Aerospace Technician

C/CTH/DH: 3 month contract could be longer, could convert, no guarantee
Location (If remote or hybrid – what locations do candidates need to be in): Longmont, CO
Top 3-5 Technical Skills Needed:

• Familiar with technical drawings and schematics, and the various symbols, perspectives, units of measurement, notation systems, visual styles, and page layouts used in technical drawings
• Familiarity with inspection equipment such as calipers/micrometers, dial indicators, gauge pins and blocks, etc.
• Excellent manual dexterity, ability to handle small parts such as fasteners as small as #0-80
• High mechanical aptitude

Top Cultural Attributes Needed:

• Possess strong problem solving and communication abilities.
• Listen, communicate, and collaborate with production team manager and team lead.
• High standard of quality workmanship

Interview Process: onsite
Work Authorization Requirements?: US Citizen

Bring your passion for space!
 
Summary
 
We have a current opportunity for a “Temporary Manufacturing/Production Technician” located at our facility in Longmont, CO. Assists engineers in the manufacture and test of prototype and flight deployable structures and space system components. Responsible for setting up and operating equipment, and assembly and test of hardware, while adhering to pre-established guidelines and specifications. Relies on knowledge of the field, judgement and previous experience to perform the functions of the job. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Works independently and under limited supervision and engineering guidance within the scope of projects. Requires experience and knowledge of industry standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the fields of aerospace, engineering and/or science.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, assemble, and test deployable and space system hardware and ground support equipment with direction from engineering.
• Facilitate hardware test activities such as functionality, thermal vacuum, shock and vibration using internal equipment and capability external test vendors
• Assist engineers with designs, provide feedback with respect to manufacturability and user friendliness
• Work with engineers to troubleshoot and solve technical issues
• Perform manufacturing assembly procedures, rework, and repair on spaceflight hardware
• Identify faulty parts during the assembly process
• Cross train in multiple areas of specialty such as electrical assembly and soldering, structural testing, etc.
• Model exemplary professional conduct as a representative of our client
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Extensive knowledge of field.  Works on assignments that are moderately difficult, requiring judgment in resolving issues or in making recommendations

Ideal Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent with 4-5 years of relevant experience
• Familiar with technical drawings and schematics, and the various symbols, perspectives, units of measurement, notation systems, visual styles, and page layouts used in technical drawings
• Familiarity with inspection equipment such as calipers/micrometers, dial indicators, gauge pins and blocks, etc.
• Excellent manual dexterity, ability to handle small parts such as fasteners as small as #0-80
• High mechanical aptitude
• Possess strong problem solving and communication abilities.
• Listen, communicate, and collaborate with production team manager and team lead.
• High standard of quality workmanship
• US Citizen 

Desired Skills

• 2-year technical degree may substitute for 2 years of relevant work experience
• Mechanical assembly of flight hardware
• Experience with electrical fabrication, basic soldering, and wire harness assembly
• Use of a variety of manual and electronic equipment
• Working knowledge of standards including GD&T (ANSI/ASME Y14.5), GEVS, IPC J-STD-001 Space Addendum, IPC/WHMA-A-620, IPC 7711/7721, ASTM Test Methods
• Continuous improvement philosophies with the ability and interest in advancing existing facilities and developing new capabilities