Senior Aerospace Composites Technician

Firefly Aerospace; Briggs (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Parental leave

Relocation assistance

Educational reimbursement

Short term disability

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace in Briggs, TX is seeking a Composite Technician II to fabricate aerospace‑grade composite components for production and development programs. Location: Briggs, TX (north of Cedar Park).

You will lead fabrication of complex structures, perform advanced layups and cure operations, and mentor junior technicians while ensuring quality and compliance within an AS9100 environment. Join a team focused on enabling space missions and advancing technology.

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
• Ensure AS9100 material handling compliance
• 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 expertise

Cure processes

Mentoring

Problem solving

Education

AS9100 environment familiarity

Tools

Pneumatic tools

Power tools

Precision measurement equipment

Job description

Firefly Aerospace in Briggs, TX is seeking a Composite Technician II to fabricate aerospace‑grade composite components for production and development programs. Location: Briggs, TX (north of Cedar Park).

You will lead fabrication of complex structures, perform advanced layups and cure operations, and mentor junior technicians while ensuring quality and compliance within an AS9100 environment. Join a team focused on enabling space missions and advancing technology.