Lux Aeterna · 6 hours ago
Super Technician
Denver, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
6+ years expLux Aeterna is pioneering the development of the first reusable satellite platform with return capability, aiming to transform space into a two-way highway for innovation and commerce. They are seeking a Super Technician to join their hardware team, responsible for assembling, integrating, and testing flight hardware while helping to build manufacturing systems that ensure high reliability and cadence in space operations.
Satellite CommunicationSpace Travel
Responsibilities
Be responsible for spacecraft hardware from inception through assembly, test, and closeout
Help build the early manufacturing OS (work instructions, travelers, inspection plans, test procedures, tooling) that will scale with the company
Support the first of its kind refurbishment and reflight of satellite hardware
Work directly with technical leadership to shape the future of space transportation
Join a rapidly growing team with the resources to tackle ambitious technical challenges
Assembly, integration, and rework of precision aerospace hardware (development, qualification, and flight articles)
Building, maintaining, and improving work instructions, travelers, assembly standards, and other build documentation with flight-quality rigor
Drive metrology and inspection activities (receiving inspection, in-process inspection, final inspection), including nonconformance documentation and disposition support
Designing and fabricating simple fixtures, tooling, and GSE; coordinating more complex tooling with engineers and vendors
Driving spacecraft refurbishment and return-to-flight operations: teardown, inspection, repair, and reassembly processes
Establish and operate configuration management for hardware builds (serial tracking, as-built records, materials traceability)
Key in standing up our MRP/ERP foundation: part & inventory transactions, and process discipline
Spearheading supply chain execution at the point of use: kitting, line-side inventory, lot/serial traceability, and controlled storage practices
Contributing to EHS-conscious lab operations (handling procedures, chemical controls as applicable, cleanliness/ESD discipline, tool calibration control)
Collaborating tightly with engineers to improve designs for manufacturability, testability, and turnaround time
Qualification
Required
6+ years of hands-on experience building and testing high-reliability aerospace (or similarly rigorous) hardware with tight tolerances and strong documentation discipline
Demonstrated ability to independently execute complex assemblies and troubleshoot issues using first principles and careful observation
Proven experience creating or improving manufacturing documentation (work instructions, travelers, inspection checklists, test procedures)
Strong understanding of mechanical assemblies: fastener torque practices, adhesion/bonding basics (as applicable), precision fit-up, cleanliness and contamination control
Comfortable operating common shop and lab tools (hand tools, drill press/mill/lathe basics as applicable, measurement tools, calibrated instruments)
Experience with quality systems and discipline: nonconformance reporting, root cause support, corrective actions, and traceability
Ability to work in a fast-paced, ambiguous startup environment with high ownership, strong prioritization, and minimal supervision
Strong written communication and organizational habits & able to leave a clean 'paper trail' and make builds repeatable. Good intuition on when to involve engineers for judgment in problem solving
Preferred
Experience building spacecraft, launch vehicle, hypersonic, or other flight-critical hardware (structures, mechanisms, propulsion-adjacent hardware, avionics packaging)
Experience with environmental and acceptance testing (vibe, TVAC, leak checks, pressure systems, functional checkouts)
Familiarity with basic GD&T interpretation and reading engineering drawings to drive correct build execution
Experience with avionics integration, including harness and connector familiarity
CNC/manual mill and/or lathe experience
Experience with composites, precision bonding, potting/encapsulation, or reentry-appropriate materials and coatings (as relevant)
Experience implementing or operating within an MRP/ERP environment and maintaining BOM/routing discipline
Early-stage startup experience, especially as an early manufacturing hire building process from scratch
Company
Lux Aeterna
Lux Aeterna is a space infrastructure company that focuses on orbital activities through reentry and reusability.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$4M2025-06-25Pre Seed· $4M
Leadership Team
Brian Taylor
Founder & CEO
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