Flight OTW Welder II

Location: Bertram

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 Our Orbital Welders work closely with fluid systems engineers in our Tube Fabrication Shop to ensure that the building process is being performed in accordance with written instructions. This work primarily includes the fabrication of complex fluid system assemblies. We are hiring for a range of experience levels from mid-level to highly experienced and we encourage all interested candidates to apply.

This position is located at our rocket production facility in Briggs, TX.RESPONSIBILITIES Fabricate, bend, face, fit, tack and weld propulsion tubing assemblies

Cut, prepare, and clean tubing and fittings prior to welding

Perform orbital welds that meet AWS D17.1 and internal aerospace quality standards

Independently set up, operate, and maintain orbital welding equipment in accordance with qualified procedures

Execute qualified weld schedules for a range of 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

Coordinate with engineering and quality teams to resolve fabrication or inspection issues

Safely work with hazardous materials and high-pressure systems

Maintain a clean, organized, and controlled work environment

Physical Requirements & Work Schedule Ability to work all shifts, including overtime and/or weekends as required1st

Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM - overtime as necessary to meet company needs

Ability to lift to 25 lbs. unassisted

Ability to stand for extended periods (minimum 8 hours)
Ability to stoop, bend, crawl, and maneuver in confined or tight spacesQUALIFICATIONSRequired

Minimum of 1 year of hands-on Orbital welding experience

Demonstrated ability to perform Orbital welding independently without supervision

Strong manual GTAW welding skills, including hand fitting and tack welding

Proven ability to hand-bend and face tubing lines 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 in using precision measurement tools (calipers, height gauges, scales, etc.)Strong attention to detail, workmanship, and cleanliness

Desired:3+ year of hands-on Orbital welding experience

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 NPTExperience cleaning tubing systems to aerospace or medical cleanliness standards

Experience inspecting tube assemblies using vector measuring machines

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…