Welder-(Temp to perm)

Orbital Tube Welder II

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.

Summary

We are seeking a skilled Orbital Tube Welder II to support spacecraft assembly, integration, and test (AI&T) activities. This role focuses on precision welding of spacecraft propulsion and fluid systems hardware within a cleanroom integration environment.

Responsibilities

Fabricate, bend, face, fit, tack and weld propulsion tubing assemblies

Cut, prepare, and clean tubing and fittings prior to welding

Perform orbital welds that meet AWS D17.1 and internal aerospace quality standards

Independently set up, operate, and maintain orbital welding equipment in accordance with qualified procedures

Execute qualified weld schedules for a range of materials and tube sizes

Perform visual and borescope inspections of welds and internal tube surfaces

Work from approved 2D/3D drawings, models, and engineering documentation

Coordinate with engineering and quality teams to resolve fabrication or inspection issues

Safely work with hazardous materials and high-pressure systems

Maintain a clean, organized, and controlled work environment

Physical Requirements & Work Schedule

Ability to work all shifts, including overtime and/or weekends as required

Ability to lift to 25 lbs. unassisted

Ability to stand for extended periods (minimum 8 hours)

Ability to stoop, bend, crawl, and maneuver in confined or tight spaces

Qualifications

Required

Minimum of 1 year of hands-on Orbital welding experience

Demonstrated ability to perform Orbital welding independently without supervision

Strong manual GTAW welding skills, including hand fitting and tack welding

Proven ability to hand-bend and face tubing lines to specification

Experience welding to AWS D17.1 or equivalent aerospace standards

Ability to read and interpret aerospace 2D and 3D drawings

Experience performing visual and borescope inspections

Proficiency with fabrication shop equipment (band saws, grinders, sanders, drills, etc.)

Experience in using precision measurement tools (calipers, height gauges, scales, etc.)

Strong attention to detail, workmanship, and cleanliness

Desired:

• 3+ year of hands-on Orbital welding experience
• Experience with propulsion or high-pressure fluid systems
• Prior experience supporting aerospace flight hardware or test systems
• Certification from an orbital welding training program
• AWS D17.1 GTAW welding certification
• Familiarity with aerospace fittings such as AN and NPT
• Experience cleaning tubing systems to aerospace or medical cleanliness standards
• Experience inspecting tube assemblies using vector measuring machines

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, 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.

Firefly Aerospace