Structural Technician IV

Sierra Nevada Corporation•Hagerstown, MD

About The Position

The Structural Technician IV oversees complex and critical assembly operations in an aerospace manufacturing environment. The role provides expert technical support and mentorship, leads large-scale projects, and ensures adherence to timelines, quality standards, and best practices. It serves as a liaison between the production floor and engineering management and drives continuous improvement and innovation. The position also involves advanced inspections and quality assurance, training development, tool and equipment maintenance and calibration, and coordination with cross-functional teams to improve manufacturing processes. The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection, and security solutions worldwide. MST supports Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial, and international customers, with experience in platform operations, engineering, and lifecycle management across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required. The estimated starting salary range is $36.65–$50.39, with actual compensation dependent on factors including skills, experience, education, training, certifications, and applicable geographic differential. The posting will remain open for at least five days and may be extended based on business needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 5 years of relevant experience; a higher-level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
Mastery of blueprint reading and technical documentation.
Exceptional problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Ability to understand and interpret moderately complex technical schematics, diagrams, blueprints, manuals, and publications.
Ability to complete installations from technical drawings while maintaining edge distance and pitch.
Advanced experience with structure assembly, minor part fitting, and repair and refinishing, such as airframe corrosion removal, as applicable.
Ability to install fasteners such as rivets and hi-locks.
Must have personal tools in good working order.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly, remain on one's feet for most of the shift, and use hand and power tools requiring hand and finger dexterity.
Ability to work in noisy and potentially hazardous environments and wear proper safety gear.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in aerospace manufacturing or a related discipline.
Advanced certifications in aerospace manufacturing.
Proven track record managing large-scale assembly projects.
Ability to travel.
Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the U.S. Department of Defense, or the U.S. Military.

Responsibilities

Oversee and execute highly complex and critical assembly operations.
Provide expert technical support and mentorship to technicians at all levels.
Lead large-scale projects and ensure adherence to timelines and quality standards.
Serve as a liaison between the production floor and engineering management.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and integrate best practices.
Conduct advanced inspections and quality assurance checks.
Develop and implement training programs for team members.
Maintain and calibrate tools and equipment.
Coordinate cross-functional teams to improve manufacturing processes.