Senior Aerospace Composite Technician

Firefly Aerospace; Texas; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

Parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Short-term disability

Pet insurance

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace is seeking a Composite Technician II to independently fabricate aerospace-grade composite components for production and development programs. The role focuses on manufacturing primary structures, tanks, and secondary hardware from raw fiber through delivery to integration.

The candidate should work with minimal supervision and contribute to high-quality, flight-critical hardware in Briggs, TX.

Qualifications

• 5+ 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.
• 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

Bonding

Cure processes

Flight-critical hardware

Mechanical aptitude

Pneumatic tools

Power tools

Precision measurement

Troubleshooting

Mentoring

Job description

Firefly Aerospace is seeking a Composite Technician II to independently fabricate aerospace-grade composite components for production and development programs. The role focuses on manufacturing primary structures, tanks, and secondary hardware from raw fiber through delivery to integration.

The candidate should work with minimal supervision and contribute to high-quality, flight-critical hardware in Briggs, TX.