Firefly Aerospace

Overview

Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company that enables launches, landings, and operations in space. The Flight TIG Welder role involves fabricating and welding propulsion hardware for space vehicles, ensuring adherence to aerospace quality standards while collaborating with engineering teams.

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 (1F, 3F, 2G, 3G, 6G) and radiographic (X-ray) 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
• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or eligible for required authorizations