Firefly Aerospace

Overview

Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company focused on launching and operating space systems. The Flight TIG Welder II role involves fabricating and welding flight-critical components for propulsion hardware, ensuring adherence to aerospace quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Analyze engineering drawings and specifications to plan welding operations
• Cut, trim, fit, and fabricate metal components to dimension
• Perform fit-up, alignment, and tack welding of tubing and components prior to final weld
• Use precision calibrated tools including micrometers, depth gauges, and calipers
• Set up and operate GTAW equipment, adjusting parameters to achieve proper penetration and weld quality
• Fabricate, assemble, and weld various fluid systems and sub-assembly components
• Successfully pass rigorous weld tests such as AWS D17.1
• 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 years of hands-on TIG (GTAW) welding experience on tube, pipe, or precision assemblies
• Demonstrated experience in tube and pipe fabrication including cutting, facing, precision fit-up, and assembly
• Experience working with aerospace alloys including stainless steel and Inconel
• Proficiency using precision measurement tools such as calipers, height gauges, and scales to hold tight tolerances
• Ability to read, interpret, and execute work from engineering drawings
• Basic computer proficiency including Outlook, Teams, and web-based manufacturing systems
• 3 to 5+ years of TIG (GTAW) welding experience supporting aerospace, aviation, or high-spec manufacturing environments (preferred)
• Experience with borescope weld inspection in both open and restricted access geometries (preferred)
• Demonstrated success passing aerospace-level weld qualifications including multi-position certifications and radiographic acceptance criteria (preferred)
• Welding certification from an accredited program with familiarity with AWS D17.1 standards (preferred)

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO

Additional Information

• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks
• Frequent bending, lifting, climbing, and working in tight spaces
• Able to climb ladders and stairs
• Schedule flexibility required; ability to work nights, weekends, and overtime as needed