Composite Technician

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Posting/External Job Title

Location

Briggs, TX 78608 US (Primary)

Remote/Onsite/Hybrid

100% Onsite

Job Type

Full-time

# of Hires Needed

1

Education

None

Travel

None

Security Clearance Required

None

Pay Range (All offers will be based on experience)

TBD

Cimarron is seeking an entry-level Composite Technician to support our partnership with Firefly Aerospace at their rocket production facility in Briggs, TX.

Through this partnership, Cimarron supplies skilled technical talent in support of Firefly Aerospace’s advanced launch and space systems. Firefly designs and builds small- to medium-lift launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles for government and commercial missions from low Earth orbit to the Moon and beyond. Together, our teams leverage advanced carbon composite structures, patented propulsion technologies, and common components across platforms to move fast, improve reliability, and deliver payloads at a lower cost.

Key Duties :

• Perform all steps required to manufacture aerospace-grade composite parts in accordance with engineering requirements and quality standards.
• Cut carbon fiber materials using hand tools to tight tolerances.
• Execute composite bonding operations, including surface abrasion, cleaning, adhesive preparation, application, and bondline control.
• Perform hand lamination of composite materials, including carbon fiber, fiberglass, Kevlar, film adhesives, and foam or metallic core structures.
• Set up and execute full vacuum bag cure cycles, including instrumentation setup, debulking, and monitoring oven cure runs.
• Cure materials in accordance with manufacturer specifications and documented process requirements.
• Handle, track, and document materials in compliance with AS9100 and internal quality requirements.
• Identify and perform scarf repairs, including locating and removing scarfed plies as required.
• Support concept-of-operations and tooling design discussions for new and future products.
• Partner with Engineering to improve composite bonding processes, fabrication methods, and product designs.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, quality, and repeatability within composite fabrication operations.

Required Skills, Experience, and Education :

• Due to facility security requirements, only U.S. citizens or permanent residents are eligible for consideration at this time.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude with a strong understanding of precision assembly techniques.
• High attention to detail and meticulous craftsmanship in all phases of assembly and fabrication.
• Proven ability to drill, locate, and lay out precision holes to tight tolerances.
• Proficiency in the use of pneumatic tools, hand tools, power tools, and precision measurement instruments.
• Ability to read, interpret, and execute drilling, lamination, and assembly drawings and work instructions.
• Experience working with material data sheets and process specifications.
• Strong commitment to shop organization, cleanliness, and standard work practices.
• Consistent use of required personal protective equipment and adherence to safety procedures.

Cimarron is a global solutions company with a strategic partnering approach to satisfying customer-driven requirements. We ensure customer success with a modern approach and experienced leadership. Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, Cimarron is fueled by highly skilled employees, developing new innovative technologies, and delivering superior products and services. We believe in recognizing employees' worth by offering competitive salaries and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) contributions, educational reimbursement, and much more.

From company communication through Company-wide information meetings led by our President and CEO, to an Awards program designed to recognize our amazing employees and their accomplishments, you will not only feel like you are a part of a team, you will be a valued member of the Cimarron family. Cimarron is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive…