Lead Manufacturing Technician

Job overview

Lead Manufacturing Technician is an onsite role in Phoenix, AZ. The stated annual base salary range is $72,134–$105,019. The role supports Virgin Galactic's Vehicle and Rocket Motor Manufacturing teams and its human spaceflight work. The technician leads and performs hands-on fabrication, assembly, and testing of spacecraft airframe structures and hybrid rocket motor components. The role provides technical guidance, helps meet daily milestones, and produces components to engineering instructions and quality requirements.

What you'll do

• Provide technical guidance to shop-floor teammates and coordinate with the supervisor on milestones and work-package durations. Fabricate and assemble composite parts and subassemblies
• perform bonding, drilling, sealing, fastening, trimming, fitting, aircraft-system installation and checkout, and testing. Use shop tools and machinery safely, follow drawings and work instructions, coach and train technicians, and support spacecraft integration. Follow safety, hazardous-material handling, and quality practices.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

lead manufacturing technician

aerospace manufacturing

composite fabrication

spacecraft assembly

rocket motor components

technical guidance

phoenix az

virgin galactic

4/10 schedule

monday-thursday

$72,134-$105,019

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.