Composite Technician III

Firefly Aerospace Job OpportunityFirefly 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.Composite Technician IIComposite 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)ResponsibilitiesLead fabrication of complex aerospace-grade composite structuresExecute advanced layups and structural builds with minimal supervisionPerform advanced vacuum bagging and cure cycle operationsIdentify scarf back plies and perform structural repairsTroubleshoot manufacturing discrepancies and support root cause analysisInterpret complex engineering drawings and work instructionsEnsure AS9100 material handling complianceMentor and support development of junior techniciansDrive continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality and efficiencySupport engineering in tooling and manufacturability discussionsMaintain shop organization and PPE complianceQualifications5+ years of composite manufacturing experience (aerospace preferred)Advanced expertise in layup, bonding, and cure processesDemonstrated ability to build flight-critical or high-complexity hardwareStrong mechanical aptitude and meticulous craftsmanshipProficient with pneumatic tools, power tools, and precision measurement equipmentExperience in AS9100 or similarly regulated environmentProven ability to mentor junior team membersStrong problem-solving and troubleshooting skillsFirefly 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.