Lead Aerospace Composite Technician

Firefly Aerospace; Briggs (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

Parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Flexible PTO

Short-term disability

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace seeks a Lead Composite Technician to guide composite fabrication on the production floor, from raw fiber to delivery. You will drive daily build execution for primary structures and tanks, provide technical direction, and ensure quality and schedule adherence while remaining hands-on in fabrication work.

Location Briggs, TX, with a 12-hour, 4-on/3-off shift rotation. This role requires leadership, deep composite expertise, and the ability to interpret engineering data with a

Qualifications

• Eight years of composite manufacturing experience required.
• Ability to read and interpret composite layup drawings and assembly prints.
• Experience with layup, bonding, vacuum bagging, and cure processes.
• Familiarity with AS9100 or similar regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily composite fabrication activities on assigned shift.
• Oversee cutting, surface prep, bonding, hand layup, and curing processes.
• Monitor ovens and ensure cure compliance.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to technicians.
• Drive efficiency and continuous improvement in manufacturing.

Skills

Composite manufacturing

Read engineering drawings

Laminating and bonding

Vacuum bagging and cure

Leader/shift lead

Tool handling and measurement

Tools

Pneumatic tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Precision measurement devices

Job description

Firefly Aerospace seeks a Lead Composite Technician to guide composite fabrication on the production floor, from raw fiber to delivery. You will drive daily build execution for primary structures and tanks, provide technical direction, and ensure quality and schedule adherence while remaining hands-on in fabrication work.

Location Briggs, TX, with a 12-hour, 4-on/3-off shift rotation. This role requires leadership, deep composite expertise, and the ability to interpret engineering data with a