Senior Composite Technician - Aerospace Flight Parts Lead

Firefly Aerospace; Briggs (TX); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Parental leave

Relocation benefits

Educational reimbursement

Short term disability

Flexible PTO

Résumé du poste

Firefly Aerospace in Briggs, TX is seeking an experienced Composite Technician II to independently fabricate aerospace-grade composite components for production and development programs.

You will contribute to the manufacture of primary structures, tanks, and secondary hardware from raw fiber through delivery to integration, with strong supervision as needed. This role emphasizes hands-on expertise and adherence to quality standards.

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Composite fabrication

Layup & cure processes

Mentoring junior technicians

Problem solving

Engineering drawing interpretation

AS9100 experience

Outils

Pneumatic tools

Power tools

Precision measurement equipment

Description du poste

Firefly Aerospace in Briggs, TX is seeking an experienced Composite Technician II to independently fabricate aerospace-grade composite components for production and development programs.

You will contribute to the manufacture of primary structures, tanks, and secondary hardware from raw fiber through delivery to integration, with strong supervision as needed. This role emphasizes hands-on expertise and adherence to quality standards.