Lead Composite Technician (Aerospace)

Location: Briggs, TX (north of Cedar Park), United States. Must meet U.S. Government ITAR eligibility requirements.

Company

hirify.global develops and manufactures space technology and rockets.

What you will do

• Lead daily composite fabrication activities on an assigned production shift.
• Perform and oversee cutting, surface preparation, bonding, hand lamination, vacuum bagging, and full cure cycles.
• Monitor oven runs and cure compliance for aerospace-grade composite hardware.
• Interpret engineering drawings, layup instructions, assembly prints, and material data sheets.
• Identify scarf back plies, support structural repairs, and troubleshoot manufacturing discrepancies.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship while promoting safety, organization, quality, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• 8+ years of composite manufacturing experience; 10+ years preferred.
• Experience with layup, bonding, vacuum bagging, and cure processes.
• Ability to read composite layup drawings and assembly prints.
• Proficiency with pneumatic, hand, and power tools, as well as precision measurement instruments.
• Ability to drill and lay out precision holes and work with material data sheets.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual, or eligible to obtain the required ITAR authorizations.

Nice to have

• Aerospace composite manufacturing experience.
• Experience leading teams or serving as a shift lead.
• Experience troubleshooting complex composite builds.
• Experience in an AS9100 or similarly regulated environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Alternate schedule with 12-hour shifts on a 4-days-on / 3-days-off rotation.
• Schedule flexibility based on production needs.
• Health, dental, and vision plans with low deductibles.
• Parental leave, educational reimbursement, short-term disability, pet insurance, and flexible PTO.