Senior Aerospace Composite Technician

Firefly Aerospace; Briggs (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision plans with低"

Parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Short term disability

Pet insurance

Flexible PTO options

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace, based in Briggs, TX, seeks an experienced composite technician to manufacture aerospace-grade composite parts and support development of primary structures for rockets. You will work along the production line on layup, bonding, curing, and inspection processes, ensuring high-quality parts for the Alpha vehicle.

This role emphasizes precision craftsmanship and problem-solving in a regulated environment.

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.

Responsibilities

• Perform all steps in making aerospace grade composite parts from raw materials to final assembly.
• Cut carbon using hand tools to high tolerance and perform bonding operations.
• Laminate diverse materials including carbon, glass, Kevlar, and core materials.
• Manage vacuum bag cure cycles, monitor ovens and debulk where needed.
• Identify scarf back plies and support engineering design reviews.

Skills

Composite manufacturing

Layup & bonding

Cure processes

AS9100 experience

Tool proficiency

Mentoring

Problem solving

Tools

Pneumatic tools

Power tools

Precision measuring equipment

Job description

Firefly Aerospace, based in Briggs, TX, seeks an experienced composite technician to manufacture aerospace-grade composite parts and support development of primary structures for rockets. You will work along the production line on layup, bonding, curing, and inspection processes, ensuring high-quality parts for the Alpha vehicle.

This role emphasizes precision craftsmanship and problem-solving in a regulated environment.