HAPS Assembly & Flight Ops Technician

Sceye, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Chef-Prepared Lunches

Snacks & Refreshments

Wellness Perks

Dog-Friendly Environment

Comprehensive Health Coverage

401(k) with Match

High-Performance Culture

Job summary

Sceye is seeking a hands-on HAPS Assembly and Ground Crew Technician to support assembly, preparation, launch, recovery, and operational readiness of high-altitude platform systems. The role spans indoor production and outdoor field conditions.

You’ll work with Operations, Assembly, Engineering, and Mission Operations, performing inspections, testing, and documentation while ensuring safety and quality in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Hands-on experience in manufacturing, assembly, maintenance, aviation, aerospace, field operations, or a similar technical environment preferred.
• Technical, vocational, trade school, military, or related training is a plus.
• Ability to read and follow technical drawings, work instructions, checklists, and standard operating procedures.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to quality and safety.
• Dependable, organized, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across technical and operational teams.
• Willingness to learn new systems, equipment, processes, and technologies.
• Flexibility to support flight operations and changing schedules as mission needs require.
• Experience with aircraft, unmanned systems, lighter-than-air systems, or flight operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and inspect HAPS components, subassemblies, and hardware using drawings and procedures.
• Install, inspect, adjust, and prepare mechanical, structural, electrical, and other system components.
• Support system testing, verification, and pre-flight preparation.
• Perform visual and functional inspections for defects or safety concerns.
• Assist with basic troubleshooting and communicate issues to appropriate teams.
• Complete assembly, inspection, and operational documentation accurately.
• Handle, organize, and protect components, materials, tools, and equipment.
• Serve as an active ground crew member during flight campaigns.
• Support vehicle preparation, staging, inflation, launch, and recovery operations.
• Set up, inspect, operate, and break down ground-support equipment.
• Assist with pre-flight and post-flight inspections and aircraft recovery activities.
• Safely position, secure, move, and transport components and equipment.
• Follow launch and recovery procedures and safety requirements.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Measuring devices

Shop equipment

Job description

Sceye is seeking a hands-on HAPS Assembly and Ground Crew Technician to support assembly, preparation, launch, recovery, and operational readiness of high-altitude platform systems. The role spans indoor production and outdoor field conditions.

You’ll work with Operations, Assembly, Engineering, and Mission Operations, performing inspections, testing, and documentation while ensuring safety and quality in a fast-paced environment.