Senior Manufacturing Technician

Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. At CesiumAstro , we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team. We are looking to add a Senior Manufacturing Technician to our team. If you are great at what you do, enjoy working in a startup environment, and are passionate about developing leading-edge hardware for satellites, spacecraft, and aerospace systems, we would like to hear from you. In this position, you will perform advanced assembly, integration, inspection, and testing of complex products and assemblies using established manufacturing procedures and work instructions. This role contributes to manufacturing operations by resolving complex production issues, supporting process improvements, mentoring manufacturing personnel, and ensuring products satisfy engineering, manufacturing, and quality requirements. Working cross-functionally with manufacturing, engineering, quality, production control, and supply chain teams, this role supports manufacturing activities throughout the production lifecycle. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Assemble complex mechanical and electrical components, subassemblies, and products using engineering drawings, work instructions, and manufacturing procedures. Perform advanced equipment setup, tooling changes, production adjustments, and troubleshooting to support manufacturing requirements. Resolve complex manufacturing and assembly issues while maintaining established quality, safety, and productivity standards. Perform advanced visual, dimensional, and functional inspections using precision measuring equipment and inspection tools. Verify completed assemblies meet engineering drawings, specifications, quality standards, workmanship requirements, and acceptance criteria. Document production, inspection, traceability, nonconformance, and corrective action infomation in manufacturing records. Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, quality, production control, and supply chain teams supporting complex production activities. Support new product introductions, equipment setup, process improvements, inventory accuracy, and continuous production flow. Mentor Manufacturing Technicians by providing guidance on assembly methods, manufacturing procedures, inspection techniques, and production practices. Apply manufacturing procedures, safety requirements, quality standards, and company policies throughout production. Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas while supporting 5S and continuous improvement initiatives. Recommend improvements that enhance safety, quality, productivity, manufacturing efficiency, and production performance. JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Associate degree, technical certification, formal occupational training, military training, or equivalent hands-on experience in manufacturing technology, industrial technology, electronics technology, mechanical technology, or a related technical field. 5–7 years of related experience in manufacturing, production assembly, mechanical assembly, electronics assembly, or related production operations. Extensive knowledge of manufacturing processes, mechanical assembly, electrical assembly, engineering drawings, and production practices. Advanced proficiency us…

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