Lead Systems Technician, Manufacturing

Overview

Virgin Galactic is seeking a first rate highly motivated Systems Lead Technician to support our Manufacturing team. This role is for hands-on people with great attention to detail and excellent people skills. This individual should be highly agile with a willingness to overcome complex challenges and projects. The work you will be performing includes but is not limited to pneumatic tube and valve installation, hydraulic systems installation / fabrication, integration of hybrid rocket propulsion systems, installation of landing gear, flight control actuators, and cabin environmental control systems. Experience troubleshooting and problem-solving A / C systems highly encouraged.

Work Schedule

Work Schedule : 4 / 10 Onsite Monday through Thursday Night Shift (4 : 00pm – 2 : 30am)

Responsibilities

• Hour-to-hour oversight of shop floor personnel
• Responsible for assigning daily tasks to shop personnel as required to meet daily milestones
• Leads with safety as their North Star to ensure our personnel and assets are kept safe each and every day
• Work closely with Supervisor to forecast completion dates and estimate work package durations
• Encourage and provide development and training opportunities for technicians utilizing coaching and leadership skills
• Assemble and install A / C system components and assemblies of varying complexities and sizes
• Ability to safely and correctly utilize shop tools / machinery to include drills, die grinders, calipers, etc.
• Ability to safely and correctly drill a variety of hole sizes in both composite and metal structures, including stack-ups of dissimilar materials
• Understanding and familiar with different fastener types including Hi-Lok, Hi-Lite, Composi-Lok, etc.
• Proven technical aptitude and experience
• Familiarity with MS flareless fittings and other standard O-rings
• Requires the ability follow and document complex processes
• Must be willing to work in both a team environment and or individually as circumstances dictate
• Ability to support scheduled work shifts, extended hours, and weekends if / when vital
• Hands-on aircraft manufacturing experience with both composite and metallic airframes
• Follow instructions precisely to complete complex assemblies accurately
• Utilize computer skills to support manufacturing of product(s)
• Ability to apply current skillset as well as a willingness to learn additional skills required to complete spacecraft integration operations

Required Skills and Experience

Compensation

The annual U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $72,134.00–$105,019.00. The base pay actually offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, location, and experience and take into account internal equity. Other forms of pay (e.g., bonus or long term incentive) may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. For more information regarding Virgin Galactic benefits, please visit https : / / vgcareers.virgingalactic.com / global / en / benefits

Who We Are

Virgin Galactic is an aerospace and space travel company, pioneering human spaceflight for private individuals and researchers with its advanced air and space vehicles. We are making the dream of space travel a reality, delivering spaceflight at an unprecedented frequency, with the development of next generation space vehicles.

Export Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Person (either a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident or a protected individual as defined 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or be able to obtain the required authorization from either the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce. The applicant must also not be included in the list of Specifically Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control. See list here.

EEO Statement

Virgin Galactic is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Virgin Galactic is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin / ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Drug Free Workplace

Virgin Galactic is committed to a Drug Free Workplace. All applicants post offer and active teammates are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies. This can include pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, and accident related drug and alcohol testing.

Phoenix Employment Requirements

For individuals seeking employment at our Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport facility, employment is contingent upon you obtaining and maintaining a TSA authorized security badge. This includes initial and annual mandatory background checks that are governed by TSA, and conducted by the Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport badging office.

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