Senior Structures Technician for Aerospace & Spacecraft

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

Job summary

Virgin Galactic in Mesa, AZ seeks a Lead Structures Technician to oversee manufacturing technicians on aerospace airframe work. You will set up assembly fixtures, drill, seal, fastener installation, and fit components for spaceflight hardware, guiding a team to meet milestones.

Responsibilities include providing technical guidance, coordinating with supervisors, leading design, development, and testing of parts, reading drawings, and ensuring safety and FOD prevention.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum five years as a technician in aerospace/high-reliability field with leadership exposure.
• Experience with aircraft fabrication and assembly required.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings/blueprints.
• Hands-on experience in precision/manual manufacturing settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance to shop floor teammates.
• Lead with Supervisor to forecast work package durations and milestones.
• Follow directions to support cross-team collaboration.
• Lead installation, design, development, and testing of parts used on aircrafts/spacecrafts.
• Fabricate and assemble composite and metallic parts and sub-assemblies.

Skills

Aerospace manufacturing

Safety awareness

Team leadership

Reading drawings

Hand tools

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Hand drills

Power tools

Calipers

Jiffy E-Tech

Setti Tec

Job description

Virgin Galactic in Mesa, AZ seeks a Lead Structures Technician to oversee manufacturing technicians on aerospace airframe work. You will set up assembly fixtures, drill, seal, fastener installation, and fit components for spaceflight hardware, guiding a team to meet milestones.

Responsibilities include providing technical guidance, coordinating with supervisors, leading design, development, and testing of parts, reading drawings, and ensuring safety and FOD prevention.