Manufacturing Technician

Blisk Dynamics; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible Time Off policy

401(k) plan with company matching

8 weeks of paid parental leave

Job summary

Blisk Dynamics in Long Beach, California is seeking Manufacturing Technicians to build next-generation gas turbine engines. The role involves working closely with engineers on prototype assembly and contributing to important projects.

The ideal candidate will have 2–5 years of experience in aerospace manufacturing, precision assembly skills, and a basic understanding of turbine engines. Competitive benefits and a dynamic work environment make this an exceptional opportunity.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of hands-on experience in aerospace manufacturing, precision assembly, or related hardware production.
• Proficient in reading and building to engineering drawings and work instructions.
• Skilled in precision assembly fundamentals: torque practices, thread inserts, safety-wiring, and use of precision measuring tools.

Responsibilities

• Execute engine and sub-assembly builds to engineering drawings, work instructions, and build travelers.
• Perform precision assembly operations including torquing, safety-wiring, thread insert installation, and component fitting.
• Support test stand setup, engine integration, and hardware preparation for test campaigns.

Skills

Aerospace manufacturing experience

Precision assembly skills

Proficient in reading engineering drawings

Knowledge of turbine engines

Education

Hands-on experience in aerospace manufacturing or related fields

Tools

Precision measuring tools

Job description

About Us

We are a small, fast-moving team building next-generation gas turbine engines to power the future of aerospace, defense, and energy. Backed by leading investors and led by proven founders, we're assembling a high-performance team to reinvent propulsion and power from the ground up. This is a rare chance to create genuinely new technology and to watch it go from a sketch on your screen to hardware coming off the line and into service. We design it, analyze it, build it, and test it, often in the same week.

About the Role

We're hiring Manufacturing Technicians to build our engines from the ground up. You'll work directly with experienced engineers and senior technicians on prototype assembly, integration, and test support—touching real hardware every day and contributing to builds that matter. If you're a skilled, self-directed technician who takes pride in quality work and wants to grow fast in a high-stakes environment, this role is for you.

Responsibilities

• Execute engine and sub-assembly builds to engineering drawings, work instructions, and build travelers
• Perform precision assembly operations including torquing, safety-wiring, thread insert installation, and component fitting
• Support test stand setup, engine integration, and hardware preparation for test campaigns
• Maintain accurate as-built documentation, redlines, and non-conformance records
• Keep your work area clean, organized, and FOD-controlled at all times
• Flag discrepancies, fit issues, or damage early and work with engineering to resolve them
• Support kitting, incoming inspection, and part readiness to keep builds moving

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of hands-on experience in aerospace manufacturing, precision assembly, or related hardware production
• Proficient in reading and building to engineering drawings and work instructions
• Skilled in precision assembly fundamentals: torque practices, thread inserts, safety-wiring, and use of precision measuring tools
• Experience with turbine engines, gas turbines, or propulsion hardware a plus
• A&P license a plus
• Self-directed, quality-conscious, and comfortable in a fast-moving shop environment
• Low ego, high ownership, and a genuine interest in building things that fly

You'll thrive here if you:

• Own problems the moment you see them and drive them to resolution regardless of whose area they touch
• Lead by example at every level, and check your ego at the door. The best idea wins, full stop
• Can prioritize ruthlessly when the list is longer than the day
• Believe that discipline and rigor are what create the freedom to move fast — not obstacles to it

Joining a company this early is not for everyone. And the people who do their best work here tend to know exactly why they want it.

What makes it exceptional: you won't be maintaining someone else's legacy. You'll help define the architecture from first principles, follow your work all the way to fielded hardware. You will operate with almost no layers between an idea and a decision. Real breadth, real ownership, real stakes.

What's genuinely hard: ambiguity is the default, the intensity is real, and it carries startup risk. You'll often build the process before you can build the thing. Priorities shift as we learn. If that tradeoff sounds like exactly what you've been looking for, we want to hear from you.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation for this role is based on a range of factors including experience, education, critical skills, and business considerations. Actual offers may vary. Where a salary range is displayed, it reflects an estimate only. Highly competitive equity grants are included in most full-time offers.

We offer comprehensive benefits for full-time employees, including:

• Premium Healthcare Coverage: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your eligible dependents
• Complete Protection: Full company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• Flexible Time Off: Open PTO policy plus 13 paid company holidays
• Family Support: 8 weeks of paid parental leave and comprehensive leave options
• Wellness Resources: Access to mental health services, Employee Assistance Program, and financial coaching
• Pre-Tax Benefits: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), and commuter benefits
• Professional Growth: Development opportunities including mentorship and skill development
• Retirement Planning: 401(k) plan with company matching

The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We foster a culture of ownership, initiative, inclusion, and mutual respect. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, veterans, and those with disabilities to apply. If you're passionate about revolutionizing aerospace propulsion, we'd love to hear from you.

Security & Export Control

This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Please note that any offer for employment may be conditioned on authorization to receive software or technology controlled under these U.S. export control laws and regulations without sponsorship for an export license.

We participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.