Senior Aerospace Composite Technician (Flight-Critical)

Firefly Aerospace; Bertram (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental & vision plans

Parental leave

Relocation benefits

Educational reimbursement

Short-term disability

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace, located in Briggs, TX, seeks a skilled Composite Technician II to fabricate aerospace-grade composite components for production and development programs, from raw fibers to finished parts. You will lead complex layups, perform vacuum bagging and cure cycles, and troubleshoot manufacturing issues while interpreting engineering drawings and maintaining AS9100 compliance.

This role requires 5+ years in aerospace composite manufacturing, strong mechanical aptitude, proficiency

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of composite manufacturing experience (aerospace preferred).
• Advanced expertise in layup, bonding, and cure processes.
• 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.
• Mentor and support development of junior technicians.

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.
• Ensure AS9100 material handling compliance.
• Maintain shop organization and PPE compliance.

Skills

Composite layup

Bonding

Cure processes

Flight-critical hardware

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Mentoring junior staff

Tools

Pneumatic tools

Power tools

Precision measurement tools

Job description

Firefly Aerospace, located in Briggs, TX, seeks a skilled Composite Technician II to fabricate aerospace-grade composite components for production and development programs, from raw fibers to finished parts. You will lead complex layups, perform vacuum bagging and cure cycles, and troubleshoot manufacturing issues while interpreting engineering drawings and maintaining AS9100 compliance.

This role requires 5+ years in aerospace composite manufacturing, strong mechanical aptitude, proficiency