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CesiumAstro is seeking a Principal Manufacturing Technician to lead advanced assembly, integration, and testing operations for complex mechanical and electrical products used in satellite communication systems, UAVs, launch vehicles, and airborne platforms. The Skylark product line focuses on rapid design, build, and test of cutting-edge active phased array antennas (AESA) for terrestrial and airborne applications, including high-power ground terminals for missile defense and commercial airline/helicopter connectivity solutions.
In this role, you will perform advanced assembly, integration, and testing using engineering drawings, work instructions, and manufacturing procedures. You will develop manufacturing approaches by optimizing assembly methods, tooling, production workflows, and work instructions for complex products. You will resolve highly complex manufacturing, assembly, tooling, and production issues to maintain product quality, manufacturing efficiency, and production capability.
You will perform advanced visual, dimensional, and functional inspections using precision measuring equipment and inspection tools. You will validate first article inspections, complex in-process inspections, and completed products to ensure compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and quality requirements. You will review production documentation, inspection records, nonconformances, and corrective actions to support manufacturing quality and product traceability.
You will provide technical guidance to Manufacturing Technicians and production teams on assembly methods, tooling, manufacturing procedures, inspection techniques, and production practices. You will support new product introductions, manufacturing process improvements, engineering investigations, equipment qualifications, and production readiness activities. You will mentor manufacturing personnel while promoting consistent manufacturing practices, quality standards, and continuous improvement.
You will oversee manufacturing procedures, safety requirements, quality standards, and company policies throughout production operations. You will evaluate manufacturing methods, tooling, workflows, and production processes to identify opportunities for improvement. You will lead initiatives that enhance safety, quality, productivity, manufacturing efficiency, and operational performance.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Associate degree, technical certification, formal occupational training, military training, or equivalent hands-on experience in manufacturing technology, industrial technology, electronics technology, mechanical technology, or a related technical field
- 7+ years of related experience in manufacturing, production assembly, mechanical assembly, electronics assembly, or related production operations
- Expert knowledge of manufacturing processes, mechanical assembly, electrical assembly, engineering drawings, and production practices
- Extensive experience with advanced assembly techniques, manufacturing equipment, tooling, inspection methods, and process optimization
- Comprehensive understanding of quality systems, manufacturing documentation, lean manufacturing principles, and continuous improvement methodologies
- Proven ability to lead highly complex manufacturing operations while balancing quality, productivity, production schedules, cost, and operational efficiency
- Sound judgment in resolving complex production challenges and providing technical leadership to manufacturing teams
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams)
- Experience with manufacturing equipment, test equipment, and production systems
- Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), ERP systems, and electronic work instruction applications (e.g., Epicor, SAP, Solumina, or equivalent)
- Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, conditional resident, asylee, or refugee, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
