Manufacturing Technician III

Frontdoor Defense; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Health, dental, vision benefits

Job summary

CesiumAstro in Austin, TX, is seeking a Manufacturing Technician III to lead hands-on assembly and process improvements for high-reliability hardware used in aerospace and satellite applications.

The role requires 3–5 years in manufacturing, strong schematics interpretation, and experience working in ESD/FOD-controlled environments. You will collaborate across engineering, quality, and supply chain while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing, production assembly, mechanical/electronics assembly, or related operations.
• Ability to interpret schematics, drawings, diagrams, and other visual aids for assembly.
• Ability to work with team members to ensure production roles are clear.
• Strong communication with engineers and design staff to ensure designs are implemented correctly.
• Experience using tools to make or repair parts and products.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to differentiate colors to identify colored wires.
• Attention to detail and clean workspace.
• Experience reading parts lists and ensuring parts are present.
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance and inventory management.
• Basic computer skills to complete quality control forms.
• Familiarity with ESD and FOD-controlled environments.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and follow safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead hands-on assembly of mechanical and electrical components per drawings and procedures.
• Set up equipment, perform tooling changes, and troubleshoot to support manufacturing.
• Resolve routine manufacturing issues while maintaining safety and quality standards.
• Assist with assembly, buildout, and checkout of automation equipment and tooling.
• Develop and update manufacturing route steps, work instructions, and standardized work within MES.
• Support engineering and senior technicians with process deviations and new product introductions.
• Perform visual, dimensional, and functional inspections using precision tools.
• Verify assemblies meet drawings, specifications, quality standards, and workmanship.
• Record production, inspection, traceability, and nonconformance data in manufacturing docs.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, quality, and supply chain teams.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Schematics interpretation

Team communication

Attention to detail

ESD/FOD environment experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Precision measuring tools

Soldering/assembly tools

Job description

Manufacturing Technician III

Lead hands-on assembly and process-improvement initiatives to meet production targets

Location: Austin, Texas

About The Role

Manufacturing Technician III

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.

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

As an Electronics Assembly Technician at Cesium Astro, you will be a key team member in ensuring the quality and delivery of our products meets our customer's expectations. The ideal candidate will have experience in high-reliability industries such as Aerospace, Automotive, or Medical devices. You must be responsive, flexible, and able to succeed in a fast-paced environment and be capable and motivated to build, repair and maintain an SMT circuit card and electronics final assemblies.

As we are a start-up the expectation is that we all wear many hats, and at times you may be asked to assist in additional duties such as performing cycle counts of inventory, assisting in shipping and receiving functions, or other tasks.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Assemble complex mechanical and electrical components, subassemblies, and products using engineering drawings, work instructions, and manufacturing procedures.
• Perform equipment setup, tooling changes, production adjustments, and troubleshooting to support manufacturing requirements.
• Resolve routine manufacturing and assembly issues while maintaining established quality, safety, and productivity standards.
• Assist with the assembly, buildout, and functional checkout of automation equipment, fixtures, and tooling used in production processes.
• Support the development and upkeep of manufacturing route steps, work instructions, and standardized work within the MES, applying judgment to recommend updates based on production experience.
• Assist engineering and senior technicians with troubleshooting process deviations and support the introduction of new products and processes into production.
• Perform visual, dimensional, and functional inspections using precision measuring equipment and inspection tools.
• Verify completed assemblies meet engineering drawings, specifications, quality standards, and workmanship requirements.
• Record production, inspection, traceability, and nonconformance information in manufacturing documentation.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, quality, production control, and supply chain teams supporting production activities.
• Support new product introductions, equipment setup, process improvements, inventory accuracy, and continuous production flow.
• Provide guidance to Manufacturing Technicians on assembly methods, manufacturing procedures, and production practices.
• Apply manufacturing procedures, safety requirements, quality standards, and company policies throughout production.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas while supporting 5S and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Recommend improvements that enhance safety, quality, productivity, manufacturing efficiency, and production performance.

Job Requirements And Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED.
• 3-5 years of experience in of related experience in manufacturing, production assembly, mechanical assembly, electronics assembly, or related production operations.
• Experience in interpreting schematics, drawings, diagrams, and other visual aides for assembly.
• Ability to work with team members to ensure production roles are clear.
• Ability to regularly communicate with engineers and design staff to ensure designs are being implemented correctly.
• Experience using tools to make or repair parts and products.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to differentiate between colors to identify colored electrical wires.
• Attention to detail and the maintenance of a clean workspace.
• Ability to read parts lists and make sure all are present.
• Familiarity with undergoing routine preventive maintenance.
• Experience maintaining inventory and placing orders for more supplies as needed.
• Basic computer skills to complete quality control forms.
• Familiarity working in an ESD and FOD-controlled environment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and follow strict safety guidelines.

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 to race, 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.