Spacecraft Composites Technician II — Next-Gen Structures

Opterus Research and Development; Loveland (CO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Short/Long Term Disability

401K

Paid holidays

On Forge Campus amenities

Job summary

Opterus Research and Development is seeking a dynamic Composite Technician II to join our growing production team in Loveland, CO. You will hand assemble lightweight spacecraft components such as rollable booms, deployable antennas, and solar arrays.

The role focuses on composite manufacturing, including layup, vacuum bagging, curing, and bonding. We value collaboration with engineers and cross-functional teams to deliver spaceflight hardware on schedule.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in composite manufacturing.
• Experience with hand layup and prepreg materials.
• Ability to follow technical drawings and work instructions.
• Familiarity with AS9100/ISO9000 quality practices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform composite production: material cutting, layup in master molds, vacuum bagging, curing, bonding for prototypes and spaceflight hardware.
• Follow drawings and documentation to build high-quality assemblies.
• Operate measuring and cutting tools to bond, laminate, and process composites.
• Maintain equipment and records per AS9100 requirements.

Skills

Composite manufacturing

Vacuum bagging

Reading blueprints

Team collaboration

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Calipers

Industrial ovens

Job description

Opterus Research and Development is seeking a dynamic Composite Technician II to join our growing production team in Loveland, CO. You will hand assemble lightweight spacecraft components such as rollable booms, deployable antennas, and solar arrays.

The role focuses on composite manufacturing, including layup, vacuum bagging, curing, and bonding. We value collaboration with engineers and cross-functional teams to deliver spaceflight hardware on schedule.