Aerospace Assembly Technician (Entry-Level)

Lever, Inc.; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family health coverage

HSA

Life insurance

401(k) match

PTO & sick time

Job summary

Aventra Defense Systems is hiring an entry-level Production Specialist at its Herndon, VA facility. You will translate assembly documents and drawings into flight-ready hardware, supporting prototype and low-rate production. No prior experience is required as Aventra supports growth into advanced roles.

Expect an onsite, full-time role with 40 hours per week, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and a strong emphasis on quality, safety, and teamwork in a defense-focused environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; no formal experience required.
• Read and follow assembly documents and drawings with precision.
• Basic computer skills for production-tracking systems.
• Ability to manage multiple build tasks concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Build components and sub-structures following documents and drawings.
• Assemble and integrate mechanical/electromechanical parts to spec.
• Operate hand/power tools and measurement equipment to tolerance.
• Inspect in-process and finished work for defects and compliance.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Reading documents

Team collaboration

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Precision measurement equipment

CAD software / reading drawings

Job description

Aventra Defense Systems is hiring an entry-level Production Specialist at its Herndon, VA facility. You will translate assembly documents and drawings into flight-ready hardware, supporting prototype and low-rate production. No prior experience is required as Aventra supports growth into advanced roles.

Expect an onsite, full-time role with 40 hours per week, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and a strong emphasis on quality, safety, and teamwork in a defense-focused environment.