Composites Technician IV-2nd Shift

Firefly Aerospace; Bertram (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; 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 Texas is seeking experienced composite technicians to manufacture aerospace-grade parts and assemblies. You will work along the entire manufacturing line from layup to cure, using carbon, glass and Kevlar materials.

The role demands 8+ years in composite fabrication, strong problem-solving, mentoring teammates, and familiarity with AS9100 environments. You will contribute to efficiency improvements and support engineering during tooling design and production.

Qualifications

• 8+ 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

• Perform all steps in making aerospace-grade composite parts from raw materials to finished components.
• Conduct bonding operations, lamination, and cure cycles per specifications.
• Handle materials and tooling per AS9100 guidelines and safety requirements.
• Support con-ops and tooling design meetings for future products.
• Drive efficiency projects and contribute to design improvements with engineering.

Skills

Composite manufacturing

Layup

Bonding

Cure processes

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Mentoring

Problem-solving

AS9100 experience

Tools

Pneumatic tools

Power tools

Precision measurement equipment

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.SUMMARYCome help us build Rockets! Composite technicians manufacture all 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 will fundamentally set Firefly above the competitors. As a core strength, we seek composite technicians with a diverse knowledge base along the entire manufacturing line.RESPONSIBILITIESPerform all the steps in making aerospace grade composite parts, including but not limited to:Cut carbon using hand tools to high tolerancePerform bonding operations (abrade, clean, prep adhesives, etc)Hand lamination of various materials including (carbon, glass, Kevlar, film adhesives and foam or metallic cores)Perform full vacuum bag cure cycles from running instrumentation, debulking through monitoring oven runsCure materials per mfg. specMaterial handling pursuant to AS9100Ability to identify scarf back plies (Scarfing)Support con-ops and tooling design meetings for future productsImprove composite operations and product designs with engineeringConstantly improve the fabrication operations and drive efficiency projects from the ground upQUALIFICATIONS8+ 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 skillsPrimary Level Salary Range: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.