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Lead Production Technician, Missiles

Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)Full-time2026-11-03 → 2026-11-11
U.S. persons only (export control)Security clearance required

Core

Lead a team of technicians to produce UAS (Unmanned Aerial Systems) and support missile manufacturing operations.

Role type

Senior IC production lead / team lead

Builds

UAS for strategic military and commercial customers

Domain

Defense / Aerospace manufacturing

Required skills

hardware assembly, troubleshooting and repair, hand tools, assembly tooling, manufacturing equipment operation, safety auditing, production scheduling, continuous improvement (5S), MES/NetSuite/JIRA/SQL/Tableau usage, technical documentation interpretation

Preferred skills

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, AS9100 standards knowledge, OSHA laws knowledge, A&P certification, Top Secret Security Clearance

Technologies

MES, NetSuite, JIRA, SQL, Tableau

Responsibilities

Lead technician staff in production and delivery of UAS, execute manufacturing operations, ensure safety procedures compliance, prioritize work activities for operators, participate in 5S and continuous improvement, complete transactions in computer production systems, assist in weekly production reporting, provide training and support new operators, maintain daily record keeping

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership