Lead Composite Technician

Location: Briggs, TX (north of Cedar Park)

Schedule

Must be able to work an alternate work schedule consisting of 12-hour shifts on a 4-days-on / 3-days-off rotation. Schedule flexibility is required based on production needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily composite fabrication activities on assigned shift
• Execute and oversee all steps of aerospace-grade composite manufacturing, including:
  • Cutting composite materials to tight tolerances
  • Surface preparation and bonding operations
  • Hand lamination of carbon, glass, Kevlar, adhesives, and core materials
  • Vacuum bagging and full cure cycle execution
  • Monitoring oven runs and cure compliance
• Interpret engineering drawings, layup instructions, and material data sheets
• Identify scarf back plies (scarfing) and support structural repairs
• Ensure AS9100 material handling and traceability compliance
• Provide floor-level technical guidance and mentorship to technicians
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of manufacturing discrepancies
• Promote shop organization, safety compliance, and PPE adherence
• Drive efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

Required

• 8+ years of composite manufacturing experience
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and strong craftsmanship
• Experience with layup, bonding, vacuum bagging, and cure processes
• Ability to read and interpret composite layup drawings and assembly prints
• Proficient use of pneumatic tools, hand tools, power tools, and precision measurement instruments
• Ability to drill and lay out precision holes
• Experience working with material data sheets
• Ability to provide guidance and support to other technicians

Preferred

• 10+ years of composite manufacturing experience
• Aerospace composite manufacturing experience
• Experience leading teams or serving as shift lead
• Experience troubleshooting complex composite builds
• Experience working in an AS9100 or similarly regulated environment

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.

Benefits

• Generous health, dental, and vision plans with low plan deductibles
• Parental leave
• Educational reimbursement
• Short-term disability
• Pet insurance
• Flexible PTO options