Firefly Aerospace
ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE
As an end-to-end responsive space company, Firefly Aerospace is on a mission to enable our world to launch, land, and operate in space – anywhere, anytime. Our small‑to‑medium‑lift launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles allow us to service the entire lifecycle of government and commercial missions from low Earth orbit to the Moon and beyond. We utilize carbon composite structures, patented propulsion technologies, and common components across our vehicles to iterate quickly, improve reliability, and deliver payloads at a lower cost.
SUMMARY Our Orbital Welders work closely with fluid systems engineers in our Tube Fabrication Shop to ensure that the building process is being performed in accordance with written instructions. This work primarily includes the fabrication of complex fluid system assemblies. We are hiring for a range of experience levels from mid‑level to highly experienced and we encourage all interested candidates to apply.
This position is located at our rocket production facility in Briggs, TX.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Fabricate, bend, face, fit, tack and weld propulsion tubing assemblies
Cut, prepare, and clean tubing and fittings prior to welding
Perform orbital welds that meet AWS D17.1 and internal aerospace quality standards
Independently set up, operate, and maintain orbital welding equipment in accordance with qualified procedures
Execute qualified weld schedules for a range of materials and tube sizes
Perform visual and borescope inspections of welds and internal tube surfaces
Work from approved 2D/3D drawings, models, and engineering documentation
Coordinate with engineering and quality teams to resolve fabrication or inspection issues
Safely work with hazardous materials and high‑pressure systems
Maintain a clean, organized, and controlled work environment
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK SCHEDULE
Ability to work all shifts, including overtime and/or weekends as required
1st Shift:
7:00 AM – 3:30 PM - overtime as necessary to meet company needs
Ability to lift to
25 lbs. unassisted
Ability to stand for extended periods ( minimum 8 hours )
Ability to stoop, bend, crawl, and maneuver in confined or tight spaces
QUALIFICATIONS Required
Minimum of 1 year of hands‑on Orbital welding experience
Demonstrated ability to perform Orbital welding independently without supervision
Strong manual GTAW welding skills, including hand fitting and tack welding
Proven ability to hand‑bend and face tubing lines to specification
Experience welding to AWS D17.1 or equivalent aerospace standards
Ability to read and interpret aerospace 2D and 3D drawings
Experience performing visual and borescope inspections
Proficiency with fabrication shop equipment (band saws, grinders, sanders, drills, etc.)
Experience in using precision measurement tools (calipers, height gauges, scales, etc.)
Strong attention to detail, workmanship, and cleanliness
Desired:
3+ year of hands‑on Orbital welding experience
Experience with propulsion or high‑pressure fluid systems
Prior experience supporting aerospace flight hardware or test systems
Certification from an orbital welding training program
AWS D17.1 GTAW welding certification
Familiarity with aerospace fittings such as AN and NPT
Experience cleaning tubing systems to aerospace or medical cleanliness standards
Experience inspecting tube assemblies using vector measuring machines
BENEFITS 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, 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.
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SUMMARY Our Orbital Welders work closely with fluid systems engineers in our Tube Fabrication Shop to ensure that the building process is being performed in accordance with written instructions. This work primarily includes the fabrication of complex fluid system assemblies. We are hiring for a range of experience levels from mid‑level to highly experienced and we encourage all interested candidates to apply.
This position is located at our rocket production facility in Briggs, TX.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Fabricate, bend, face, fit, tack and weld propulsion tubing assemblies
Cut, prepare, and clean tubing and fittings prior to welding
Perform orbital welds that meet AWS D17.1 and internal aerospace quality standards
Independently set up, operate, and maintain orbital welding equipment in accordance with qualified procedures
Execute qualified weld schedules for a range of materials and tube sizes
Perform visual and borescope inspections of welds and internal tube surfaces
Work from approved 2D/3D drawings, models, and engineering documentation
Coordinate with engineering and quality teams to resolve fabrication or inspection issues
Safely work with hazardous materials and high‑pressure systems
Maintain a clean, organized, and controlled work environment
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK SCHEDULE
Ability to work all shifts, including overtime and/or weekends as required
1st Shift:
7:00 AM – 3:30 PM - overtime as necessary to meet company needs
Ability to lift to
25 lbs. unassisted
Ability to stand for extended periods ( minimum 8 hours )
Ability to stoop, bend, crawl, and maneuver in confined or tight spaces
QUALIFICATIONS Required
Minimum of 1 year of hands‑on Orbital welding experience
Demonstrated ability to perform Orbital welding independently without supervision
Strong manual GTAW welding skills, including hand fitting and tack welding
Proven ability to hand‑bend and face tubing lines to specification
Experience welding to AWS D17.1 or equivalent aerospace standards
Ability to read and interpret aerospace 2D and 3D drawings
Experience performing visual and borescope inspections
Proficiency with fabrication shop equipment (band saws, grinders, sanders, drills, etc.)
Experience in using precision measurement tools (calipers, height gauges, scales, etc.)
Strong attention to detail, workmanship, and cleanliness
Desired:
3+ year of hands‑on Orbital welding experience
Experience with propulsion or high‑pressure fluid systems
Prior experience supporting aerospace flight hardware or test systems
Certification from an orbital welding training program
AWS D17.1 GTAW welding certification
Familiarity with aerospace fittings such as AN and NPT
Experience cleaning tubing systems to aerospace or medical cleanliness standards
Experience inspecting tube assemblies using vector measuring machines
BENEFITS 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, 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.
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