About the job
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.
Build the hardware that helps take us to space! 🚀
Firefly Aerospace is continuously seeking talented Composite Technicians across multiple experience levels (I–IV) and all shifts to support our growing manufacturing operations in Briggs, Texas.
Whether you're beginning your career in composites manufacturing or bring years of advanced aerospace fabrication experience, we want to connect with you.
We are building a talent pipeline for opportunities across:
- 1st Shift: Daytime production schedules
- 2nd Shift: Afternoon and evening production schedules
- Weekend Schedules: Weekend-based or weekend-inclusive production schedules
Specific working hours, days, and shift availability will vary based on operational needs and individual openings.
Candidates will be considered for positions aligned with their technical experience, qualifications, shift preferences, and business needs.
What You'll Do
- Fabricate, assemble, and repair composite structures and components used in aerospace applications.
- Perform composite layup using prepreg materials, carbon fiber, fiberglass, and other reinforcement materials.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, work instructions, and manufacturing specifications.
- Prepare molds, tooling, and materials for composite fabrication.
- Perform vacuum bagging, debulking, and curing operations.
- Operate hand tools, precision measuring equipment, and manufacturing equipment.
- Conduct trimming, drilling, bonding, and finishing of composite components.
- Inspect completed work for quality and dimensional accuracy.
- Document manufacturing activities and maintain traceability requirements.
- Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to resolve manufacturing challenges.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
Specific responsibilities vary based on technician level and assigned production team.
Qualifications by Level
Composite Technician I — Entry Level
- Entry-level experience or foundational knowledge of manufacturing, fabrication, or mechanical assembly.
- Ability to follow detailed work instructions and learn composite manufacturing processes.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
- Experience with hand tools, measuring instruments, or production equipment preferred.
- Technical school, vocational training, or relevant hands-on experience is a plus.
Composite Technician II — Intermediate
- Hands-on experience with composite fabrication, manufacturing, or related technical processes.
- Experience with composite layup, vacuum bagging, bonding, trimming, or curing processes.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and manufacturing specifications.
- Demonstrated ability to perform assigned work with limited supervision.
- Experience in aerospace, automotive, marine, or other advanced manufacturing environments preferred.
Composite Technician III — Advanced
- Significant hands-on experience in composite manufacturing or fabrication.
- Advanced knowledge of composite layup techniques, tooling, bonding, and manufacturing processes.
- Ability to troubleshoot complex fabrication or quality issues.
- Experience interpreting complex engineering drawings and technical specifications.
- Ability to mentor less-experienced technicians and support process improvements.
Composite Technician IV — Expert / Senior Technical Level
- Extensive experience in advanced composite fabrication and manufacturing.
- Demonstrated expertise in complex composite structures, tooling, and manufacturing processes.
- Ability to independently resolve challenging technical manufacturing issues.
- Experience supporting new manufacturing processes, prototype builds, or production improvements.
- Ability to provide technical guidance and mentorship to other technicians.
- Strong understanding of aerospace manufacturing quality and documentation requirements.
Preferred Experience
- Aerospace or defense manufacturing
- Carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) fabrication
- Prepreg composite layup
- Vacuum bagging and autoclave or oven curing
- Structural bonding and adhesive applications
- Composite trimming, drilling, and finishing
- Composite tooling and mold preparation
- Blueprint reading and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
- Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
Additional Information
This evergreen requisition supports ongoing and future hiring needs across multiple technician levels and shifts. Applying does not guarantee an immediate opening or interview.
Candidates may be considered for individual Composite Technician requisitions based on their qualifications, experience, preferred schedule, and organizational needs.
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.
Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Firefly is governed based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.