Mechanical Technician IV

Sierra Space • Broomfield, CO

3d

About The Position

The Mechanical Technician IV oversees the assembly, testing, and maintenance of advanced mechanical systems and components to meet specifications. Working closely with engineers and senior technicians, this expert role supports the quality and reliability of flight hardware. The position involves assembling major structures, fitting spacecraft-system parts, translating blueprints into mechanical assemblies, precision drilling, bonding, troubleshooting, and precision cleaning and handling of mechanical hardware.

The technician inspects, assembles, integrates, and operationally checks flight hardware. They use ultra-precision measurement tools to verify tolerances and follow shop safety and best-practice requirements. The role also includes guiding less experienced technicians through complex mechanical assemblies and related work, and collaborating with team members to achieve production goals.

Requirements

• Typically 8 or more years of experience in a mechanical or manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with general best shop practices, including PPE and shop safety requirements.
• Ability to perform expert-level equipment setup and maintenance activities.
• Mechanical aptitude and competency with hand tools and precision tools.
• Mastery of precision cleaning.
• Knowledge of 5S, FOD, and ESD awareness.
• Ability to verify and troubleshoot one's own work and mentor others.
• Expert understanding of mechanical assemblies, soldering, harness routing, inspection, in-process testing, precision cleaning, and structural fabrication.

Nice To Haves

• IPC and J-STD certifications.
• A&P License.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency using hand and power tools.
• Expert 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee assembly, testing, and maintenance of mechanical systems and components to meet required specifications and standards.
• Assemble major structures and perform part-fitting operations for spacecraft systems.
• Translate blueprints into mechanical assemblies and perform precision drilling and bonding.
• Troubleshoot mechanical hardware and develop and apply precision cleaning and handling skills.
• Guide less experienced technicians in complex mechanical assemblies, soldering, harness routing, inspection, in-process testing, precision cleaning, and structural fabrication.
• Inspect, assemble, integrate, and operationally check flight hardware.
• Use ultra-precision measurement tools to verify components meet specified tolerances.
• Follow shop best practices, PPE and safety requirements, and 5S, FOD, and ESD awareness protocols.
• Collaborate with team members to achieve production goals.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) with a 150% match up to 6%.
• Life insurance.
• Three weeks of paid time off.
• Additional benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed