Structural Technician II

Full-time Contract Position – Hagerstown, MD

Our Client delivers customer-focused operations and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. Through leading-edge technologies and transformative solutions, it has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and one of America’s fastest-growing corporations. The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) team also provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection, and security solutions worldwide. #InnovatingBeyondLimits

The Company

Our Client’s mission is to stay ahead of the curve, developing solutions today to tackle the challenges of tomorrow. With over 60 years of leadership, they have driven transformative change in the aerospace and defense industry. Their innovative solutions provide connected protection through advanced command, control, and communications platforms, along with capabilities in ISR, cyber, electromagnetic spectrum management, and more, ensuring national security across multiple domains. Dedicated to expanding the industrial base and delivering open architecture platforms, our client plays a crucial role in fostering competition, providing value, and accelerating innovation. Their ability to scale and commitment to open architecture set them apart in driving industry progress.

The Position

The Structural Technician II plays a key role in the assembly and modification of aerospace structures, ensuring precision, safety, and quality in every stage of the build process. This position requires hands-on experience with assembly techniques, part fitting, and structural repair, as well as the ability to read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, mechanically skilled, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where safety and accuracy are paramount. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to complex aerospace projects while working alongside a team of skilled technicians and engineers.

Duties & Responsibilities

Assemble and modify aerospace structures and components using technical drawings, templates, jigs, and fixtures
Perform precision fitting operations such as drilling, riveting, filing, trimming, burring, and framing to meet engineering specifications
Measure and verify part dimensions using micrometers, calipers, and other precision instruments to ensure quality and accuracy
Incorporate design changes into incomplete or completed assemblies as required by engineering updates or modifications
Inspect and maintain structural integrity of assemblies and components to meet safety and performance standards
Maintain tools and equipment in proper working order and follow all safety procedures while operating heavy machinery or tools
Work in varied physical conditions, including standing, sitting, and lifting up to 50 lbs, while maintaining focus on precision and safety
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with production goals and compliance with aerospace standards

Supervisory Responsibilities

No immediate direct reports

Skills & Qualifications

High school diploma or GED equivalent and typically 2 or more years of relevant experience
A higher level degree may substitute for experience
Related experience may be considered in lieu of required education
Must have/own tools in good working order
Basic understanding of applicable technical schematics, diagrams, blueprints, manuals and/or publications
Ability to complete installations per technical drawings while maintaining edge distance and pitch
Experience with structure assembly, minor part fitting techniques, and repair and refinishing such as airframe corrosion removal, as applicable
Ability to install various fasteners such as rivets and hi-locks
Security Clearance may be required

Preferred Experience

Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense, NASA or US Military

Work Environment

On-site position located in Hagerstown, Maryland
This is a 10-month contract

Compensation

Position offers an hourly W2 Rate between $30 - $40, with additional benefits

Requirements

Because this client is a Federal Government Contractor performing services for the DoD, US Air Force, NASA and others, they do require US, Non-Dual Citizenship

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

None required

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This company is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.