Orbital Tube Welder

Position Introduction / Key Duties

Orbital Tube Welder – supported partnership with Firefly Aerospace. In this role, you will be part of a collaborative Cimarron–Firefly team responsible for the fabrication of complex fluid systems within the Tube Fabrication Shop, working closely with Firefly Fluid Systems Engineers. Fabrication activities are performed in accordance with approved procedures and stringent aerospace quality standards.

Through this partnership, Cimarron provides skilled technical talent in support of Firefly Aerospace’s innovative launch and space systems. Firefly develops small‑to‑medium lift launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles for government and commercial missions from low Earth orbit to the Moon and beyond. This team leverages carbon composite structures, patented propulsion technologies, and common components across vehicles to move fast, improve reliability, and deliver payloads at a lower cost.

• Fabricate, bend, face, fit, tack, and weld propulsion tubing assemblies.
• Cut, prepare, and clean tubing and fittings prior to welding.
• Perform orbital welds in compliance with AWS D17.1 and internal aerospace standards.
• Independently set up, operate, and maintain orbital welding equipment per qualified procedures.
• Execute qualified weld schedules across multiple materials and tube sizes.
• Perform visual and borescope inspections of welds and internal tube surfaces.
• Work from approved 2D/3D drawings, models, and engineering documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to resolve fabrication or inspection issues.
• Safely handle hazardous materials and work with high‑pressure systems.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and controlled work environment.

• Due to facility security requirements, only U.S. citizens or permanent residents are eligible for consideration at this time.
• Ability to support 1st shift assignments (7 am – 3:30 pm CT) and overtime, as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted.
• Ability to stand for extended periods (minimum 8 hours).
• Ability to stoop, bend, crawl, and work in confined spaces.
• 3 or more years of hands‑on orbital welding experience.
• Ability to perform orbital welding independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong manual GTAW welding skills, including hand fitting and tack welding.
• Experience in hand‑bending and facing tubing to specification.
• Experience welding to AWS D17.1 or equivalent aerospace standards.
• Ability to read and interpret aerospace 2D and 3D drawings.
• Experience performing visual and borescope inspections.
• Proficiency with fabrication shop equipment (band saws, grinders, sanders, drills, etc.).
• Experience using precision measurement tools (calipers, height gauges, scales, etc.).
• Strong attention to detail, workmanship, and cleanliness.

• Experience with propulsion or high‑pressure fluid systems.
• Prior experience supporting aerospace flight hardware or test systems.
• Certification from an orbital welding training program.
• AWS D17.1 GTAW welding certification.
• Familiarity with aerospace fittings such as AN and NPT.
• Experience cleaning tubing systems to aerospace or medical cleanliness standards.
• Experience in inspecting tube assemblies using vector measuring machines.

Cimarron is a global solutions company with a strategic partnering approach to satisfying customer‑driven requirements. We ensure customer success with a modern approach and experienced leadership. Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, Cimarron is fueled by highly skilled employees, developing new innovative technologies, and delivering superior products and services. We believe in recognizing employees’ worth by offering competitive salaries and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) contributions, educational reimbursement, and much more.

From company communication through company‑wide information meetings led by our president and CEO, to an awards program designed to recognize our amazing employees and their accomplishments, you will not only feel like you are a part of a team, you will be a valued member of the Cimarron family.

Cimarron is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Defense and Space Manufacturing