Aerospace Avionics Assembly Technician

Virgin Galactic; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Virgin Galactic is seeking a highly motivated Avionics Technician to support our Mesa Manufacturing team. You will work hands-on with the avionics architecture of a fly-by-wire spacecraft, including harness installation, DAUs, sensors, and related wiring.

Fabrication, assembly, and installation of avionics components will be your core. You will follow team directions, read drawings, and uphold safety and FOD standards while collaborating across disciplines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of two years of experience as a technician in aerospace or high-reliability field
• Experience with hands-on aircraft manufacturing with composite and/or metallic airframes
• Experience with aircraft fabrication and assembly
• Ability to read drawings, blueprints, and/or models

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and assemble avionics components including wire harnesses, DAUs, and sensors
• Adhere to team leader directions to support cross-team collaboration
• Assist in installation, design, development, and testing of parts and technologies used on aircrafts or in space exploration
• Adhere to assembly instructions to ensure accurate completion of complex project assemblies
• Continuously practice safety behavior and FOD awareness/prevention; adhere to regulatory protocols and rules

Skills

High school diploma

Aerospace technician experience

Hands-on aircraft manufacturing

Aircraft fabrication and assembly

Read drawings/blueprints

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Multimeters

Soldering irons

Crimpers

Wire strippers

Wire cutters

Job description

Virgin Galactic is seeking a highly motivated Avionics Technician to support our Mesa Manufacturing team. You will work hands-on with the avionics architecture of a fly-by-wire spacecraft, including harness installation, DAUs, sensors, and related wiring.

Fabrication, assembly, and installation of avionics components will be your core. You will follow team directions, read drawings, and uphold safety and FOD standards while collaborating across disciplines.