Composites Technician IV-2nd Shift

ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company that enables our world to launch, land, and operate in space – anywhere, anytime. As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the only commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the only company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Our launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles provide government and commercial customers with full mission services from low Earth orbit to the Moon and beyond.

Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.

SUMMARY Come help us build Rockets! Composite technicians manufacture all production and development primary structures, tanks and secondary structures from raw fiber through delivery to the integration line. The Alpha vehicle is the only American all-composite rocket and composites will fundamentally set Firefly above the competitors. As a core strength, we seek composite technicians with a diverse knowledge base along the entire manufacturing line.

RESPONSIBILITIES Perform all the steps in making aerospace grade composite parts, including but not limited to:

Cut carbon using hand tools to high tolerance

Perform bonding operations (abrade, clean, prep adhesives, etc)
Hand lamination of various materials including (carbon, glass, Kevlar, film adhesives and foam or metallic cores)
Perform full vacuum bag cure cycles from running instrumentation, debulking through monitoring oven runs

Cure materials per mfg. spec Material handling pursuant to AS9100

Ability to identify scarf back plies (Scarfing)
Support con-ops and tooling design meetings for future products

Improve composite operations and product designs with engineering

Constantly improve the fabrication operations and drive efficiency projects from the ground upQUALIFICATIONS8+ 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

Primary Level Salary Range:

Firefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, relocation benefits, educational reimbursement, short term disability, and flexible PTO options.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Firefly is governed based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.