Firefly Aerospace
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Composite Technician III

Location
Briggs, TX
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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

  • Lead fabrication of complex aerospace-grade composite structures
  • Execute advanced layups and structural builds with minimal supervision
  • Perform advanced vacuum bagging and cure cycle operations
  • Identify scarf back plies and perform structural repairs
  • Troubleshoot manufacturing discrepancies and support root cause analysis
  • Interpret complex engineering drawings and work instructions
  • Ensure AS9100 material handling compliance
  • Mentor and support development of junior technicians
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality and efficiency
  • Support engineering in tooling and manufacturability discussions
  • Maintain shop organization and PPE compliance

Qualifications

  • 5+ 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

Additional information

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.

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.

Read the original posting

From Firefly Aerospace's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 14, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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