Flight OTW Welder II
- US citizenship
- ITAR / US person
- Welding certification
About the job
## 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 ## 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 ## Firefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, relocation benefits, 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.
From Firefly Aerospace's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Firefly Aerospace
Launches, lands and operates space systems from Earth to the Moon and beyond.
Pay on its listings: 2.2% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
How it pays: Paid as an employee on Firefly Aerospace's own payroll (salaried or hourly, as each posting states).
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