Technician I–II

Source; Longmont (CO); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Source Energy is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing/Production Helper to support assembly, inspection, and testing of flight and development hardware for spacecraft systems. You will work closely with production staff, engineers and quality personnel in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have 0–2 years of hands-on experience, can follow detailed instructions, and demonstrate strong attention to detail and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 0–2 years of hands-on mechanical, electrical, manufacturing or assembly experience.
• Comfortable using basic hand tools and following written instructions.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office and Windows.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform receiving inspection on incoming hardware and help maintain organized inventory locations.
• Assist with mechanical and electrical assembly of solar modules and related hardware.
• Follow build instructions, work procedures and engineering documentation.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of workstations and production areas.
• Document non-conformances and report issues to supervisors or engineering staff.
• Support functional testing of hardware, including setup and teardown of test equipment.
• Assist with environmental and qualification test setups such as thermal cycling and vibration testing.
• Support continuous improvement efforts within production and manufacturing processes.

Skills

Hand tools

Reading instructions

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Source Energy exists to dramatically improve the accessibility and affordability of energy in space. In this position you support the production organization under the direction of the Production Supervisor, assisting with the assembly, inspection and testing of flight and development hardware for spacecraft systems. It is an ideal role for someone looking to build hands‑on technical experience in aerospace manufacturing and production — working closely with production staff, engineers and quality personnel while learning manufacturing processes, assembly techniques and testing procedures in a fast-paced environment.

What you will do

• Perform receiving inspection on incoming hardware and help maintain organized inventory locations.
• Assist with mechanical and electrical assembly of solar modules and related hardware.
• Follow build instructions, work procedures and engineering documentation.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of workstations and production areas.
• Document non-conformances and report issues to supervisors or engineering staff.
• Support functional testing of hardware, including setup and teardown of test equipment.
• Assist with environmental and qualification test setups such as thermal cycling and vibration testing.
• Support continuous improvement efforts within production and manufacturing processes.

What you bring

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 0–2 years of hands‑on mechanical, electrical, manufacturing or assembly experience.
• Comfortable using basic hand tools and following written instructions.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office and Windows.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

SOURCE is an equal opportunity employer. This role supports programs subject to US export control; candidates must be eligible to access controlled technical data.