Lead Composite Technician - Aerospace Production

Firefly Aerospace; Briggs (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Short-term disability

Pet insurance

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is seeking a Composite Technician II to fabricate aerospace-grade composite components for production and development programs at Briggs, TX.

You will lead the fabrication of primary structures, tanks, and secondary hardware from raw fiber through delivery to integration. The role requires 5+ years of aerospace composite experience, advanced layup, bonding, and cure process expertise, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of aerospace composite manufacturing experience.
• 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 techniques

Bonding processes

Cure processes

Mentoring teammates

Strong craftsmanship

Tools

Pneumatic tools

Power tools

Precision measurement equipment

Job description

Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is seeking a Composite Technician II to fabricate aerospace-grade composite components for production and development programs at Briggs, TX.

You will lead the fabrication of primary structures, tanks, and secondary hardware from raw fiber through delivery to integration. The role requires 5+ years of aerospace composite experience, advanced layup, bonding, and cure process expertise, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.