Composite Technician (Filament Winder) - Firefly Aerospace

ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE

Firefly Aerospace Inc. is an American end-to-end space transportation company committed to providing economical and convenient access to space for small payloads through the design, manufacture, and operation of reliable launch and spacecraft vehicles. Firefly’s launch vehicles utilize common technologies, manufacturing infrastructure, and launch capabilities, providing LEO launch solutions for up to ten metric tons of payload. Combined with Firefly’s in-space vehicles, such as the Space Utility Vehicle (SUV) and Blue Ghost Lunar Lander, Firefly provides the space industry with a single source for missions from LEO to the surface of the Moon or beyond. Firefly is headquartered in Cedar Park, TX.

SUMMARY

Come help us build Rockets! We provide training, outstanding benefits, and opportunities for excellent career progression. Location is in Briggs, TX, north of Cedar Park. Composite technicians manufacture all production and development primary structures, tanks and secondary structures from raw fiber through delivery to the integration line. This position would also be directly responsible for operating the Filament Winder. The Alpha vehicle is the only American all-composite rocket and composites will fundamentally set Firefly above the competitors. Current openings are for both first and second shift.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform all the steps in making aerospace grade composite parts, including but not limited to:

• Set up and fabricate composite parts, interpreting engineering drawings and work instructions to ensure accurate layup and assembly
• Identify nonconforming parts and collaborate with engineering to troubleshoot and enhance manufacturing processes
• Operate and maintain industrial equipment, including ovens, automated filament winders, and hydrostatic pressure testers
• Perform machine setup, drilling, trimming, and cutting of materials, ensuring surfaces are prepped for bonding
• Conduct bonding operations, including applying adhesives and managing curing processes.
• Oversee 3D tooling setup, printing, handling, and in-process inspections
• Utilize precision measuring tools to verify compliance with engineering standards
• Maintain cleanliness and safety, ensuring all assemblies are free of foreign object debris (FOD)
• Report non-conformances and unsafe conditions to supervision
• Suggest improvements to production efficiency and participate in design meetings for future products
• Handle hazardous materials per company guidelines
• Perform hand lamination of various materials and execute full vacuum bag cure cycles
• Engage in continuous improvement initiatives for fabrication operations
• Ensure a clean and organized work area
• Other duties assigned by management

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
• Familiarity with composite materials and manufacturing processes
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow precise instructions
• Meticulous craftsmanship
• Demonstrated ability to drill and lay out precision holes
• Proficient use of Pneumatic tools, hand tools, Power tools, and Precision measurement instruments
• Familiarity running a 400 PSI Winder
• Familiarity working with and conforming to drilling, laminating, and assembly prints
• Experience working with material data sheets
• Shop organization and cleanliness
• Use of personal protective equipment
• Ability to stand for long periods
• Lift 50 Lbs.

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.