Job description

Tendeg LLC is a premier spacecraft deployables company. Our novel designs are enabling exciting missions providing high gain antennas for sensor applications and communications. We have multiple antennas on-orbit and numerous flight deliverables occurring in 2022. Our missions include Earth Science (weather, surface deformation and change); LEO, GEO and lunar communications; synthetic aperture radar; and unique radio frequency sensors for commercial and government applications. We have apertures from 50cm to 20m, L-band to Q/V-band, and precise 2-axis gimbals. Please join our innovative and rapidly growing team.
Tendeg’s Philosophy
We encourage innovation and entrepreneurial energy. We are successful because we take a unique approach to solving problems. We look for creative thinkers and self-motivated people that can collaborate within our open team environment. TENDEG is an acronym for TENacious Design and Engineering Group. Obviously, tenacity is another trait we embrace.
Title: Aerospace Technician II
Position Type: Full-time
Pay Range: $21.30 - $36.26 Hourly (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data)
Location: Louisville, CO
About the Role:
We are looking for multiple Aerospace Technicians II that will support one of the following programs:

• INCUS: NASA has selected Tendeg to deliver four Ka-band deployable antennas for a new Earth science mission called Investigation of Convective Updrafts (INCUS) that will study the behavior of tropical storms and thunderstorms, including their impacts on weather and climate models. https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/nasa-selects-new-mission- to-study-storms-impacts-on-climate-models

• SDC: NASA has selected Tendeg to develop a large rectangular aperture deployable antenna for a Surface Deformation and Change mission. The baseline antenna is 7x1.4m and operates at C-band and will need to demonstrate TRL6 by the end of 2022. Future configurations will expand the aperture. https://science.nasa.gov/earth- science/decadal-sdc

• 2-axis Gimbal Antennas: Tendeg has multiple contracts to develop, fabricate, test and deliver flight units for deployable high gain antennas from X-band to Q/V-band. These are for sensor and communication missions for LEO to lunar applications.

Job Responsibilities:

• Read understand and execute work instructions to build mechanical assemblies and write assembly procedures.

• Responsible for using high precision measurement equipment for tool creation and quality control inspection.

• Maintain and inspect all flight hardware and assemblies to verify company product standards.

• Communicate with engineers and the production team to create and improve designs for tooling and for minor flight hardware changes.

• Verify final built configuration of assemblies’ match engineering detailed in the work instructions and assembly drawing.

• Identify non-conforming parts during the build process by referencing engineering documentation.

• Take ownership and maintain build documentation for assemblies being built. Including filling out work instructions, non-conformance reports and logging time against the applicable work order.

• Be willing to cross train in multiple areas of specialty.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Key Job Requirements:

• 5-12 years of experience needed in mechanical assembly

• Technical school degree and certification for technicians; license as required by state

• MUST have experience performing light mechanical assembly

• Technical writing skills preferred

• Preferred experience with calibrated tools and equipment’s

• Ability to read and work to engineering documentation

• Excellent manual dexterity, ability to handle small parts

• Possess strong problem solving and communication abilities

• Familiarity with small tools used for handheld assembly

• High standard of workmanship is a must

Benefits:
As we are growing and investing in our company, we invest in our team. We recognize employee contributions through competitive salaries and bonuses and take pride in taking care of our employees. Here is how we show our appreciation:

• Generous Paid Time Off

• Medical/Dental and Vision Insurance Plans

• 401(k) Plan

• Company paid lunches

• Company SWAG

• Dog friendly work environment

• Free company parking

• Break rooms fully stocked with snacks, drinks, and an espresso coffee machine

US Citizenship Is Required
Tendeg LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $41,600.00 - $70,700.00 per year

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