Firefly Aerospace
Composites Technician III-1st Shift
Briggs, TX · Full-time · Posted Oct 21, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years of composite manufacturing experience; aerospace preferred.
- 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
Fabricates and repairs aerospace-grade composite structures for production and development programs, from raw fiber through delivery to integration.
What you'll do
- Lead complex composite fabrication, including layups, vacuum bagging, and cure operations.
- Troubleshoot manufacturing discrepancies, perform structural repairs, and support root cause analysis.
- Mentor junior technicians and support engineering, compliance, and continuous improvement activities.
What they ask for
- Advanced expertise in layup, bonding, and cure processes.
- Ability to build flight-critical or high-complexity hardware.
- Proficiency with pneumatic tools, power tools, and precision measurement equipment.
- Experience in AS9100 or a similarly regulated environment.
Nice to have
- Aerospace composite manufacturing experience.
Tools
AS9100
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