Aerospace Manufacturing Technician: Sub-Assemblies (San Diego)

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 released work orders, routers, drawings, and work instructions. You will verify part numbers, perform mechanical assembly, and ensure soldering and wiring meet workmanship standards on the production floor.

You will hand off completed assemblies to Inspection and Test, maintain traceability, and help improve assembly methods as production scales, with a focus on quality and

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• U.S. Person as defined by 22 CFR.
• 120.62 required due to ITAR regulations (U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals).
• 2+ years of hands-on assembly experience in aerospace, defense, UAS, electronics, or precision manufacturing.
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, BOMs, and work instructions.
• Experience with hand and power tools, torque tools, and basic measuring instruments such as calipers and gauges.

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, and flag shortages or discrepancies.
• Perform mechanical assembly, fastening, bonding, wire routing, connector termination, and soldering to workmanship standards.
• Complete router sign-offs and build records with serial and lot traceability.
• Identify, tag, and segregate nonconforming material, and support NCMR entry and disposition in Jira.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area following 5S, FOD prevention, and ESD control practices.
• Cross-train across sub-assembly stations and assist as production shifts.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Hands-on assembly

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Torque tools

Calipers & gauges

Job description

Firestorm Labs in San Diego is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to build aircraft sub-assemblies and final assemblies on released work orders, routers, drawings, and work instructions. You will verify part numbers, perform mechanical assembly, and ensure soldering and wiring meet workmanship standards on the production floor.

You will hand off completed assemblies to Inspection and Test, maintain traceability, and help improve assembly methods as production scales, with a focus on quality and