Spacecraft Lab Technician | Test & Assembly Ops

Karman+; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental & Vision plans

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Equity incentive

Job summary

Karman+ is building the first space logistics chain and seeks a hands-on lab pro in Broomfield to keep the lab running. You will run the thermal‑vacuum chamber, maintain the cleanroom, and ensure test readiness for engineers.

This role supports an ambitious mission and requires meticulous attention to procedure and safety. You will be responsible for inventory, shipping, and calibration logs, coordinating with vendors and contractors, and keeping the facilities compliant as the team scales

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in a lab, test facility, workshop, or production floor.
• Ability to follow and improve procedures with safety mindset.
• Excellent organization to maintain logs, inventory and schedules.
• Ability to work alongside engineers as a peer and communicate needs.
• Practical, fix-it attitude and judgment to know when to ask questions.

Responsibilities

• Run the test facilities: operate thermal‑vacuum chamber, vibration table and cleanroom; manage calibration schedules and logs.
• Keep the building working: maintain utilities, cleanroom controls, tools, safety equipment and access coordination.
• Move the hardware: receive, inspect, inventory, pack and ship with proper traceability and export paperwork.
• Uphold safety and cleanliness: enforce protocols for pressure systems, high voltage and cleanrooms.
• Identify bottlenecks and improve processes to keep the lab running smoothly.

Skills

Hands-on lab experience

Organizational skills

Peer collaboration with engineers

Procedures discipline

Safety awareness

Tools

ERP tools

Vacuum systems

Job description

Karman+ is building the first space logistics chain and seeks a hands-on lab pro in Broomfield to keep the lab running. You will run the thermal‑vacuum chamber, maintain the cleanroom, and ensure test readiness for engineers.

This role supports an ambitious mission and requires meticulous attention to procedure and safety. You will be responsible for inventory, shipping, and calibration logs, coordinating with vendors and contractors, and keeping the facilities compliant as the team scales