Mechanical Technician II

Pace Industries, LLC; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) plan

Life insurance

3 weeks paid time off

Job summary

Sierra Space Corporation in Colorado is seeking a Mechanical Technician II to assemble, test, and maintain complex mechanical systems for spaceflight hardware. You will work with engineers and senior technicians to ensure precision, quality, and safety in high-stakes environments.

The role requires 2+ years in a mechanical/manufacturing setting, ability to read drawings, perform precision cleaning, and follow 5S/ESD/FOD practices.

Qualifications

• Typically 2+ years of experience in a mechanical or manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with PPE and shop safety requirements.
• Ability to perform intermediate equipment setup and maintenance and display mechanical aptitude with hand tools/precision tools.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, test, and maintain complex mechanical systems.
• Interpret blueprints and technical drawings for assemblies.
• Perform precision drilling, bonding, and harness routing.
• Ensure quality and reliability of flight hardware with in-process testing and inspections.
• Follow PPE, 5S, FOD, and ESD protocols.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hand tools & precision tools

Soldering

Troubleshooting

Reading blueprints

5S, FOD, ESD awareness

Tools

Calibrated tools

Precision measurement tools

Job description

About the Role

At Sierra Space, we build the missions and systems that keep our world secure in the domain above Earth. Sierra Space team members share a spirit of innovation and collaboration and a belief that we can deliver on the boldest missions in space today. Together with our customers, we aim to safeguard our nation, sustain human presence in space, and secure the freedom of operations in low Earth orbit and beyond. Our success is measured by the trust of those who rely on what we build and deliver, and our technologies keep the United States and its allies mission-ready throughout space. We are mission-driven, and together, we are an extraordinary team. The Mechanical Technician II position involves assembling, testing, and maintaining more complex mechanical systems and components to meet required specifications. In this intermediate role, you will work closely with engineers and senior technicians to ensure the quality and reliability of flight hardware. This position requires a solid understanding of mechanical principles, troubleshooting skills, and a commitment to precision and safety. You will be involved in assembling major structures, performing part-fitting operations for spacecraft systems, and translating blueprints into mechanical assemblies. Additionally, your tasks will include precision drilling, using calibrated tools, bonding, troubleshooting, and developing advanced skills in precision cleaning and handling mechanical hardware. In this role, you will work independently on complex mechanical assemblies, soldering, harness routing, inspection, in-process testing, precision cleaning, and structural fabrication. You will inspect, assemble, integrate, and operationally check flight hardware, as well as assemble, test, and maintain mechanical systems and components to meet specifications and standards. Using precision measurement tools, you will ensure components meet specified tolerances while adhering to general best shop practices, including PPE and shop safety requirements. Additionally, you will follow 5S, FOD, and ESD awareness protocols, lift and carry up to 50 lbs, climb ladders and stairs, and work in restrictive spaces. Collaboration with team members to achieve production goals will also be a key part of your responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Typically 2+ years of experience in a mechanical or manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with general best shop practices, including PPE and shop safety requirements.
• Ability to perform intermediate equipment setup and maintenance activities and display mechanical aptitude and hand tools/precision tools competency.
• Proficiency in precision cleaning.
• Knowledge of 5S, FOD, and ESD awareness.
• Ability to conduct verification/troubleshooting of own work.
• Proficient understanding of mechanical assemblies, soldering, harness routing, inspection, in-process testing, precision cleaning, and structural fabrication.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications: IPC & J-STD.
• A&P License.
• Strong communication skills (both written and oral).
• Proficiency in using hand and power tools.
• Understanding of mechanical systems and components.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and blueprints.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Compensation

Pay Range: $25.10 - $34.51

Your actual base compensation will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, experience, internal equity and market competitiveness.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%.
• Life insurance.
• 3 weeks paid time off.
• and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sierra Space Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

If you need special assistance or a reasonable accommodation related to applying for employment with Sierra Space or at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.

About Sierra Space

Headquartered in Colorado, Sierra Space is an industry-leading space and defense technology company providing satellites, spacecraft, and enabling mission systems and components. We deliver mission-proven technologies to our customers that safeguard our nation, protect space-based assets and enable space exploration. Our technologies safeguard our nation, sustain human exploration in space, and ensure the freedom of operations beyond Earth. Sierra Space is defining the new era of Space Defense, strengthening deterrence today and preserving freedom of action for generations to come.