Lead Technician

EOI Space (Earth Observant, Inc.); Wisconsin; On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Unlimited PTO

12 paid holidays

Parental leave

401K

Job summary

EOI Space is seeking a Lead Technician to head the technician team through spacecraft assembly, integration, and test. This working leadership role combines hands-on build work with day-to-day team guidance across mechanical and electrical integration, harness fabrication, and final spacecraft assembly.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years in aerospace, proven leadership, and a strong safety/workmanship mindset.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience with spacecraft or satellite applications.
• Proven experience in a technical leadership role (Technician Lead or similar).
• Hands-on background in aerospace, electrical, mechanical, and structural assembly, including harness fabrication and spacecraft integration.
• Familiarity with test equipment (oscilloscopes, DMMs, HiPot, torque tools).
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities with practical solutions.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Knowledge of industry regulations, compliance standards, and best practices.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety protocols and safe working environment.
• Ability to regularly lift and move up to 50 lbs and use shop tools.
• Must be a U.S. person (U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident).
• Preferred: IPC/NASA workmanship standards certifications and supervisory training.
• On-site test of skills may be part of the interview process.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing technician team with training, goal setting, and performance monitoring.
• Coordinate work schedules, assignments, and workload distribution across the team.
• Identify development and training opportunities through regular performance evaluations.
• Serve as escalation point for complex technical issues and guide technicians in troubleshooting.
• Lead and participate in hiring and onboarding of new technicians.
• Oversee spacecraft assembly, guiding the team and ensuring resources are available.
• Manage manufacturing and integration of mechanical and electronic subsystems and harnesses.
• Integrate and deploy GSE hardware to facilitate spacecraft build and subsystems.
• Oversee HIL and Flatsat configurations, ensuring proper maintenance and control.
• Follow engineering drawings and develop process plans and SOPs with engineering/production teams.
• Identify and reduce process inefficiencies and improve workflows.
• Raise issues with build documentation or hardware and drive resolution with engineering.
• Ensure adherence to safety, quality, timelines, and ATLO procedures.

Skills

Technical leadership

Hands-on aerospace

Team supervision

Problem solving

Safety culture

Education

Associate's degree or technical certificate

Tools

Oscilloscopes

DMMs

HiPot testers

Torque tools

Job description

Lead Technician

Who we are:

EOI Space is developing and deploying a constellation of satellites in Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) to provide ultra-high-resolution Earth imagery. We aim to delivertimelyand actionable data for commercial and defense applications.

We are on our way to achieving manyindustry firsts. This demands an ambitious team that revels in leaning into challenges, getting hands on, and working together. Does this sound like you? EOI Space is looking for a Lead Technician to lead our technician team through spacecraft assembly, integration, and test. Reporting to the Director of System Engineering & Integration, this role combines hands-on build work with day-to-day leadership of the technician team across mechanical and electrical integration, harness fabrication, and final spacecraft assembly.

The ideal candidate is a highly skilled technician who has grown into leadership, thrives in a fast-paced environment where processes are still evolving, and sets the standard for safety, quality, and workmanship on the floor.

Whatyou willdo:

The Lead Technician oversees the technician team and the day-to-day execution of spacecraft assembly, integration, and test. This is a working leadership role. The Lead performs hands-on assembly alongside the team while providing direction, training, and coordination, and serves as the primary escalation point for complex technical issues.

The Lead ensures the team works safely, to quality standards, and in line with engineering specifications and ATLO procedures, and works closely with the engineering teams to meet program goals.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a high-performing technician team by recommendingappropriate training, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, setting clear expectations and performance goals, and monitoring progress.
• Ensure effective use of technician resources by coordinating work schedules, assignments, and workload distribution across the team.
• Identifydevelopment and training opportunities by conducting regular performance evaluations and providing feedback.
• Serve as an escalation point for complex technical issues, providing guidance and support to technicians in problem-solving and troubleshooting.
• Build and lead the technician staff, including participation in hiring and onboarding of new technicians.
• Lead the assembly of the spacecraft by performing hands-on work, guiding the work of the technician team, and ensuring the team has the resources it needs to be successful.
• Execute and oversee spacecraft manufacturing and integration, including mechanical and electronic subsystems, harness fabrication, and final spacecraft assembly.
• Integrate and deploy GSE hardware as needed tofacilitatethebuildof the spacecraft and its associated components and subsystems.
• Oversee HIL andFlatsatconfigurations, ensuring they are properlymaintainedand controlled.
• Work from engineering drawings and technical documents and ensure technicians do the same.
• Develop process plans and standard operating procedures through regular collaboration with the engineering and production teams.
• Identifyand reduce process inefficiencies by developing strategies that improve technical workflows and increase efficiency.
• Raise awareness of any issues withbuilddocumentation or hardware and drive them to resolution with engineering.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards, timelines, and engineering specifications through proper training and preparation for all technician activities.
• Follow and enforce ATLO procedures, documentation standards, and data-handling policies across the organization.
• Maintain compliance with aerospace industry standards and internal quality requirements.
• Ensure technicians adhere to all relevant safety regulations and guidelines by implementing regular safety training sessions and monitoring safety practices.
• Responsible for lab and cleanroom organization and cleanliness.
• Protect sensitive data, hardware, and technology by implementing and enforcing security and export-control protocols consistent with EOI Space's ITAR and EAR obligations, including controlled access, marking, and storage of export-controlled items.

Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years of relevant experience with time focused on spacecraft or satellite applications.
• Proven experience in a technical leadership role, as a Technician Lead or similar position.
• Strong hands-on background in aerospace, electrical, mechanical, and structural assembly, including harness fabrication and spacecraft integration.
• Familiarity with a variety of test equipment, including oscilloscopes, DMMs,HiPot, and torque tools.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a focus on finding practical solutions.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Knowledge of industry regulations, compliance standards, and best practices.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety protocols and to ensuring a safe working environment.
• Ability to regularly lift and move materials up to 50lbsand safely use shop tools and equipment.
• Must be a U.S. person (U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident).
• Preferred: certifications in industry workmanship standards, such as IPC (J-STD-001, IPC-A-610) or NASA (NASA-STD-8739) standards.
• Preferred: experience training or certifying technicians to workmanship standards.
• Preferred: formal supervisory or lead training, or a technical certificate or associate's degree in a related field.
• An on-site test of skills may be part of the interview process.

Compensation:

The salary range for this role is $130,000-160,000 per year, depending on previous experience. Pay ranges are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual pay will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: interviews and an assessment of several factors that are unique to each candidate, job-related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate, and internal equity.

Work Location:

This is a full-time onsite position based in Lafayette, CO.

Benefits:

The health and safety of our employees and their families come first.In addition to competitive salary and equity, we offer medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance coverage, unlimited paid time off, 12 paid holidays, parental leave, and 401K.The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits at any time.

The duties and responsibilities of this role are subject to change based on business needs.