Aerospace Technician

ApplyMint; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

ApplyMint is seeking an Aerospace Technician in Merritt Island, FL. The role involves manufacturing and testing aerospace components, setting up production areas, and collaborating with diverse teams. Candidates must have over 5 years of experience in aerospace manufacturing and possess skills in instrumentation and assembly.

The position requires strong attention to detail, a collaborative spirit, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. U.S. citizenship or residency is required. Apply now to be part of an innovative team!

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in aerospace manufacturing or related field.
• Experience in fluids and tubing installation, instrumentation, and assembly.
• Ability to climb ladders and work in restricted areas.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture, assemble, and test first stage booster.
• Setup new production work areas.
• Perform hardware inspections and troubleshoot malfunctions.

Skills

Aerospace manufacturing

Instrumentation

Electrical harness routing

Team collaboration

Digital literacy

Education

Industry certification or degree in related field

Tools

Precision calibrated tools

Material handling equipment

Job description

Title: Aerospace Technician

Location: Merritt Island, FL

Type: Onsite & Contract

Responsibilities:

• Manufacture, assemble, and test New Glenn (GS1) First Stage Booster according to written procedures.
• Setup new production work areas, including tooling and equipment.
• Assist with the transition from development to production, including first articles.
• Perform second-party verifications and hardware inspections to engineering models, drawings, specifications, and written procedures.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and correct malfunctions by modification, rework, repair, and/or maintenance.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for recurrence control.
• Operate various material handling equipment including forklifts, overhead cranes, aerial lifts, flight vehicle and subassembly transportation equipment, truck-trailer combinations and other ground support equipment as required.
• Setup and operate a wide range of precision calibrated tools including, but not limited to, torque wrenches, micrometers, calipers, laser tracker, height gauges and optical measuring instruments.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement projects for area safety and efficiency.
• Perform routine maintenance functions such as daily clean-up of work areas to support 5S, FOD, and ESD
• Ability to work off‑shift, extended overtime, and weekends if/when vital.
• Other duties as assigned or otherwise beneficial to fulfilling the mission and vision.
• Work collaboratively with teams of diverse skills, fields, and background
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.

Qualifications:

• 5+years of experience in aerospace manufacturing, integration, or another relevant field
• Experience in at least one of the following is required: fluids and tubing installation, instrumentation and electrical harness routing, and general Aerospace/Launch vehicle assembly.
• Interpret engineering models, drawings, specifications, written work instructions and test procedures.
• Work collaboratively with teams of diverse skills, fields, and backgrounds
• Communicate clearly and appropriately, in writing and in person.
• Basic digital literacy such as Windows, Microsoft Office, etc.
• Climb ladders/stairs and work in small, restricted areas.
• Work at Heights on work stands and in lifts.
• Perform repetitive work, including lifting of items up to 35lbs.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Desired:

• Industry certification, trade school training and/or degree in related field
• Proven success as a "hands-on" technical leader
• Work optimally with a strong work ethic and close attention to detail in a fast‑paced dynamic team environment with rapidly changing roles and responsibilities
• Continuous improvement attitude. Our job is never complete; we are always refining and improving.
• Intense curiosity for understanding the details of our business and how to optimize it
• Experience in handling large aerospace components
• Experience in assembling large tight tolerance structures.
• Experience in new product introduction
• Experience in a team-based Lean Manufacturing environment
• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification
• Ability to lift heavy items up to 50lbs.
• Military experience