Engineering Technician

Urban Sky is a venture-backed aerospace startup that pioneers the utilization of the stratosphere and reimagines the way humans view and analyze the earth. We design, build, operate, and sell stratospheric balloon systems, and the data we collect supports a wide range of applications, from real-time wildfire monitoring to urban mapping. Urban Sky sends flight vehicles to the stratosphere on a weekly basis.

Our team consists of engineers, makers, developers, and doers who believe in the power of human potential when passion meets utility within a small, supportive team. At Urban Sky we strive to create a team culture grounded in candor, inclusion, respect, and empowerment.
We aim to build the next chapter of stratospheric history in Denver and are seeking self-starting, open-minded, and hard-working team members.

The Role:
This is a full-time hourly position. Urban Sky manufactures stratospheric balloons and unique high altitude payload systems almost entirely at our facility in Denver, CO. The company is in a period of rapid growth, and over the next year we plan to substantially increase the rate at which we manufacture our balloon systems. We are looking for an Engineering Technician to help build, test, and implement several automation systems and balloon manufacturing stations. This person would work with the manufacturing engineering team to prove our new systems and help validate state of the art processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assemble large manufacturing equipment for building high altitude balloons.
• Test and validate new manufacturing processes through iterative design development with the engineering team.
• Test and validate new electronics hardware assembly and testing procedures.
• Create work instructions to roll-out new processes to the manufacturing line.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Proficient fabricator capable of general assembly and experience in at least one trade such as machining, welding, and general use of shop power tools
• Must be US Citizen
• Must be located in Denver, CO

Nice-to-Haves:

• Associate degree in a technical field or an engineering degree
• A jack-of-all trades type will do well in this role
• Start-up experience
• Experience manufacturing soft goods
• Familiarity with Six Sigma techniques and tools

Benefits:

• Base pay $28 - $30 / hour
  • We are required to post this salary range per Colorado law. Your salary will be determined based on your abilities and experience.
• Medical, Vision and Dental
• 15 Vacation Days
• Cell Phone Bill Stipend

NOTE: Research suggests that women and BIPOC individuals may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who believes that they have the skills and the passion necessary to succeed here to apply for this role.

Urban Sky is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.