Lead Composite Technician at Firefly Aerospace, Inc. — Texas, USA | Base Career

Come help us build rockets.

The Lead Composite Technician is a hands-on leadership role responsible for supporting and guiding composite fabrication activities on the production floor.

This position leads daily build execution of primary structures, propellant tanks, and secondary composite hardware from raw fiber through delivery to integration.

This role provides technical direction, supports workflow coordination, and ensures quality and schedule adherence while remaining actively engaged in fabrication work.

Must be able to work an alternate work schedule consisting of 12-hour shifts on a 4-days-on / 3-days-off rotation.

Schedule flexibility is required based on production needs.

Lead daily composite fabrication activities on assigned shift
Execute and oversee all steps of aerospace-grade composite manufacturing, including: Cutting composite materials to tight tolerances Surface preparation and bonding operations Hand lamination of carbon, glass, Kevlar, adhesives, and core materials Vacuum bagging and full cure cycle execution Monitoring oven runs and cure compliance
Cutting composite materials to tight tolerances
Surface preparation and bonding operations
Hand lamination of carbon, glass, Kevlar, adhesives, and core materials
Vacuum bagging and full cure cycle execution
Monitoring oven runs and cure compliance
Interpret engineering drawings, layup instructions, and material data sheets
Identify scarf back plies (scarfing) and support structural repairs
Ensure AS9100 material handling and traceability compliance
Provide floor-level technical guidance and mentorship to technicians
Support troubleshooting and resolution of manufacturing discrepancies
Promote shop organization, safety compliance, and PPE adherence

8+ years of composite manufacturing experience
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and strong craftsmanship
Experience with layup, bonding, vacuum bagging, and cure processes
Ability to read and interpret composite layup drawings and assembly prints
Proficient use of pneumatic tools, hand tools, power tools, and precision measurement instruments
Ability to drill and lay out precision holes
Experience working with material data sheets
Ability to provide guidance and support to other technicians

10+ years of composite manufacturing experience
Aerospace composite manufacturing experience
Experience leading teams or serving as shift lead
Experience troubleshooting complex composite builds
Experience working in an AS9100 or similarly regulated environment

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.

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 pro

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