Full-Time

Aerospace Vehicle Technician Senior

Millennium Space Systems

Deadline 9/30/26
Boeing

Boeing

10,001+ employees

Aerospace manufacturer of airplanes, rockets, satellites

Compensation Overview

$29.42 - $47.09/hr

No H1B Sponsorship

El Segundo, CA, USA

In Person

100% onsite; selected candidates must work onsite. Applicants must be willing to work any assigned shift.

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Bachelor's

Category
Manufacturing & Production Operations (1)
Required Skills
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets

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Requirements
  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • A minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in mechanical assembly for high-reliability products is required.
  • Experience building and terminating wiring harnesses to a high standard for racks and boxes is required.
  • Experience using hand tools, including scalpels, scissors, and hollow punches, is required.
  • The candidate must be skilled in interpreting mechanical drawings, schematics, harness wiring diagrams, and internal and external specifications.
  • The candidate must be proficient in using inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, and digital multimeters.
  • Experience with assembly tooling and/or composites fabrication and assembly is required.
  • Proficiency with various hand and power tools is required.
  • Experience mixing epoxy materials is required.
  • The candidate must satisfy the company’s Conflict of Interest assessment process.
  • The candidate must be a U.S. Person for export-control compliance.
  • The candidate must be a U.S. citizen or otherwise meet the stated U.S. Person requirement and be eligible to obtain a U.S. security clearance.
  • The candidate must be willing to apply for and maintain a security clearance.
  • An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance is required after the start of employment.
Responsibilities
  • Work from preliminary design drawings, sketches, blueprints, schematics, and verbal and written instructions to determine methods for integrating designs and meeting production and laboratory requirements.
  • Perform spacecraft assembly and integration tasks to precise tolerances while selecting methods that meet engineering specifications.
  • Operate specialized equipment during spacecraft assembly, including hydraulic test consoles, cooling system test consoles, alignment fixtures, and installation fixtures.
  • Determine operation sequences and install components in space vehicles before testing.
  • Perform complete system leak and pressure checks and alignment checks of control surfaces.
  • Handle fragile multi-layer insulation films and materials during installation onto test and flight articles.
  • Support the installation of multi-layer insulation and solid-layer insulation on spacecraft according to required specifications.
  • Assist engineers and research staff in identifying improved procedures and perform assigned duties at specific test stations.
  • Record and analyze test data and generate reports, charts, and graphs.
  • Acquire necessary certifications and perform incidental related duties and rework as needed with minimal supervision.
  • Apply knowledge of materials and process specifications.
  • Provide instruction, guidance, and support to colleagues in the same or related classifications.
  • Apply mechanical principles to perform assigned tasks.
  • Support range operations, including testing, integration, and hardware moves.
  • Operate computer-controlled equipment, including heated tools, ovens, positioners, alignment systems, lift equipment, cranes, and hand and power tools.
Desired Qualifications
  • At least 5 years of integration experience is preferred.
  • At least 1 year of experience working with multi-layer insulation or thermal blankets is preferred.
  • Certification to J-STD-001 space and NASA-STD-8739.4 is preferred.
  • Experience working in a clean room environment is preferred.
  • Ability to generate discrepancy reports as they occur in areas of influence is preferred.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is preferred.
  • Willingness to travel is preferred.
  • An active security clearance is preferred.

Boeing designs, builds, and services airplanes, rockets, and satellites for commercial, defense, and space markets. Airplanes use assembled airframes, engines, avionics, and control systems to fly; rockets launch missions; satellites provide communications, weather data, and Earth observation. It stands out by operating across commercial aircraft, defense programs, and space systems with deep manufacturing capabilities, and by strengthening production control through moves like reacquiring Spirit AeroSystems. Its goal is to connect and protect people worldwide by delivering reliable transportation and critical defense and space capabilities while maintaining safety, quality, and efficient manufacturing at scale.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Arlington, Virginia

Founded

1916

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What believers are saying

  • Q2 2026 deliveries hit 171 aircraft, Boeing's best quarter since 2018, lifting cash generation.
  • Boeing secured a $3 billion revolver in August 2026, extending liquidity cushions through 2029-2030.
  • The $131 billion F-15 contract lane and 246 Q2 net orders support backlog through 2037.

What critics are saying

  • SPEEA rejected Boeing's offer on August 21, 2026; a October 2026 strike freezes FAA certification work.
  • Boeing took a $280 million Air Force One charge in Q2 2026, exposing execution slippage.
  • The FTC forced Spirit divestitures in February 2026, and integration failures can cripple margins through 2027.

What makes Boeing unique

  • Boeing spans commercial jets, defense systems, and space, giving unmatched customer reach in 150 countries.
  • August 3, 2026 FAA certification of the 737-7 restores credibility in Boeing's core MAX franchise.
  • December 8, 2025 Spirit acquisition brought fuselage manufacturing in-house, tightening control over quality and supply.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

401(k) Retirement Plan

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-4%

1 year growth

-4%

2 year growth

-4%
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