Manufacturing Technician

Metrea; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical plan options

HSA/FSA accounts

6% employer 401(k) match

Fully paid parental leave

Generous PTO

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Metrea in Denver seeks a shop technician responsible for producing and testing electronic assemblies and installation kits for general aviation and special-use aircraft. This role emphasizes quality, accuracy, and hands-on fabrication in a fast-paced environment.

You will work with avionics installation tooling, read schematics, and collaborate across teams to ensure flight-ready components meet rigorous standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent and typically 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Prior technical manufacturing experience in the aviation industry strongly preferred.
• Must understand applicable technical schematics, diagrams, blueprints, manuals, and/or publications.

Responsibilities

• Support shop production activities
• Adhere to the MASD PMA quality manual
• Assemble and test electronic assemblies including sensors, accelerometers, and exterior light kits
• Understand schematics, diagrams, blueprints, manuals, and/or publications
• Use avionics installation tooling, wiring, and crimping techniques
• Accept electronic assemblies
• Maintain reliable transportation to work locations

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Collaborative teamwork

Verbal and written communication

English proficiency

Adaptability

Aircraft electrical wiring

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Avionics installation tooling

Soldering equipment

Crimping tools

Job description

Company Overview

Metrea delivers effects-as-a-service to national security partners across five domains and more than a dozen mission areas. These include airborne ISR, electronic warfare, secure communications, aerial refueling, special air missions, aerial firefighting, and advanced simulation. We own the whole stack: designing, building, and operating turnkey capabilities that give our partners decisive, asymmetric advantage against rapidly evolving threats.

Our operating model is built around three interlocking pillars. The Support Groups provide a global shared-service - spanning people, finance, platform, operations, legal, and engagement. This frees up our Core Groups, who develop and own mission capabilities end-to-end, to focus entirely on delivery. The Market Groups apply a regional lens, ensuring that our agile and adaptable capabilities remain aligned to the wicked problems that matter most to our partners across the Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific. At the heart of our model is a simple but powerful idea: be a true partner with skin in the game. Our partners need effects, not just equipment. By owning the full stack - from the lab to the field - we are able to drive a continuous cycle of innovation that keeps our partners ahead. It's a fast-moving, intellectually demanding environment where talented people are given real responsibility, work on problems that matter, and contribute to an enterprise that is growing quickly and deliberately.

Headquartered in Washington, DC, with facilities across the United States, the United Kingdom, as well as Continental Europe and Asia-Pacific.

Company Overview

Metrea delivers effects-as-a-service to national security partners across five domains and more than a dozen mission areas. These include airborne ISR, electronic warfare, secure communications, aerial refueling, special air missions, aerial firefighting, and advanced simulation. We own the whole stack: designing, building, and operating turnkey capabilities that give our partners decisive, asymmetric advantage against rapidly evolving threats.

Our operating model is built around three interlocking pillars. The Support Groups provide a global shared-service - spanning people, finance, platform, operations, legal, and engagement. This frees up our Core Groups, who develop and own mission capabilities end-to-end, to focus entirely on delivery. The Market Groups apply a regional lens, ensuring that our agile and adaptable capabilities remain aligned to the wicked problems that matter most to our partners across the Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific. At the heart of our model is a simple but powerful idea: be a true partner with skin in the game. Our partners need effects, not just equipment. By owning the full stack - from the lab to the field - we are able to drive a continuous cycle of innovation that keeps our partners ahead. It's a fast-moving, intellectually demanding environment where talented people are given real responsibility, work on problems that matter, and contribute to an enterprise that is growing quickly and deliberately.

Headquartered in Washington, DC, with facilities across the United States, the United Kingdom, as well as Continental Europe and Asia-Pacific.

Group Overview

Aerospace Engineering Group (AERO) provides an integrated, end-to-end capability for the rapid modification and fielding of mission-specific aircraft. The Airborne Asset Adaptation (A3) Cell acts as the central command and coordination hub, managing requirements and external interfaces from inception to operational delivery. Specialized technical execution is delivered by the Aircraft Integration Centre (AIC), a Part 145 facility focused on airframe modification, and Aerospace Design (ASD), which provides organic design engineering and FAA-authorized certification. Collectively, these elements bridge the gap between initial requirements and the deployment of flight-certified, mission-ready assets.

Position Summary

This role entails serving as a shop technician working in the parts manufacturing shop. Your primary responsibility is the production and testing of electronic assemblies and aircraft installation kits. These products are developed in support of general aviation, special-use, and business aircraft. This position carries a high priority for quality and attention to detail.

What You'll Do

• Support shop production activities
• Adhere to the company quality practices per the MASD PMA quality manual
• Complete manufactured assemblies including manifold pressure sensors, accelerometers, and exterior light kits
• Must understand applicable technical schematics, diagrams, blueprints, manuals, and/or publications
• Possess basic practical skills with avionics installation tooling, wiring, wiring repair, and wiring installation
• Acceptance of electronic assemblies
• Experience with soldering and crimping techniques
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work locations

What You Bring

Education

• High school diploma or GED equivalent and typically 2 or more years of relevant experience

Experience

• Prior technical manufacturing experience in the aviation industry strongly preferred

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills and discipline, with strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated intellectual humility, high levels of emotional intelligence, and an innate ability to challenge one’s own thinking and adjust to others
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Demonstrate success working in a highly collaborative multi-function environment
• Must be results-oriented and demonstrate flexibility in dealing with changing and ambiguous situations
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with staff
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly developed sense of judgment and maturity
• Must be able to accomplish all duties with little or no assistance
• Must have good command of the English language, oral and written

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical plan options
• HSA/FSA accounts
• Dental and vision coverage
• 6% employer 401(k) match
• Fully paid parental leave for all new parents
• Generous PTO
• Life and disability insurance Long-term and Short-term disability coverage
• AD&D Coverage
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Subsided gym membership / plans throughWellhub

Work Authorization / Security Clearance

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

AAP/EEO Statement

This Companyis an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race,color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteranstatusor other characteristics protected by law.

Position Type and Expected Hours

This is a full-time non-exempt position with typical working hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hours and work shifts may changein accordance withdepartment and business needs. Non-Exempt employees maybe requiredto work over 40 hours per week with approval from the department manager.

Work Environment

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