Balloon Manufacturing Technician

World View•Tucson, AZ

79d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Balloon Manufacturing Technician, you will play a hands-on role in building the next generation of stratospheric balloon systems. You will work across equipment, materials, and production processes, supporting the full product lifecycle from development through production while helping deliver high-quality systems at scale.

Requirements

A strong learning mindset, positive attitude, and willingness to develop new technical skills in a highly specialized manufacturing environment.
Hands-on experience in manufacturing, fabrication, assembly, or another practical technical environment is helpful, but equivalent transferable experience is also valued.
Careful, safety-focused work habits, including comfort using shop tools, measuring equipment, and following clean, controlled production practices.
Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to follow instructions, raise issues, and contribute ideas for improvement.
Ability to work with initiative, adapt in a fast-paced environment, and support changing priorities as programs evolve.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including standing, stooping, lifting materials, and performing hands-on production work safely and consistently.
Willingness to support operational needs, including occasional overtime, weekend work, and shift work. Some travel in support of launches or mission activities may be required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in areas such as controlled manufacturing environments, automation, stratospheric ballooning, plastic heat sealing, polyethylene film handling, textiles, or pattern making would be an advantage but not essential.

Responsibilities

Support the setup, operation, and continuous improvement of balloon fabrication and assembly areas.
Help develop, document, and refine manufacturing and verification processes that support quality and scale.
Fabricate and assemble prototype and production balloon systems with care, consistency, and attention to detail.
Work closely with manufacturing and engineering teams to solve issues, improve productivity, and support production needs.
Inspect work in process and finished products to help maintain high quality and identify issues early.
Support a range of hands-on production activities, including physical tasks and other responsibilities needed to meet program goals.