Lead Avionics Technician - Spacecraft Wiring & Assembly

Virgin Galactic; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 72,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Virgin Galactic seeks a Lead Avionics Technician to oversee manufacturing technicians in Mesa, guiding the avionics assembly for a full fly-by-wire spacecraft. You will work hands-on with harness installation, wire routing, terminations, and troubleshooting within a high-velocity aerospace environment.

Responsibilities include mentoring teammates, coordinating with the supervisor to meet milestones, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum five years as a technician in aerospace or high-reliability field with two years in leadership/mentoring.
• Experience with aircraft wire harness fabrication and installation.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings/blueprints/models.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance to shop floor teammates.
• Work with Supervisor to meet milestones and forecast completion dates.
• Adhere to guidelines to support collaboration across teams.
• Lead manufacturing team in installation, design, development, and testing of avionics components.
• Fabricate and assemble avionics LRUs and harnesses and integrate on vehicle.
• Ensure safety, FOD awareness, and regulatory compliance.
• Encourage development and training opportunities for technicians.
• Ensure quality and efficiency in installations and troubleshooting.
• Fabricate and assemble avionics components and install harnesses and DAUs.
• Collaborate to achieve goals and complete tasks.

Skills

Leadership

Avionics troubleshooting

Wiring and harnessing

Reading drawings/blueprints

Team mentoring

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Multimeters

Soldering irons

Crimpers

Wire strippers/cutters

Job description

Virgin Galactic seeks a Lead Avionics Technician to oversee manufacturing technicians in Mesa, guiding the avionics assembly for a full fly-by-wire spacecraft. You will work hands-on with harness installation, wire routing, terminations, and troubleshooting within a high-velocity aerospace environment.

Responsibilities include mentoring teammates, coordinating with the supervisor to meet milestones, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.