Manufacturing Technician I

Airbus Ventures; Westminster, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

CesiumAstro, located in Westminster, Colorado, is seeking a Manufacturing Technician I to support assembly, integration, inspection, and testing of spacecraft hardware. You will follow established procedures, use hand and power tools, and participate in quality checks throughout the production lifecycle.

The role requires a high school diploma, basic knowledge of manufacturing and engineering drawings, and a hands-on approach.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Foundational knowledge of manufacturing processes and drawings.
• Basic familiarity with hand/tools and inspection techniques.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assemble mechanical and electrical components and subassemblies using approved work instructions and drawings.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, production equipment, and test equipment.
• Perform routine production tasks while maintaining quality and productivity standards.
• Perform basic visual and dimensional inspections using measuring equipment and inspection tools.
• Verify assemblies meet engineering drawings and quality requirements.
• Record production, inspection, and traceability information in manufacturing documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across manufacturing, engineering, quality, and supply chain.
• Support material handling, workstation organization, and inventory accuracy.
• Communicate production status and equipment issues to supervisors and team members.
• Follow manufacturing procedures, safety requirements, and company policies.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas and support 5S initiatives.
• Recommend improvements to enhance safety, quality, and productivity.

Skills

Hand tools

Measuring equipment

Electrical assembly

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Inspection tools

Test equipment

Manufacturing equipment

Job description

Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.

The Skylark product line is focused on the rapid design, build, and test ofcutting-edgeactive phased array antennas (AESA) for terrestrial and airborne applications. Current programs span high-power, large-scale ground terminals for missile defense to commercial airline and helicopter connectivity solutions.

We are looking to add an Manufacturing Technician I to our team. If you enjoy working in a startup environmentand are passionate about developing leading-edge hardware for satellites, spacecraft, and aerospace systems, we would like to hear from you.

In this position, you will support the assembly, integration, inspection, and testing of products and assemblies using established manufacturing procedures and work instructions. This role contributes to manufacturing operations by producing quality hardware, supporting production activities, and learning manufacturing processes to ensure products satisfy engineering, manufacturing, and quality requirements.

Working cross-functionally with manufacturing, engineering, quality, production control, and supply chain teams, this role supports manufacturing activities throughout the production lifecycle.

$26 - $30.73 an hour

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assemble mechanical and electrical components, subassemblies, and products using approved work instructions, drawings, and manufacturing procedures.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, production equipment, and test equipment supporting manufacturing activities.
• Perform routine production tasks while maintaining established quality and productivity standards.
• Perform basic visual and dimensional inspections using measuring equipment and inspection tools.
• Verify completed assemblies meet engineering drawings, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Record production, inspection, and traceability information in manufacturing documentation.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, quality, production control, and supply chain teams supporting production activities.
• Support material handling, workstation organization, equipment preparation, and inventory accuracy.
• Communicate production status, quality concerns, and equipment issues to supervisors and team members.
• Follow manufacturing procedures, safety requirements, quality standards, and company policies.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas while supporting 5S and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Recommend improvements that enhance safety, quality, productivity, and manufacturing efficiency.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A high school diploma or GED.
• Less than 1 year of related experience in manufacturing, production assembly, mechanical assembly, electronics assembly, or related production operations.
• Foundational knowledge of manufacturing processes, mechanical assembly, electrical assembly, and engineering drawings.
• Familiarity with hand tools, power tools, measuring equipment, and manufacturing documentation.
• Basic understanding of quality standards, inspection techniques, and safe manufacturing practices.
• Basic knowledge of manufacturing documentation, material handling, and production procedures.
• Applies attention to detail and sound judgment while supporting manufacturing operations.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive movements throughout the workday.
• Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, production equipment, measuring equipment, and material handling equipment.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply engineering drawings, work instructions, manufacturing documentation, and inspection records.
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment consistent with manufacturing operations, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.
• Familiarity with manufacturing equipment, test equipment, and production systems used to support assembly and manufacturing operations.

CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans.

CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.