Aerospace Engineering Technician (Contract) — Prototyping

Re:Build Manufacturing; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Re:Build Manufacturing is seeking a hands-on Engineering Technician (Contract) to join our aerospace engineering team in Lakewood, CO. You will support prototype development and production, bridging design and manufacturing with engineers and shop personnel to build, test and verify complex systems.

The ideal candidate has an Associate degree or equivalent training and at least one year of hands-on experience in aerospace, mechanical assembly and electrical systems.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent technical training with hands‑on experience in manufacturing or aerospace
• Knowledge of mechanical assembly and electrical systems
• Proficiency in reading blueprints and CAD models; familiarity with GD&T preferred
• Experience with aerospace materials, composites, and precision measurement tools
• Ability to apply good judgment to fix and improve processes
• Collaborative skills across engineering, production, and quality teams
• Willingness to expand into welding, additive manufacturing and testing

Responsibilities

• Build and assemble aerospace components from models, drawings and process specs
• Support composite fabrication and layups, curing and bonding processes
• Drill, torque and install fasteners with precision
• Fabricate tooling and molds from aluminum and composites
• Assemble and wire subassemblies and electrical harnesses
• Set up production work areas with tooling and equipment
• Operate shop equipment and metrology tools
• Participate in testing, inspection and troubleshooting
• Contribute to continuous improvement for efficiency and safety
• Mentor entry‑level engineers on operation and safety practices

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Electrical systems

Fabrication practices

Reading blueprints

CAD models

GD&T

Collaborative work

Continuous improvement

Education

Associate degree or technical training

Tools

CMM

Romer Arm

CAD software

Job description

Re:Build Manufacturing is seeking a hands-on Engineering Technician (Contract) to join our aerospace engineering team in Lakewood, CO. You will support prototype development and production, bridging design and manufacturing with engineers and shop personnel to build, test and verify complex systems.

The ideal candidate has an Associate degree or equivalent training and at least one year of hands-on experience in aerospace, mechanical assembly and electrical systems.