Balloon Manufacturing Technician

Balloon Manufacturing Technician

Tucson, AZ

World View is a next-generation intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) provider delivering integrated, multi‑domain solutions across air, stratosphere, and space. By unifying tactical UAVs, high‑altitude platforms, fixed‑wing aircraft, and low‑Earth orbit satellites under a single operational and technological framework, the company enables seamless data fusion and real‑time decision‑making.

Leveraging advanced AI and machine learning, World View empowers defense, intelligence, and commercial customers to gain clarity, act with speed, and operate with confidence in complex environments.

At World View, the Balloon Manufacturing Technician provides hands‑on manufacturing support utilizing experience with equipment and production materials. You will support the full product lifecycle from research and development to production.

• Assist with the initial set‑up of fabrication and assembly floor, including production machinery installation
• Participate in manufacturing area design and productivity analysis
• Assist with development and documentation of balloon manufacturing and verification processes
• Fabricate / assemble prototype through balloon production
• Oversee fabrication/assembly of Stratospheric balloons on a production basis
• Provide back‑up manufacturing engineering as needed
• Diagnose product problems and communicate symptoms to leads
• Provide quality verification during production through final product
• Frequently lifts, carries, or otherwise moves and positions objects weighing up to 70 pounds when setting up equipment
• Typically bends and stoops on a regular basis for verification purposes and adjustments
• Perform other duties as assigned

• 3+ years of experience working in a manufacturing environment during fabrication, and assembly
• Knowledge of and experience with Foreign Object Damage (FOD) environments
• Proficiency in the safe use of measuring instruments, various shop tools, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment
• MS Windows applications, including proficiency with computer word processing and spreadsheets
• Skilled in verbal and written communications
• Ability to support production requirements as required for the safe operation of standard manufacturing equipment and machinery
• Ability to stand and stoop over 50% of the time
• Ability to lift objects weighing up to 40lbs
• Ability to pass vision standards for quality assurance of material seals
• Ability to read standard work instructions
• Ability to solve routine problems independently
• Ability to demonstrate self‑initiative in a fast‑paced environment with minimal supervision
• Ability to establish and maintain effective, positive work relationships; have creativity, flexibility, and resourcefulness
• Must be willing to work overtime and weekends as needed
• Occasionally may be requested to travel with a launch team or mission control for quality support

• Experience working in the Stratospheric ballooning field
• Experience in plastic heat or ultrasonic sealing
• Experience developing and working with automated systems
• Knowledge of plastics heat sealing & polyethylene film handling or related experience (i.e. textile manufacturing, pattern making etc.)

• Work alongside experts in emerging technology
• Full benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, etc.
• Modern office with kitchen, exercise area, amazing views, and more

The advert gives you a sense of what the position involve, but it isn’t an exhaustive list. We’re a growing and evolving team which means your responsibilities may shift or expand over time as new opportunities arise. Flexibility and curiosity are part of what make our work exciting.

At World View, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate belonging and diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. We welcome applications from every background and life experience because we know our differences make us stronger.