Orbital Tube Welder II-Day Shift

Firefly Aerospace; Briggs (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation

Health, dental, and vision plans

Parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Short-term disability

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace is seeking an experienced Orbital/Tube Welder (Level 2 OTW) to join our propulsion manufacturing team at our Briggs, TX facility. You will fabricate and weld propulsion hardware from blueprints, ensuring high-precision welds and adherence to aerospace standards.

The role requires 2–4 years of orbital/tube welding, strong fabrication skills, and the ability to read weld blueprints. Relocation support and a comprehensive benefits package are available.

Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years of hands-on orbital/tube welding experience.
• General fabrication experience including facing, deburring, and hand bending of tubes.
• Ability to read and interpret welding blueprints and schematics.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to workmanship quality.

Responsibilities

• Perform orbital and tube welding operations on propulsion and fluid system hardware.
• Execute general fabrication tasks including facing, deburring, and hand bending of tubes and lines.
• Interpret and work from welding blueprints, schematics, and manufacturing order documentation.
• Inspect completed welds and fabricated hardware for conformance to drawings and standards.
• 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.

Skills

Orbital welding

Tube welding

Fabrication

Blueprint reading

Attention to detail

Job description

About Firefly Aerospace

Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to reliably and repeatedly launch, land, and operate space systems from Earth to the Moon and beyond. As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the first commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the first company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space. Our manufacturing and test facility is located in Briggs, TX.

About The Role

Orbital/Tube Welders at Firefly are hands-on builders of the propulsion hardware that powers our vehicles to space. As a Level 2 OTW, you will perform precision tube fabrication and orbital welding operations in support of our propulsion manufacturing team. That means working from blueprints and schematics, fabricating and fitting fluid system components, and producing welds that meet the exacting standards of aerospace production. If you have real orbital/tube welding experience and a background in precision fabrication, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

Fabrication & Welding Operations

• Perform orbital and tube welding operations on propulsion and fluid system hardware
• Execute general fabrication tasks including facing, deburring, and hand bending of tubes and lines
• Interpret and work from welding blueprints, schematics, and manufacturing order documentation

Quality & Documentation

• 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 to 4 years of hands-on orbital/tube welding experience
• General fabrication experience including facing, deburring, and hand bending of tubes
• Ability to read and interpret welding blueprints and schematics
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to workmanship quality

Technical Skills — Preferred

• 3 to 4 years of orbital/tube welding experience in a production environment
• 2 years of aerospace manufacturing experience
• Welding certifications (not required but valued)
• Familiarity with D17.1 Aerospace Welding Standard
• Experience having welds qualified through non-destructive testing (NDT)

Physical & Schedule Requirements

• Able to climb ladders and stairs
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. for limited durations
• Schedule flexibility required; ability to work nights, weekends, and overtime as needed

Benefits

• Relocation
• Generous health, dental, and vision plans with low deductibles
• Parental leave
• Educational reimbursement
• Short-term disability
• Flexible PTO

EXPORT COMPLIANCE

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations (ITAR), applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Firefly Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer.