Firefly Aerospace

Overview

Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company focused on launching and operating space systems. They are seeking an Orbital Tube Welder II for their propulsion manufacturing team to perform precision tube fabrication and orbital welding operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform orbital and tube welding operations on propulsion and fluid system hardware.
• Execute general fabrication tasks including facing, deburring, and hand bending of tubes and lines.
• Interpret and work from welding blueprints, schematics, and manufacturing order documentation.
• Inspect completed welds and fabricated hardware for conformance to applicable standards and drawings.
• Document work performed, create NCRs for non-conforming hardware, and support redline incorporation as needed.
• Escalate quality, fit, or documentation issues to Manufacturing Engineering or Quality as appropriate.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and FOD-controlled work environment.
• Follow established procedures for handling and processing precision aerospace hardware.
• Participate in safety walkthroughs and comply with all chemical and shop safety requirements.

Requirements

• 2 to 4 years of hands-on orbital/tube welding experience.
• General fabrication experience including facing, deburring, and hand bending of tubes.
• Ability to read and interpret welding blueprints and schematics.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to workmanship quality.
• 3 to 4 years of orbital/tube welding experience in a production environment preferred.
• 2 years of aerospace manufacturing experience preferred.
• Welding certifications valued but not required.
• Familiarity with D17.1 Aerospace Welding Standard preferred.
• Experience having welds qualified through non-destructive testing (NDT) preferred.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO

Additional Information

• Able to climb ladders and stairs.
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. for limited durations.
• Schedule flexibility required; ability to work nights, weekends, and overtime as needed.
• Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, with a manufacturing and test facility located in Briggs, TX.