Senior Space Hardware Manufacturing Technician

CesiumAstro, Inc.; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Health benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

CesiumAstro, headquartered in Westminster, Colorado, is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Technician to perform advanced assembly, inspection, and testing of complex satellite hardware. You will work cross-functionally with engineering, quality, and supply chain to resolve production issues and improve processes.

The role requires an associate degree or technical certification and 5–7 years of related experience, with strong knowledge of drawings, MES/ERP systems, and lean manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification in manufacturing tech or related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in manufacturing, production assembly, or electronics assembly.
• Knowledge of engineering drawings and production practices.
• Experience with MES and ERP systems.
• Strong problem-solving and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assemble complex mechanical and electrical components according to drawings.
• Set up equipment, adjust tooling, and troubleshoot to meet manufacturing needs.
• Resolve production issues while upholding quality and safety standards.
• Conduct advanced visual, dimensional, and functional inspections.
• Verify assemblies meet specifications and acceptance criteria.
• Document production and inspection data and initiate corrective actions.
• Collaborate across manufacturing, engineering, quality, and supply chain.
• Mentor technicians and support new product introductions and process improvements.
• Maintain 5S standards and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Manufacturing processes

Mechanical assembly

Electrical assembly

Quality standards

Lean manufacturing

Troubleshooting

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree or technical certification in related field

Tools

Epicor

SAP

Solumina

MES

Job description

CesiumAstro, headquartered in Westminster, Colorado, is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Technician to perform advanced assembly, inspection, and testing of complex satellite hardware. You will work cross-functionally with engineering, quality, and supply chain to resolve production issues and improve processes.

The role requires an associate degree or technical certification and 5–7 years of related experience, with strong knowledge of drawings, MES/ERP systems, and lean manufacturing.