Composite Technician IV

Job Description Job Description 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
Firefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, educational reimbursement, short term disability, pet Insurance, 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.