Manufacturing Technician (Independent Contractor)

The role

You will support the assembly, integration, and production of complex electromechanical and RF systems. You will execute established manufacturing processes to ensure hardware meets quality and configuration requirements.

What you will do

• Assemble electromechanical sub-assemblies per work instructions, drawings, and BOMs
• Operate hand tools, power tools, and basic production equipment safely
• Perform in-process and final visual inspections
• Identify defects, workmanship issues, or missing components and escalate appropriately
• Support production schedules by completing builds on time and communicating blockers

Required qualifications

• Must be eligible to access export-controlled information and technology subject to U.S. export control regulations, including ITAR and EAR
• 5+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing or mechanical assembly
• Demonstrated experience supporting production of complex electromechanical systems
• Ability to work independently and meet production deadlines

Nice to have

• Experience with PLM systems such as Arena and ERP systems such as NetSuite
• Background in electronics manufacturing and mechanical assembly
• Hands-on experience supporting hardware bring-up
• Ability to thrive in a startup or rapidly evolving environment
• Soldering and PCB rework experience

Before you apply

• This posting is intended to build a pipeline of qualified Independent Contractors for future project needs
• Submission of an application does not guarantee immediate engagement
• Contractors will be contacted as opportunities become available that match with their skills, availability, and project requirements

About the company

LeoLabs is building the living map of activity in space through a proprietary global radar network and AI-enabled analytics platform. The company provides Space Domain Awareness, Space Traffic Management, and Satellite Operations.