Principal Manufacturing Technician

Job overview

The Principal Manufacturing Technician role is onsite in Westminster, CO. Compensation is $46.24–$55.59 per hour. CesiumAstro develops communication systems for satellites, unmanned aerial vehicles, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms; this role supports the Skylark product line. The technician performs advanced assembly, integration, inspection, and testing of complex products while resolving production challenges and improving manufacturing processes. The role supports product quality and production capability through technical guidance, process optimization, and cross-functional work throughout the production lifecycle.

What you'll do

• Perform advanced assembly, integration, and testing of complex mechanical and electrical products
• optimize assembly methods, tooling, workflows, and work instructions
• resolve complex production issues
• conduct visual, dimensional, and functional inspections
• validate first-article and in-process inspections
• review production documentation and corrective actions
• provide technical guidance and mentor manufacturing personnel
• support new product introductions, process improvements, equipment qualifications, and production readiness.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

principal manufacturing technician

westminster co

cesiumastro

skylark

advanced assembly

integration and testing

aesa antennas

quality inspection

process optimization

manufacturing leadership

$46.24–$55.59/hr

export-control eligibility

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Company stock options
• health, dental, and vision insurance
• HSA and FSA
• life and disability insurance
• retirement plans.

Why this role

Requires 7+ years of related manufacturing or production experience and expert knowledge of assembly, engineering drawings, inspection, and quality systems. Applicants must meet U.S. space technology export-control eligibility requirements.

About the employer

CesiumAstro is hiring for this role. Industry: Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing. Sector: 33.