Stratospheric Avionics & Payload Integration Technician

Torrey Holistics; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Vacation days

Cell phone stipend

Job summary

Urban Sky, a Denver‑based aerospace startup, seeks a hands‑on electro‑mechanical assembler to build avionics and payloads for production and R&D. You’ll assemble subsystems and run semi‑automated tests in an ESD‑controlled environment, following detailed work instructions and BOMs.

You’ll partner with Electrical Engineering to troubleshoot issues, document findings, and drive fixes to root cause while maintaining quality records.

Qualifications

• Must have U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Comfort with repetitive, hands-on manufacturing tasks.
• Reads and follows work instructions, BOMs, and quality documentation.
• Willing to work 8–12 hour shifts, with overtime and schedule changes.
• Lean manufacturing familiarity; RCA and FMEA methods helpful.
• Technical writing experience would help.

Responsibilities

• Build and integrate electro‑mechanical assemblies for avionics and payloads.
• Execute semi‑automated testing on completed builds and subsystems.
• Troubleshoot issues in collaboration with the Electrical Engineering team; capture findings and track fixes.

Skills

Hands-on assembly

Soldering

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Tools

MS Office

Job description

What a day looks likeMorning stand-up at our Denver HQ. Your bench is prepped in an ESD-safe workspace, and you’re hands-on with avionics and payload builds bound for routine stratospheric flights. You assemble electro‑mechanical subsystems for both production and R&D, then run semi‑automated tests to verify performance. When a signal trace isn’t behaving, you partner with Electrical Engineering to troubleshoot, document, and drive it to root cause. Throughout the day you follow work instructions, BOMs, and quality records with precision—and you keep pace with a startup’s changing flight schedule.About Urban SkyWe’re a venture‑backed aerospace startup enabling routine, efficient access to the stratosphere with cutting‑edge balloon systems. Our data powers real‑time wildfire monitoring, urban mapping, and more—supporting commercial and government users including the Department of War (DoW), NASA, and others. Flight vehicles head to the stratosphere weekly. We’re a tight‑knit group of engineers and makers who value candor, inclusion, respect, and empowerment.Role formatOnsite at Denver, CO headquartersFull‑time, hourlyWhat you’ll doBuild and integrate electro‑mechanical assemblies for avionics and payloads.Execute semi‑automated testing on completed builds and subsystems.Troubleshoot issues in collaboration with the Electrical Engineering team; capture findings and track fixes.Core strengthsHands‑on assembly, repair, and diagnostics in an ESD‑controlled environmentClear written and verbal communicationMultitasking without sacrificing precision and detailSolid mechanical aptitude and understanding of mechanical principlesCreative and critical problem solvingProficiency with MS OfficeBonus skillsReading schematics and wiring diagramsExperience within Lean ManufacturingFamiliarity with RCA and FMEA methodologiesTechnical writing experienceThrough‑hole and SMD solderingMust‑havesU.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident status required.Commutable to Denver, COValid Colorado Driver’s LicenseThrives in a small, collaborative teamOrganized, able to prioritize to meet production demandReads and follows work instructions, BOMs, and quality documentationQuality‑driven with exceptional attention to detailCan lift up to 50 poundsComfort with repetitive, hands‑on manufacturing tasksVariable day shifts of 8–12 hours, Monday–Friday, with frequent schedule changes typical of a startupWilling to work required overtime (typically 30–40% of hours annually)Able to sit, stand, and perform assembly for up to 12 hours per shiftBenefitsMedical, dental, and vision coverage15 accrued vacation days plus paid holidaysCell phone bill stipendComplianceUrban Sky is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.