Aerospace Manufacturing Technician – Composite & Assembly

Virgin Galactic

Mesa (AZ)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 61,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Virgin Galactic is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to support Vehicle and Rocket Motor Manufacturing teams. You will fabricate, bond, and assemble composite and metal airframes, follow drawings and work instructions, operate curing ovens, and ensure quality with ERP-based tracking.

This hands-on role requires safety focus and detail-orientation. The position offers onsite 4/10 schedule with potential shifts; you will work with engineers and supervisors to meet project goals and maintain high

Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum two years as a technician in aerospace or high-reliability field.
Experience with hands-on aircraft manufacturing and composite/metal airframes.
Ability to read drawings, blueprints, and models, paper or digital.
Experience recording job status and material tracking in ERP systems.

Responsibilities

Fabricate spaceship rocket motor and launch vehicle parts from composites by hand.
Assemble tools for injection molding parts used in manufacturing.
Measure and place stations on tooling mold surfaces per drawings.
Vacuum bag parts and perform surface finishing and trimming.
Read engineering orders, blueprints, SRMs; operate ovens/autoclaves.
Use gantry cranes and forklift to locate and move components.
Adhere to assembly instructions; maintain safety and cleanliness.