Aerospace Manufacturing Technician — Spaceflight Assembly Pro

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

Job summary

Virgin Galactic is seeking a highly motivated Manufacturing Technician to support our Vehicle and Rocket Motor Manufacturing teams. The role involves hands-on fabrication of composite and metallic airframe parts, reading engineering drawings, and using ERP systems to track progress.

Working from drawings and instructions, you will operate curing ovens, fabricate via layup and sealing, perform assembly fixturing, and ensure safety and quality across projects in a dynamic aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Two years of technician experience in aerospace or high-reliability field.
• Experience with hands-on aircraft manufacturing with composite/metal airframes.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints, and models.
• Experience using ERP systems to record job status and material tracking.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate spaceship rocket motor and launch vehicle parts by cutting, laying up, and assembling composite fabrics and rubbers.
• Assemble and set up tooling fixtures; drill, seal, and fit parts per engineering orders and SRMs.
• Monitor resin-to-hardener ratios and track material consumption with scales.
• Read and follow manufacturing work instructions and blueprints; operate curing ovens/autoclaves.

Skills

Aerospace manufacturing

Reading engineering drawings

ERP system usage

Hands-on fabrication

Safety and FOD awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Virgin Galactic is seeking a highly motivated Manufacturing Technician to support our Vehicle and Rocket Motor Manufacturing teams. The role involves hands-on fabrication of composite and metallic airframe parts, reading engineering drawings, and using ERP systems to track progress.

Working from drawings and instructions, you will operate curing ovens, fabricate via layup and sealing, perform assembly fixturing, and ensure safety and quality across projects in a dynamic aerospace environment.