Manufacturing Technician

Job overview

Manufacturing Technician is an onsite role in Phoenix, AZ. The stated annual base salary range is $44,554–$60,996. The role supports Virgin Galactic's Vehicle and Rocket Motor Manufacturing teams and its human spaceflight work. The technician follows engineering drawings and work instructions to fabricate, assemble, and test spacecraft airframe and hybrid rocket motor components. Careful material preparation, bonding, machining, and assembly support the production of components that meet quality and safety requirements.

What you'll do

• Cut and lay up composite fabrics and rubbers
• prepare resin and hardener ratios
• position plies, vacuum-bag parts, and operate curing ovens or autoclaves. Read engineering orders, work instructions, blueprints, and service repair manuals. Perform sanding, dry fitting, trimming, wet layup, surface preparation, co-curing, secondary bonding, and component positioning. Use cranes and forklifts as needed, follow assembly instructions, and maintain safety and foreign-object-debris awareness.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

manufacturing technician

aerospace manufacturing

composite fabrication

rocket motor components

vacuum bagging

autoclave

bonding

phoenix az

virgin galactic

4/10 schedule

monday-thursday

$44,554-$60,996

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• The posting states that the compensation package includes a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered.

Why this role

The posted schedule is 4/10 onsite Monday through Thursday day shift, 6:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; potential future schedules include Monday–Thursday night shift or Thursday–Sunday day shift.

About the employer

Virgin Galactic is hiring for this role. Industry: Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing. Sector: 33.