Composite Technician IV

Department: Structures Manufacturing

Location: TX

ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE

Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to reliably and repeatedly launch, land, and operate space systems from Earth to the Moon and beyond. As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the first commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the first company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space. This position is located at our Production and Test facility north of Cedar Park in Briggs, TX.

SUMMARY

Come help us build Rockets! Composite technicians manufacture all production and development primary structures, tanks and secondary structures from raw fiber through delivery to the integration line. The Alpha vehicle is the only American all-composite rocket and composites will fundamentally set Firefly above the competitors. As a core strength, we seek composite technicians with a diverse knowledge base along the entire manufacturing line.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform all the steps in making aerospace grade composite parts, including but not limited to:
  • Cut carbon using hand tools to high tolerance
  • Perform bonding operations (abrade, clean, prep adhesives, etc)
  • Hand lamination of various materials including (carbon, glass, Kevlar, film adhesives and foam or metallic cores)
  • Perform full vacuum bag cure cycles from running instrumentation, debulking through monitoring oven runs
  • Cure materials per mfg. spec
  • Material handling pursuant to AS9100
  • Ability to identify scarf back plies (Scarfing)
• Support con-ops and tooling design meetings for future products
• Improve composite operations and product designs with engineering
• Constantly improve the fabrication operations and drive efficiency projects from the ground up

QUALIFICATIONS

• 8+ years of composite manufacturing experience (aerospace preferred)
• Advanced expertise in layup, bonding, and cure processes
• Demonstrated ability to build flight-critical or high-complexity hardware
• Strong mechanical aptitude and meticulous craftsmanship
• Proficient with pneumatic tools, power tools, and precision measurement equipment
• Experience in AS9100 or similarly regulated environment
• Proven ability to mentor junior team members
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills