Composite Technician III

Firefly Aerospace; Texas; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

Parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Short-term disability

Pet insurance

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace is seeking a Composite Technician II to independently fabricate aerospace-grade composite components for production and development programs. The role focuses on manufacturing primary structures, tanks, and secondary hardware from raw fiber through delivery to integration.

The candidate should work with minimal supervision and contribute to high-quality, flight-critical hardware in Briggs, TX.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of composite manufacturing experience (aerospace preferred).
• Advanced expertise in layup, bonding, and cure processes.
• Demonstrated ability to build flight-critical or high-complexity hardware.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and meticulous craftsmanship.
• Proficient with pneumatic tools, power tools, and precision measurement equipment.
• Experience in AS9100 or similarly regulated environment.
• Proven ability to mentor junior team members.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead fabrication of complex aerospace-grade composite structures.
• Execute advanced layups and structural builds with minimal supervision.
• Perform advanced vacuum bagging and cure cycle operations.
• Identify scarf back plies and perform structural repairs.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing discrepancies and support root cause analysis.
• Interpret complex engineering drawings and work instructions.
• Mentor and support development of junior technicians.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality and efficiency.
• Support engineering in tooling and manufacturability discussions.
• Maintain shop organization and PPE compliance.

Skills

Composite manufacturing

Layup

Bonding

Cure processes

Flight-critical hardware

Mechanical aptitude

Pneumatic tools

Power tools

Precision measurement

Troubleshooting

Mentoring

Job description

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

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

• Lead fabrication of complex aerospace-grade composite structures
• Execute advanced layups and structural builds with minimal supervision
• Perform advanced vacuum bagging and cure cycle operations
• Identify scarf back plies and perform structural repairs
• Troubleshoot manufacturing discrepancies and support root cause analysis
• Interpret complex engineering drawings and work instructions
• Mentor and support development of junior technicians
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality and efficiency
• Support engineering in tooling and manufacturability discussions
• Maintain shop organization and PPE compliance

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of composite manufacturing experience (aerospace preferred)
• Advanced expertise in layup, bonding, and cure processes
• Demonstrated ability to build flight-critical or high-complexity hardware
• Strong mechanical aptitude and meticulous craftsmanship
• Proficient with pneumatic tools, power tools, and precision measurement equipment
• Experience in AS9100 or similarly regulated environment
• Proven ability to mentor junior team members
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

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.