Electro-Mechanical Technician

ACTalent; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax

Life Insurance

Short and long‑term disability

HSA

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

Actalent in Colorado is seeking Electro-Mechanical Aerospace Technicians to support the assembly, integration, and testing of flight hardware used in space missions. This Colorado-based aerospace company specializes in deployable space systems, including solar arrays, antennas, deployable structures, and other mission-critical spacecraft hardware.

The company designs, manufactures, assembles, and tests its products in-house, giving employees exposure to the full hardware lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Experience with electro‑mechanical assembly in aerospace, defense, aviation, satellite, or other high‑reliability manufacturing environments.
• Strong fine mechanical assembly skills using precision hand tools and measuring equipment.
• Experience soldering electronic assemblies, including through‑hole and surface‑mount components.
• Familiarity with IPC-J-STD-001 and/or IPC-A-610 standards.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, assembly procedures, and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform fine mechanical assembly of aerospace and electro‑mechanical hardware
• Assemble and integrate mechanical and electrical subassemblies using engineering documentation and work instructions
• Perform precision soldering on through‑hole and surface‑mount electronic assemblies
• Route, terminate, and inspect wiring and cabling assemblies
• Conduct inspections and functional testing of completed assemblies
• Utilize hand tools, measurement equipment, and assembly fixtures to build hardware to specification
• Accurately document work completed and maintain quality records
• Follow configuration control, quality procedures, and manufacturing standards
• Work closely with engineering and production teams to support hardware builds and troubleshooting efforts

Skills

electro-mechanical assembly

fine mechanical assembly

soldering electronics

IPC standards awareness

reading engineering drawings

Education

Technical degree or trade training

Tools

Precision hand tools

Measurement equipment

Soldering equipment

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking Electro-Mechanical Aerospace Technicians to support the assembly, integration, and testing of flight hardware used in space missions. This Colorado-based aerospace company specializes in deployable space systems, including solar arrays, antennas, deployable structures, and other mission-critical spacecraft hardware. The company designs, manufactures, assembles, and tests its products in-house, giving employees exposure to the full hardware lifecycle.

This individual will assemble, wire, solder, inspect, and test high-reliability electro-mechanical assemblies while following engineering drawings, work instructions, and quality standards. The ideal candidate enjoys hands‑on work, takes pride in precision craftsmanship, and has experience building aerospace, defense, aviation, or other highly regulated hardware.

Work Environment

• On-site in Broomfield, CO
• Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Manufacturing and assembly environment supporting aerospace hardware production
• Collaborative team atmosphere with direct interaction with engineering, manufacturing, assembly, and test teams

Why You Should Be Interested

• Join a growing aerospace company developing flight‑proven hardware for space missions
• Work on cutting‑edge spacecraft technologies including deployable antennas, solar arrays, and deployable structures
• Gain exposure to the complete product lifecycle from design and manufacturing through assembly, testing, and launch
• Be part of a vertically integrated organization where engineering, manufacturing, assembly, and testing are all performed under one roof
• Contribute directly to hardware supporting commercial, government, and defense space programs
• Opportunity to work in a smaller company environment where your contributions have a visible impact

Responsibilities

• Perform fine mechanical assembly of aerospace and electro‑mechanical hardware
• Assemble and integrate mechanical and electrical subassemblies using engineering documentation and work instructions
• Perform precision soldering on through‑hole and surface‑mount electronic assemblies
• Route, terminate, and inspect wiring and cabling assemblies
• Conduct inspections and functional testing of completed assemblies
• Utilize hand tools, measurement equipment, and assembly fixtures to build hardware to specification
• Accurately document work completed and maintain quality records
• Follow configuration control, quality procedures, and manufacturing standards
• Work closely with engineering and production teams to support hardware builds and troubleshooting efforts

Qualifications

Must Have

• Experience with electro‑mechanical assembly in aerospace, defense, aviation, satellite, or other high‑reliability manufacturing environments
• Strong fine mechanical assembly skills using precision hand tools and measuring equipment
• Experience soldering electronic assemblies, including through‑hole and surface‑mount components
• Familiarity with IPC-J-STD-001 and/or IPC-A-610 standards
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, assembly procedures, and technical documentation

Nice to Have

• Experience building spacecraft, satellite, or deployable aerospace hardware
• Experience with aerospace testing, inspection, or integration activities
• Background supporting AS9100 or other aerospace quality systems
• Experience with cable harness fabrication and wiring integration
• Electronics troubleshooting experience
• Technical degree, trade school training, military electronics experience, or related hands‑on technical Background

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Broomfield, CO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $41.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Broomfield, CO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 24, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Broomfield,CO.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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