Composite Technician II-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 Composite Technician II is an intermediate-level role responsible for independently fabricating aerospace-grade composite components for production and development programs.

This role supports the manufacture of primary structures, tanks, and secondary hardware from raw fiber through delivery to integration. Technicians at this level demonstrate strong technical skill and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Location:

Briggs, TX (north of Cedar Park)
RESPONSIBILITIES Cut and kit composite materials to tight tolerances

Perform bonding operations including surface prep and adhesive application

Execute hand lamination of carbon, fiberglass, Kevlar, film adhesives, and core materials

Perform full vacuum bag cure cycles including debulking and oven monitoring

Cure materials per manufacturer specifications

Identify scarf back plies (scarfing) as required

Interpret composite layup drawings and manufacturing instructions

Ensure material traceability in compliance with AS9100

Support process improvements and efficiency initiatives

Maintain shop organization and PPE complianceQUALIFICATIONS2+ years of composite manufacturing experience

Experience in aerospace or high-precision manufacturing preferred

Demonstrated ability to independently execute composite builds

Proficient use of pneumatic tools, hand tools, and precision measurement instruments

Ability to read and interpret composite layup and assembly prints

Experience working with material data sheets

Strong craftsmanship and attention to detail

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.