Stratospheric Avionics & Payload Integration Technician

What a day looks like

Morning stand-up at our Denver HQ. Your bench is prepped in an ESD-safe workspace, and you’re hands-on with avionics and payload builds bound for routine stratospheric flights. You assemble electro‑mechanical subsystems for both production and R&D, then run semi‑automated tests to verify performance. When a signal trace isn’t behaving, you partner with Electrical Engineering to troubleshoot, document, and drive it to root cause. Throughout the day you follow work instructions, BOMs, and quality records with precision—and you keep pace with a startup’s changing flight schedule.

About Urban Sky

We’re a venture‑backed aerospace startup enabling routine, efficient access to the stratosphere with cutting‑edge balloon systems. Our data powers real‑time wildfire monitoring, urban mapping, and more—supporting commercial and government users including the Department of War (DoW), NASA, and others. Flight vehicles head to the stratosphere weekly. We’re a tight‑knit group of engineers and makers who value candor, inclusion, respect, and empowerment.

Role format

• Onsite at Denver, CO headquarters
• Full‑time, hourly

What you’ll do

• Build and integrate electro‑mechanical assemblies for avionics and payloads.
• Execute semi‑automated testing on completed builds and subsystems.
• Troubleshoot issues in collaboration with the Electrical Engineering team; capture findings and track fixes.

Core strengths

• Hands‑on assembly, repair, and diagnostics in an ESD‑controlled environment
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Multitasking without sacrificing precision and detail
• Solid mechanical aptitude and understanding of mechanical principles
• Creative and critical problem solving
• Proficiency with MS Office

Bonus skills

• Reading schematics and wiring diagrams
• Experience within Lean Manufacturing
• Familiarity with RCA and FMEA methodologies
• Technical writing experience
• Through‑hole and SMD soldering

Must‑haves

• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident status required.
• Commutable to Denver, CO
• Valid Colorado Driver’s License
• Thrives in a small, collaborative team
• Organized, able to prioritize to meet production demand
• Reads and follows work instructions, BOMs, and quality documentation
• Quality‑driven with exceptional attention to detail
• Can lift up to 50 pounds
• Comfort with repetitive, hands‑on manufacturing tasks
• Variable day shifts of 8–12 hours, Monday–Friday, with frequent schedule changes typical of a startup
• Willing to work required overtime (typically 30–40% of hours annually)
• Able to sit, stand, and perform assembly for up to 12 hours per shift

Benefits

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

Compliance

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.