Structural Technician III

Full-time Contract Position – Colorado Springs, CO

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 III is responsible for precision assembly, modification, and repair of aerospace structural components in accordance with engineering specifications and quality standards. This role involves aligning and fitting parts, installing fasteners, performing minor fabrication and refinishing tasks, and verifying dimensional accuracy using calibrated measuring tools. Working from technical drawings and schematics, the technician ensures structural integrity and compliance while implementing engineering changes as needed. Operating in a safety-sensitive aviation environment, the Structural Technician III plays a critical role in delivering high-quality, airworthy aerospace assemblies.

Duties & Responsibilities

Assemble major structural components and perform minor part-fitting operations (filing, sawing, burring, trimming, framing, riveting, drilling, reaming)
Align and position parts on jigs and aerospace structures using templates and fixtures
Measure and verify dimensions using precision tools such as micrometers and calipers
Interpret technical schematics, blueprints, manuals, and engineering drawings
Install structural fasteners including rivets and hi-locks while maintaining proper edge distance and pitch
Modify incomplete or completed assemblies and incorporate engineering changes
Perform structural repairs and refinishing, including corrosion removal as applicable
Monitor and verify quality using statistical process control and inspection procedures
Maintain personal tools in proper working condition and adhere to safety standards
Support aviation-related operations in a safety-sensitive environment

Supervisory Responsibilities

No immediate direct reports

Skills & Qualifications

High school diploma or GED equivalent and typically 5 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
Ability to understand and interpret applicable technical schematics, diagrams, blueprints, manuals and/or publications
Ability to complete installations per technical drawings while maintaining edge distance and pitch
Progressive 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

Preferred Experience

Ability to travel
Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense, NASA or US Military
Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance may be required

Work Environment

On-site position located in Colorado Springs, Colorado
This is a 1-year contract

Compensation

Position offers an hourly W2 Rate between $35 - $45, 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.