Aerospace Assembly Technician - Precision Builds

Firestorm; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Firestorm Labs in San Diego is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to build aircraft sub-assemblies and final assemblies on the production floor, ensuring quality and timely delivery. The role requires reading engineering drawings, using hand tools, and maintaining traceability records.

Qualified candidates have 2+ years in aerospace or related manufacturing, familiarity with 5S/ESD, and the ability to work onsite in a fast-paced environment. ITAR compliance and safety are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent education.
• U.S. Person as defined by ITAR per 22 CFR 120.62.
• 2+ years hands-on assembly experience in aerospace, defense, UAS, electronics, or precision manufacturing.
• Experience reading engineering drawings, BOMs, and work instructions.
• Experience with hand and power tools, torque tools, and basic measuring instruments.

Responsibilities

• Build aircraft sub-assemblies and final assemblies to released work orders, routers, drawings, and work instructions.
• Receive kitted material, verify part numbers and quantities against the work order, and flag shortages or discrepancies before starting the build.
• Perform mechanical assembly, fastening, bonding, wire routing, connector termination, and soldering to workmanship standards.
• Complete router sign-offs and build records accurately and in real time, including serial and lot traceability.
• Hand off completed assemblies to Inspection and Test using the standard handoff log, including part number, quantity, MOT, and open items.
• Identify, tag, and segregate nonconforming material, and support NCMR entry and disposition in Jira.
• Support first article builds and new product introduction by redlining work instructions and recommending assembly method improvements.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area following 5S, FOD prevention, and ESD control practices.
• Perform rework and repair per approved dispositions and engineering direction.
• Cross-train across sub-assembly stations within and between IPTs as production needs shift.
• Perform other duties as directed

Skills

Aerospace assembly

Reading drawings

Hand tools

Measurement tools

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Jira

Unanet MES

Calipers

Torque tools

Job description

Firestorm Labs in San Diego is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to build aircraft sub-assemblies and final assemblies on the production floor, ensuring quality and timely delivery. The role requires reading engineering drawings, using hand tools, and maintaining traceability records.

Qualified candidates have 2+ years in aerospace or related manufacturing, familiarity with 5S/ESD, and the ability to work onsite in a fast-paced environment. ITAR compliance and safety are essential.