Senior Composite Technician - Aerospace Structures

Firefly Aerospace, Inc.; Texas; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Mental health services

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace, Inc. in Texas is seeking a Composite Technician II to independently fabricate aerospace-grade composite components for production and development programs.

The role covers primary structures, tanks, and secondary hardware from raw fiber through delivery to integration, with mentorship of junior technicians. The position requires 5+ years in composite manufacturing, expertise in layup, bonding, and cure processes, and a strong mechanical aptitude.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of composite manufacturing experience (aerospace preferred).
• Advanced 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.
• 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

Mentoring

Problem solving

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Tools

Pneumatic tools

Power tools

Precision measurement

Job description

Firefly Aerospace, Inc. in Texas is seeking a Composite Technician II to independently fabricate aerospace-grade composite components for production and development programs.

The role covers primary structures, tanks, and secondary hardware from raw fiber through delivery to integration, with mentorship of junior technicians. The position requires 5+ years in composite manufacturing, expertise in layup, bonding, and cure processes, and a strong mechanical aptitude.