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$20 - $25 an hour
Manufacturing Soft Goods Technician
Industrial Sewing
Onsite in Tucson, AZ
Company Overview
Ondas Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:ONDS) is building a new kind of intelligence company, one designed for a world where speed, autonomy, and decision advantage matter more than ever. By combining multi-domain platforms, advanced sensing, secure networks, and AI-enabled analytics, Ondas helps defense, government, and critical infrastructure customers transform complex mission data into decision-ready insights when and where they matter most.
Ondas Sentinel is Ondas' U.S.based defense division, purpose-built to deliver U.S.made, U.S. delivered capabilities for the Department of Defense and allied ministries of defense. The division brings together advanced autonomous systems, mission technologies, and intelligence solutions that help customers create persistent awareness, operate with confidence, and make faster decisions in complex and contested environments.
The Stratospheric ISR business unit within Ondas Sentinel is focused on one of the most unique mission areas in aerospace and defense: manufacturing and operating high-altitude stratospheric balloon systems. Few companies in the world can do this work at operational scale. That means our teams are not simply maintaining existing systems; they are building new capabilities, solving first-of-their-kind challenges, and helping define what persistent.
Job Description
This role provides hands-on manufacturing support for soft goods, leveraging experience with textiles, fabrics, and production materials. Supports full lifecycle from R&D to production with test setup as needed.
Role Responsibilities
-Assist in the development, documentation, and verification of soft goods manufacturing processes.
-Fabricate, assemble, and test soft goods prototypes and production hardware.
-Oversee and support soft goods fabrication and assembly activities in a production environment.
-Provide backup support to Manufacturing Engineering as needed.
-Diagnose product and process issues, clearly documenting and communicating findings.
-Perform quality inspections and verification through final product acceptance.
-Create patterns from existing components and/or engineering drawings and specifications.
-Build and assemble flight train components, including ladders, parachute sleeves, and Stratocraft assemblies.
-Support load testing activities for flight train systems.
-Provide hands-on support to build across multiple work cells as required.
-Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, quality, and production teams to meet schedule and production goals.
-Participate in continuous improvement and process optimization initiatives to improve efficiency and quality.
-Safely lift and move objects up to 40 lbs., regularly bend, stoop, and perform other physical tasks associated with manufacturing work.
Qualifications
-Minimum 1 year of experience operating industrial sewing machines; experience in aerospace, aviation, automotive, or marine environments preferred.
-Experience working in Foreign Object Damage (FOD)-controlled environments.
-Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and work instructions.
-Basic technical skills in soft goods fabrication, repair, and assembly, with the ability to work with limited supervision.
-Ability to identify quality issues and report nonconforming parts to a supervisor.
-Mechanical aptitude with experience repairing, refurbishing, or modifying soft goods components.
-Basic math skills for measurements, calculations, and inventory tracking.
-Comfortable using computers for data entry, manufacturing systems, and recordkeeping.
-Flexible and adaptable to changing production needs; willing to learn new processes and tools.
-Time management skills and ability to meet production deadlines.
-Clear communication skills and ability to work well with supervisors and teammates.
-Knowledge of workplace safety practices, including OSHA guidelines and proper use of PPE.
-Experience with sewing, textiles, webbing, heat sealing, and use of fabrication tools.
Bonus Points
-Experience working with stratospheric balloon systems or high-altitude flight hardware.
-Hands-on experience with sewing, heat sealing, and/or ultrasonic sealing processes.
-Experience operating or supporting automated manufacturing systems.
-Parachute rigger experience or equivalent hands-on rigging background.
What We Offer
You will work side by side with experts in emerging technology, gaining exposure to cutting edge ideas and projects that are shaping the future. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance because we believe in taking care of the you as a person, not just a team member.
Our Tucson workplace is designed to support collaboration, focus, and well-being, with an on-site environment that keeps manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, quality, and program teams closely connected to the mission.
We believe in creating a dynamic and inclusive workplace where creativity thrives, and every voice is heard. Our commitment to all team members is built upon five core cultural pillars: Engage, Lean In, Create, Care, and Own. Together, these pillars form the foundation of our employee experience while adhering to the highest standards of ethical and sustainable practices.
Some Final Notes
The description gives you a sense of what the position involves, but is not an exhaustive list. We are 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 Ondas Sentinel, we are 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.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.