Manufacturing Technician

About the role

Metrea delivers effects-as-a-service to national security partners across five domains and more than a dozen mission areas, including airborne ISR, electronic warfare, secure communications, aerial refueling, special air missions, aerial firefighting, and advanced simulation. The Aerospace Engineering Group (AERO) provides an integrated, end-to-end capability for the rapid modification and fielding of mission‑specific aircraft. This role is a shop technician in the parts manufacturing shop, responsible for the production and testing of electronic assemblies and aircraft installation kits supporting general aviation, special‑use, and business aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Support shop production activities
• Adhere to company quality practices per the MASD PMA quality manual
• Complete manufactured assemblies including manifold pressure sensors, accelerometers, and exterior light kits
• Understand applicable technical schematics, diagrams, blueprints, manuals, and/or publications
• Possess basic practical skills with avionics installation tooling, wiring, wiring repair, and wiring installation
• Acceptance of electronic assemblies
• Experience with soldering and crimping techniques
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work locations

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Typically 2 or more years of relevant experience
• Prior technical manufacturing experience in the aviation industry strongly preferred
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills and discipline, with strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated intellectual humility, high levels of emotional intelligence, and an innate ability to challenge one's own thinking and adjust to others
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment
• Demonstrate success working in a highly collaborative multi‑function environment
• Results‑oriented and flexible in dealing with changing and ambiguous situations
• Maintain effective working relationships with staff
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly developed sense of judgment and maturity
• Able to accomplish all duties with little or no assistance
• Good command of the English language, oral and written

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical plan options
• HSA/FSA accounts
• Dental and vision coverage
• 6% employer 401(k) match
• Fully paid parental leave for all new parents
• Generous PTO
• Life and disability insurance
• Long‑term and Short‑term disability coverage
• AD&D coverage
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Subsidized gym membership / plans through Wellhub

Pay

Pay range: $20 USD – $30 USD (base pay)