Firefly Aerospace · 2 days ago
Orbital Tube Welder (Fluid Systems)
Briggs, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expFirefly Aerospace is an end-to-end responsive space company on a mission to enable world-class space operations. The Orbital Tube Welder will work closely with fluid systems engineers to fabricate complex fluid system assemblies and ensure compliance with quality standards.
AerospaceAir TransportationSatellite Communication
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
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
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 3 years 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
Preferred
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
Generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles
Parental leave
Educational reimbursement
Short term disability
Flexible PTO options
Company
Firefly Aerospace
Firefly Aerospace is a space company that develops and operates launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles for commercial mission.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$796.56MKey Investors
Northrop GrummanRPM VenturesAE Industrial Partners
2025-08-07IPO
2025-05-29Corporate Round· $50M
2024-11-12Series D· $175M
Leadership Team
Jason Kim
Chief Executive Officer
Eric Salwan
Co-Founder
Recent News
2026-01-07
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