Manufacturing Technician (Independent Contractor)

LeoLabs, Inc.; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

LeoLabs, Inc. is looking for a Manufacturing Technician Independent Contractor to work in Menlo Park, CA. The role involves assembling electromechanical systems and ensuring quality production processes.

Qualified candidates will have over 5 years of manufacturing experience, including complex systems production. This position is crucial for supporting essential aerospace and national security operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing or mechanical assembly.
• Must be eligible to access export-controlled information and technology.
• Demonstrated experience supporting production of complex electromechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Assemble electromechanical sub-assemblies per work instructions.
• Operate hand tools and power tools safely.
• Perform in-process and final visual inspections.
• Identify defects and communicate blockers.

Skills

Manufacturing or mechanical assembly experience

Electromechanical systems production

Ability to work independently

Soldering and PCB rework (preferred)

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Production equipment

Job description

WhyLeoLabs?

At LeoLabs,we’rebuilding the living map of activity in space. Through our proprietary global radar network and AI-enabled analytics platform, we collect millions of measurements daily on more than 25,000 objects in low Earth orbit (LEO). Our radar-powered intelligence protects billions in assets,monitorsadversarial behavior, and ensures safe operations for commercial and government missions.

We’re not just building technology, we are redefining global security, safety, and transparency in space. As orbital activity accelerates and threats grow more complex, LeoLabs is a trusted partner for Space Domain Awareness, Space Traffic Management, and Satellite Operations for top-tier space operators and allied defense organizations.

Ifyou'relooking to work on mission-critical challenges at the forefront of aerospace, national security, and AI, your impact starts here.

The Opportunity

LeoLabsis building a network of skilled Manufacturing Technician Independent Contractors (ICs) to support current and future production initiatives. Opportunities may vary in scope andduration, ranging from short termprojectsupport to longer-term engagements based on business needs.

As a Manufacturing Technician Contractor, you willsupport the assembly, integration, and production of complex electromechanical and RF systems. You willexecute established manufacturing processes, contribute to production throughput, and help ensure hardware is built toquality and configuration requirements.This isan on-site contractor opportunitybased at our headquarters in Menlo Park, CA.

**This posting is intended to build a pipeline of qualified Independent Contractors for future project needs. Submission of an application does not guarantee immediate engagement. Contractors will be contacted as opportunities become available that match with their skills, availability, and project requirements.**

Responsibilities

• Assemble electromechanical sub-assemblies per work instructions, drawings, and BOMs
• Operate hand tools, power tools, and basic production equipment safely
• Perform in-process and final visual inspections
• Identifydefects, workmanship issues, or missing components and eskate appropriately
• Support production schedules by completing builds on time and communicating blockers

Required Qualifications

• Must be eligible toaccessexport-controlled information and technology subject to U.S. export control regulations, including ITAR and EAR
• 5+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing or mechanical assembly
• Demonstrated experience supporting production of complex electromechanical systems
• Ability to work independently and meet production deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with PLM systems such as Arena and ERP systems such as NetSuite
• Background in electronics manufacturing and mechanical assembly
• Hands-on experience supporting hardware bring-up
• Ability to thrive in a startup or rapidly evolving environment
• Soldering and PCB rework experience preferred, but notrequired

As set forth in LeoLabs, Inc.’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.