Composites Technician III-1st Shift

Firefly Aerospace; Bertram (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

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. You will lead complex layups, perform vacuum bagging, and work from engineering drawings with minimal supervision.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in composite manufacturing, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to mentor junior technicians while supporting continuous improvement and AS9100 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.

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.
• Ensure AS9100 material handling compliance.
• Mentor and support development of junior technicians.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality and efficiency.

Skills

Composite layup

Cure processes

Problem solving

Mentorship

Mechanical aptitude

Tools

Pneumatic tools

Power tools

Precision measurement

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)RESPONSIBILITIESLead fabrication of complex aerospace-grade composite structuresExecute advanced layups and structural builds with minimal supervisionPerform advanced vacuum bagging and cure cycle operationsIdentify scarf back plies and perform structural repairsTroubleshoot manufacturing discrepancies and support root cause analysisInterpret complex engineering drawings and work instructionsEnsure AS9100 material handling complianceMentor and support development of junior techniciansDrive continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality and efficiencySupport engineering in tooling and manufacturability discussionsMaintain shop organization and PPE complianceQUALIFICATIONS5+ years of composite manufacturing experience (aerospace preferred)Advanced expertise in layup, bonding, and cure processesDemonstrated ability to build flight-critical or high-complexity hardwareStrong mechanical aptitude and meticulous craftsmanshipProficient with pneumatic tools, power tools, and precision measurement equipmentExperience in AS9100 or similarly regulated environmentProven ability to mentor junior team membersStrong problem-solving and troubleshooting skillsFirefly 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.