Composite Technician (All Levels)

About the role

Sierra Space is seeking skilled and motivated Composite Technicians at all levels to join our dynamic aerospace manufacturing team in Louisville, Colorado. As a Composite Technician, you will play a vital role in fabricating, repairing, and inspecting composite structures used in spacecraft and other space vehicles. Your expertise will ensure the highest standards of quality, safety, and precision are maintained throughout the production process. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge projects within a fast-paced, innovative environment dedicated to excellence in aviation and aerospace manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex mechanical assemblies, harness routing, inspection, in-process testing, precision cleaning, and structural fabrication independently.
• Execute composite layup operations including ply cutting and kitting, vacuum bagging, autoclave and oven cure operations, trimming, finishing, and structural repair of composite components.
• Inspect, assemble, integrate, and operationally check flight hardware to ensure compliance with specifications and standards.
• Assemble, test, and maintain mechanical systems and components to meet quality and performance requirements.
• Prepare and handle composite materials including prepreg and dry fabric materials, following established hand layup techniques and ply schedules.
• Conduct vacuum bagging operations with proper breather and release film placement, and monitor cure cycles for optimal results.
• Trim and machine cured composites, prepare surfaces for bonding operations, and mix and apply adhesives per specifications with proper bond line control.
• Conduct structural repairs including damage assessment, scarf and stepped repairs, and non-destructive inspection (NDI) of composite structures.
• Use precision measurement tools to verify components meet specified tolerances and dimensional requirements.
• Adhere to shop safety protocols including PPE requirements, 5S, FOD (Foreign Object Debris), and ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) awareness standards.
• Perform physical tasks including lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs, climbing ladders and stairs, and working in restrictive spaces.
• Collaborate effectively with team members to achieve production schedules and quality goals.

Requirements

• Typically 2+ years of experience in a mechanical or manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with general best shop practices, including PPE and shop safety requirements.
• Ability to perform intermediate equipment setup and maintenance activities and display mechanical aptitude and hand tools/precision tools competency.
• Proficiency in precision cleaning.
• Knowledge of 5S, FOD, and ESD awareness.
• Ability to conduct verification/troubleshooting of own work.
• Proficient understanding of mechanical assemblies, soldering, harness routing, inspection, in-process testing, precision cleaning, and structural fabrication.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills (both written and oral).
• Proficiency in using hand and power tools.
• Understanding of mechanical systems and components.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and blueprints.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

Your actual base compensation will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, experience, internal equity and market competitiveness.

Pay

Pay Range: $22.74 - $31.28 Composite Technician II
Pay Range: $25.10 - $34.51 Composite Technician III

Schedule

Not specified

Skills

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Company Information

Elevate Your Career At Sierra Space, we are committed to your personal and professional development. We empower you to make profound and meaningful contributions and foster a vibrant culture of collaboration, where teamwork ignites breakthrough innovations. We also offer a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, and more.

About Sierra Space

Sierra Space builds the missions and systems that keep our world secure in the domain above Earth. Our team shares a spirit of innovation and collaboration and a belief that we can deliver on the boldest missions in space today. Together with our customers, we aim to safeguard our nation, sustain human presence in space, and secure the freedom of operations in low Earth orbit and beyond. Our success is measured by the trust of those who rely on what we build and deliver, and our technologies keep the United States and its allies mission-ready throughout space. We are mission-driven, and together, we are an extraordinary team.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need special assistance or a reasonable accommodation related to applying for employment with Sierra Space or at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.