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 Cesium Astro
, 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, Cesium Astro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.

The Skylark product line is focused on the rapid design, build, and test ofcutting-edgeactive phased array antennas (AESA) for terrestrial and airborne applications. Current programs span high-power, large-scale ground terminals for missile defense to commercial airline and helicopter connectivity solutions.

We are looking to add an Manufacturing Technician I to our team. If you 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 support the assembly, integration, inspection, and testing of products and assemblies using established manufacturing procedures and work instructions. This role contributes to manufacturing operations by producing quality hardware, supporting production activities, and learning manufacturing processes to ensure 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.

$26 - $30.73 an hour

• Assemble mechanical and electrical components, subassemblies, and products using approved work instructions, drawings, and manufacturing procedures.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, production equipment, and test equipment supporting manufacturing activities.
• Perform routine production tasks while maintaining established quality and productivity standards.
• Perform basic visual and dimensional inspections using measuring equipment and inspection tools.
• Verify completed assemblies meet engineering drawings, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Record production, inspection, and traceability information in manufacturing documentation.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, quality, production control, and supply chain teams supporting production activities.
• Support material handling, workstation organization, equipment preparation, and inventory accuracy.
• Communicate production status, quality concerns, and equipment issues to supervisors and team members.
• Follow manufacturing procedures, safety requirements, quality standards, and company policies.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas while supporting 5S and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Recommend improvements that enhance safety, quality, productivity, and manufacturing efficiency.

• A high school diploma or GED.
• Less than 1 year of related experience in manufacturing, production assembly, mechanical assembly, electronics assembly, or related production operations.
• Foundational knowledge of manufacturing processes, mechanical assembly, electrical assembly, and engineering drawings.
• Familiarity with hand tools, power tools,…