Technician II

Tendeg LLC is a premier spacecraft deployables company. Our novel designs are enabling exciting missions providing high gain antennas for sensor applications and communications. We have 12 antennas on-orbit and 20 flight deliverables occurring in 2025. Our missions include Earth Science (weather surface deformation and change); LEO GEO and lunar communications; synthetic aperture radar (SAR); and unique radio frequency sensors for commercial and government applications. We have apertures from 50cm to 10m VHF to Q/V-band and precise 2-axis gimbals. Consider joining our innovative and rapidly growing team.

Tendegs Philosophy

We encourage innovation and entrepreneurial energy. We are successful because we take a unique approach to solving problems. We look for creative thinkers and self-motivated people that can collaborate within our open team environment. TENDEG is an acronym for TENacious Design and Engineering Group. Obviously tenacity is another trait we embrace.

Title: Technician II

Position Type: Full-Time/Non-Exempt

Pay Range: $35.00 - $37.00/Hourly (Salary to be determined by the education experience knowledge skills and abilities of the applicant internal equity and alignment with market data)

Location: Louisville CO

Position Purpose: The Technician II will be responsible for the assembly of precise mechanical components for space flight use.

Job Responsibilities:

• Read understand and execute work instructions to build mechanical assemblies and write assembly procedures.
• Responsible for using high precision measurement equipment for tool creation and quality control inspection.
• Assemble and verify precision tooling and spaceflight hardware using metrology equipment such as laser trackers and scanners.
• Perform fine detail assembly for spaceflight with delicate parts
• Maintain and inspect all flight hardware and assemblies to verify company product standards.
• Communicate with engineers and the production team to create and improve designs for tooling and for minor flight hardware changes.
• Verify final built configuration of assemblies match engineering detailed in the work instructions and assembly drawing.
• Identify non-conforming parts during the build process by referencing engineering documentation.
• Take ownership and maintain build documentation for assemblies being built. Including filling out work instructions non-conformance reports and logging time against the applicable work order.
• Be willing to cross train in multiple areas of specialty.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications/Education:

• 5-12 years of experience needed in mechanical assembly
• Technical school degree and certification for technicians; license as required by state
• MUST have experience performing light mechanical assembly
• Technical writing skills preferred
• Preferred experience with calibrated tools and equipments
• Ability to read and work to engineering documentation
• Excellent manual dexterity ability to handle small parts
• Possess strong problem solving and communication abilities
• Familiarity with small tools used for handheld assembly
• High standard of workmanship is a must

Benefits: As we are growing and investing in our company we invest in our team. We recognize employee contributions through competitive salaries and bonuses and take pride in taking care of our employees. Here is how we show our appreciation:

• Generous Paid Time Off

• Paid Parental Leave

• Medical/Dental and Vision Insurance Plans

• Tax Advantage Account (Flexible Spending Account) (FSA)

• Retirement Savings Plan-Traditional 401(k) Plan

• Employer Paid Short Term Disability and Basic Life AD&D

• Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life and Long Term Disability

• EAP Program

• Company SWAG

• Dog friendly work environment

• Free company parking

• Break rooms fully stocked with snacks drinks and an espresso coffee machine

Must be a U.S. Person as defined by 22 CFR 120.62.

Tendeg LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race religion color sexual orientation age disability marital status genetic information national origin veteran status and any other protected factor.

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