Avionics and Payload Assembly Technician

About Urban Sky

Urban Sky is a venture-backed aerospace startup on a mission to pioneer humanity’s routine, easy access to the stratosphere and the value locked within it. We design, build, operate, and sell stratospheric balloon systems. The data we collect supports a wide range of applications, from real-time wildfire monitoring to urban mapping. Our technology is also employed by government customers including the Department of War (DoW), NASA, and others. Urban Sky sends flight vehicles to the stratosphere on a weekly basis.

Our team consists of engineers, makers, developers, and doers who believe in the power of human potential when passion meets utility within a small, supportive team. At Urban Sky we strive to create a team culture grounded in candor, inclusion, respect and empowerment.

We aim to build the next chapter of stratospheric history in Denver and Texas and are seeking self-starting, open-minded, and hard-working team members.

About the role / Onsite / Full-time / Hourly

As a Payload & Avionics Assembly Technician at Urban Sky, you will be responsible for the manufacture and refurbishment of payload and avionics systems at our Denver, CO headquarters. You'll work with our Lead Technician and hardware engineering team to assemble both production and R&D systems for regular flight operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manufacture and integration of electro-mechanical assemblies.
• Semi-automated testing of completed assemblies.
• Troubleshoot and track manufacturing issues with assistance from our Electrical Engineering team.

Skill & Experience

• Experience with assembly, repair and troubleshooting in an ESD sensitive environment
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to multitask while maintaining a high level of attention to detail and precision
• Strong mechanical aptitude and knowledge of mechanical concepts
• Good problem solving, troubleshooting, critical thinking and creative thinking skills
• Experience with MS Office

Nice-To-Haves

• Ability to read and understand schematics and wiring diagrams
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing environment
• Experience with RCA (root cause analysis) and FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis) processes
• Experience with technical writing
• Experience with through hole and SMD soldering

Required Qualification

• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident status required.
• Must be located within commuting distance of Denver, CO.
• Valid Colorado Driver’s License.
• Ability to work effectively within a small, collaborative team environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks based on production demands.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, BOMs, and quality documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness to perform hands-on manufacturing and repetitive production tasks.
• Availability to work variable day shifts of 8 to 12 hours, Monday through Friday, and accommodate frequent schedule changes inherent to a startup environment.
• Willingness to work required overtime, which typically accounts for 30–40% of hours annually.
• Ability to sit, stand, and perform assembly work for up to 12 hours per shift.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision.
• 15 accrued days of vacation, plus paid holidays
• Cell phone bill stipend.

Urban 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.