives, and core materials
• Perform 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 manufacturing

Reading prints

Hand tools

Precision measurement

Quality traceability

Tools

Pneumatic tools

Precision measurement instruments

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

Composite 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)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cut and kit composite materials to tight tolerances
• Perform bonding operations including surface prep and adhesive application
• Execute hand lamination of carbon, fiberglass, Kevlar, film adhesives, and core materials
• Perform 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

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

BENEFITS

• 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.

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.

MORE 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.