Aerospace Structures Technician - Lead & Build Spacecraft

Virgin Galactic; Phoenix (AZ); Presencial; USD 62 000 - 88 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Virgin Galactic in Mesa seeks a Structures Specialist Technician to join the Manufacturing team. You will support assembly, bonding, drilling, sealing, and fastener installation for spacecraft airframes, emphasizing safety and on-time delivery.

Four+ years as a technician in aerospace/manufacturing with leadership/mentoring experience is required. Expect 4/10 onsite nights (4:00pm–2:30am) with future schedules possible. Base salary ranges from $61,526 to $87,516 annually.

Qualificações

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of four years’ experience as a technician in aerospace/manufacturing and demonstrated ability to lead projects and provide training/guidance.
• Experience with multiple fasteners and hole tolerances; familiarity with drill speeds/feeds.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in leading and supporting manufacturing in installation, design, development, and testing of parts and technologies used on aircraft or space exploration.
• Fabricate and assemble composite parts and assemblies of varying complexities.
• Safely operate shop tools and machinery including drills, grinders, and calipers.
• Drill holes in composites and metals; manage stack-ups of dissimilar materials.
• Mentor and train technicians on-the-job and via instructor-led sessions.
• Maintain safety and FOD awareness; follow regulatory protocols.

Conhecimentos

Project leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Safety awareness

PPE usage

Heavy lifting

Formação académica

High School Diploma

Ferramentas

ERP systems

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Virgin Galactic in Mesa seeks a Structures Specialist Technician to join the Manufacturing team. You will support assembly, bonding, drilling, sealing, and fastener installation for spacecraft airframes, emphasizing safety and on-time delivery.

Four+ years as a technician in aerospace/manufacturing with leadership/mentoring experience is required. Expect 4/10 onsite nights (4:00pm–2:30am) with future schedules possible. Base salary ranges from $61,526 to $87,516 annually.