Firefly Aerospace
Composites Technician I-IV All Shifts (Evergreen)
Briggs, TX · Full-time · Posted Oct 27, 2026
- Experience
- Varies by level: Technician I entry-level; II hands-on; III significant; IV extensive experience. No years specified.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
About the job
Fabricate, assemble, repair, and inspect composite aerospace structures while documenting production work and collaborating with engineering, quality, and production teams.
What you'll do
- Perform composite layup, vacuum bagging, debulking, curing, bonding, trimming, drilling, and finishing.
- Prepare molds, tooling, and materials; interpret drawings and specifications and operate manufacturing tools and equipment.
- Inspect components, maintain documentation and traceability, and help resolve manufacturing challenges.
What they ask for
- Technician I: entry-level experience or foundational knowledge in manufacturing, fabrication, or mechanical assembly; ability to follow detailed instructions and mechanical aptitude.
- Technician II: hands-on composite fabrication, manufacturing, or related technical experience; ability to interpret engineering drawings and perform work with limited supervision.
- Technician III: significant composite manufacturing experience, advanced process knowledge, troubleshooting ability, and capacity to mentor technicians.
- Technician IV: extensive advanced composite manufacturing experience, expertise with complex structures and processes, and ability to resolve technical issues and provide guidance.
Nice to have
- Aerospace or defense manufacturing experience.
- CFRP fabrication, prepreg layup, vacuum bagging and curing, structural bonding, composite finishing or tooling, blueprint reading/GD&T, or lean manufacturing.
Tools
prepreg materials, carbon fiber, fiberglass, vacuum bagging, autoclave, oven curing, GD&T, CFRP
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