Flight Tig Welder

Firefly Aerospace, Inc.

Texas

On-site

USD 58,000 - 85,000

Full time

15 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision plans

Relocation benefits

Educational reimbursement

Short term disability

Flexible PTO

Parental leave

Dog friendly workplace

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is seeking a Level 2 TIG Welder to fabricate, assemble, and weld flight-critical fluid systems and components for our launch vehicles.

You will interpret engineering drawings, perform precision fabrication, and maintain safety and quality standards in a fast-paced aerospace environment; overtime and weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

2+ years of hands-on TIG welding on tubes, pipes, or precision assemblies.
Experience welding aerospace alloys (stainless steel, Inconel) is required.
Ability to read, interpret, and follow engineering drawings and specs.

Responsibilities

Fabrication: analyze drawings to plan welding operations and fabricate components to dimension.
Flight Welding: set up GTAW equipment, weld fluid systems, and meet aerospace quality standards.
Shop Standards & Safety: maintain a clean, safe work environment and follow procedures for aerospace hardware.

Skills

TIG welding

Tube fabrication

Aerospace alloys

Precision measurement

Engineering drawings interpretation

Computer literacy

Tools

GTAW equipment

Calipers

Job description

At Firefly, we’re focused on making space attainable for everyone – including you! Each team member’s passion, dedication, and innovative ideas have a direct impact on fueling our successful trajectory into space. And there’s no shortage of meaningful projects to work on at Firefly. With launch, lunar, and orbital vehicles, Firefly has a diverse line of business with opportunities to get hands-on experience launching rockets, operating in space, and landing on the Moon.

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Our Values

Headquartered in the Lone Star State, Firefly’s hardworking team reflects Texas’ GO BIG culture in everything we do. We build big, achieve big, and dream big. We’re building launch vehicles and spacecraft to provide rapid, reliable space access. We’ve achieved some incredible wins, including the first successful commercial Moon landing. And we’re dreaming bigger than this planet with ambitions to Mars, Venus, and beyond. Our core values are what drive us along the way.

Passion

Fireflies believe in perseverance, responsiveness, and mentoring others with a focus on inspiring a better future.

Accountability

Fireflies act with integrity and take ownership of our actions, commitments, decisions, and outcomes.

Fireflies work in alignment across teams and communicate clearly with mutual respect for one another.

Fireflies deliver high-quality work through technical rigor and timely disciplined execution for our customers.

We take care of our Fireflies with some of the best benefits in the industry. Our mission to make space for everyone starts with our employees and allowing them to make space for their family, their career, and their future.

Space for You

Unlimited PTO for exempt employees
3-month sabbatical for every 5 years of service
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
Mental health services
Paid military leave

Space for Your Family

12 weeks paid maternity leave
4 weeks paid spouse leave
$20k towards family planning: fertility, surrogacy, adoption
Dog friendly workplace

Space for Your Career

$10k/year towards trade school or college
Ongoing coaching to advance leadership skills
- Employee-ownership with stock bonuses
- 4% Safe Harbor 401(k) matching
- $10k bonus for home purchase in Cedar Park, Texas

Job Openings

From launch technicians to propulsion engineers, Firefly has open roles across the company. We’re looking for passionate, bright innovators to join our team and help make space an achievable dream for everyone.

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.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Flight TIG Welders at Firefly build the propulsion hardware that powers our vehicles to space. As a Level 2 TIG Welder, you will fabricate, assemble, and weld flight-critical fluid systems and launch vehicle components using GTAW processes. You will interpret complex engineering drawings, execute precision fabrication, and deliver welds that meet strict aerospace quality standards. This role partners closely with engineering to refine manufacturing processes while maintaining uncompromising focus on safety, quality, and productivity. Strong mechanical aptitude and clear communication of technical information are essential.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Fabrication

Analyze engineering drawings and specifications to plan welding operations
Cut, trim, fit, and fabricate metal components to dimension
Perform fit-up, alignment, and tack welding of tubing and components prior to final weld
Use precision calibrated tools including micrometers, depth gauges, and calipers

Flight Welding

Set up and operate GTAW equipment, adjusting parameters to achieve proper penetration and weld quality
Fabricate, assemble, and weld various fluid systems and sub-assembly components
Successfully pass rigorous weld tests such as AWS D17.1
Inspect completed welds and fabricated hardware for conformance to applicable standards and drawings
Document work performed, create NCRs for non-conforming hardware, and support redline incorporation as needed
Escalate quality, fit, or documentation issues to Manufacturing Engineering or Quality as appropriate

Shop Standards & Safety

Maintain a clean, organized, and FOD-controlled work environment
Follow established procedures for handling and processing precision aerospace hardware
Participate in safety walkthroughs and comply with all chemical and shop safety requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Technical Skills — Required

2 years of hands‑on TIG (GTAW) welding experience on tube, pipe, or precision assemblies
Demonstrated experience in tube and pipe fabrication including cutting, facing, precision fit-up, and assembly
Experience working with aerospace alloys including stainless steel and Inconel
Proficiency using precision measurement tools such as calipers, height gauges, and scales to hold tight tolerances
Ability to read, interpret, and execute work from engineering drawings
Basic computer proficiency including Outlook, Teams, and web‑based manufacturing systems

Technical Skills — Preferred

3 to 5+ years of TIG (GTAW) welding experience supporting aerospace, aviation, or high‑spec manufacturing environments
Experience with borescope weld inspection in both open and restricted access geometries
Demonstrated success passing aerospace‑level weld qualifications including multi‑position certifications (1F, 3F, 2G, 3G, 6G) and radiographic (X‑ray) acceptance criteria
Welding certification from an accredited program with familiarity with AWS D17.1 standards

Physical & Schedule Requirements

Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks
Frequent bending, lifting, climbing, and working in tight spaces
Able to climb ladders and stairs
Schedule flexibility required; ability to work nights, weekends, and overtime as needed

Primary 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.

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