Firefly Aerospace
Composites Technician III-1st Shift
Briggs, TX · Full-time · Posted Oct 20, 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 U.S. Department of State authorizations under U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including ITAR.
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 advanced layups, vacuum bagging, and cure operations.
- Perform structural repairs, troubleshoot manufacturing issues, and support root cause analysis.
- Interpret engineering drawings, mentor junior technicians, and contribute to continuous improvement and manufacturability discussions.
What they ask for
- 5+ years of composite manufacturing experience; aerospace experience preferred.
- Advanced expertise in layup, bonding, and cure processes, with 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.
- Strong mechanical aptitude, craftsmanship, troubleshooting skills, and ability to mentor junior team members.
Nice to have
- Aerospace composite manufacturing experience.
Tools
AS9100
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