About Urban Sky:

Urban Sky is a venture-backed aerospace startup that is redefining the way we analyze Earth from the stratosphere. We design, build, operate, and sell stratospheric balloon systems. The data we collect supports a range of applications, from real-time wildfire monitoring to urban mapping.

We are writing the next chapter of stratospheric history in Denver and are seeking self-starting, open-minded, and hard-working team members.

Role Description:

As Urban Sky's R&D Electronics Technician, you will be responsible for research and development PCB assembly, rework, and integration at our Denver, CO headquarters. Your role will be crucial in ensuring we have a consistent level of quality in our R&D hardware. You'll work with our hardware engineering team to assemble R&D systems for in-house testing and test flight operations. This department is in its early stages, so you will be heavily involved in implementing and executing organizational processes, in addition to hands-on mechatronics assembly.

This position is onsite at our Denver, CO HQ.

Key Functions:

• Control the manufacture of various PCBAs. This includes operating our in-house equipment (pick-and-place, stenciler, reflow oven, etc).

• Manufacture of all R&D avionics and payload systems. This includes the integration and testing of PCBAs with various electro-mechanical components.

• Troubleshoot board issues with assistance from our Electrical Engineering team.

Skills & Experience:

• Experience with electronics manufacturing and debugging

• Experience reading electrical schematics and PCB outlines

• Ability to multitask while maintaining a high level of attention to detail and precision

• Ability to document work and follow organizational processes

• Ability to self-manage a variety of projects on a day-to-day basis in an ever-improving environment

Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience with 3D printing

• Experience with PCB assembly equipment (pick and place, semi-automatic stenciler, reflow oven, etc.)

• Exposure to a startup environment

• Experience with RCA (root cause analysis) debugging

Benefits:

• Base pay $25 - $36 / hour

• We are required to post this salary range per Colorado law. Your salary will be determined based on your abilities and experience.

• Medical, Vision and Dental

• 15 Vacation Days

• Cell Phone Bill Stipend

Requirements:

• Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident

• Located or willing to relocate to Denver, CO

NOTE: Research suggests that women and BIPOC individuals may self-select out of opportunities if they don’t meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who believes that they have the skills and the passion necessary to succeed here to apply for this role.

Urban Sky is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.