Composite Technician I/II

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. No previous composites experience required. 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. 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.

Full training is provided. Those with construction and craftmanship experience (carpentry, woodworking, tile work etc.) are welcome to apply. If you have a passion for learning, strong attention to detail, and the idea of building rockets excites you - then we would like to talk to you.

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 fiber, film adhesives and foam or metallic cores)
• Perform full vacuum bag cure cycles from running instrumentation, debulking through monitoring oven runs
• Cure materials per mfr spec
• Material handling pursuant to AS9100
• 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:

Required (training will be available to help everyone be successful)

• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
• Attention to detail
• 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 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.