Test Technician II
Urban Sky
About Urban Sky:
Urban Sky is a venture-backed aerospace startup that pioneers utilization of the stratosphere and reimagines the way humans view and analyze the earth. We design, build, operate, and sell stratospheric balloon systems, and the data we collect supports a wide range of applications, from real-time wildfire monitoring to urban mapping. Our technology is also employed by government customers including the Department of Defense (DoD), NASA, and others. Urban Sky sends flight vehicles to the stratosphere on a weekly basis.
Our team consists of engineers, makers, developers, and doers who believe in the power of human potential when passion meets utility within a small, supportive team. At Urban Sky we strive to create a team culture grounded in candor, inclusion, respect and empowerment.
We aim to build the next chapter of stratospheric history in Denver and are seeking self-starting, open-minded, and hard-working team members.
- Write assembly instructions and test procedures
- Document build & test results and anomaly reports
- Fabricate & assemble prototype and test articles
- Soft goods testing, including but not limited to permeability, adhesive fabric bond quality, tensile strength / mechanical property evaluation, environmental & climactic, thermal, optical, and degradation testing
- Prototyping and iteration of prototype articles based on test results and engineering input
- Provide support in the kitting and assembly process
- Cross-functional and cross-organizational collaboration
- Follow a project schedule and prioritize build tasks
- Inventory management
- Maintain tooling and test equipment
- 3+ years of experience in an engineering technician role
- A "can do" attitude, strong work ethic, and a strong attention to detail
- Comfortable with iteration and ambiguity in early-stage development
- Problem solver with good manual dexterity
- Able to stand, walk, and stoop; push, pull and lift or lower objects weighing up to 50 lbs
- Able to work under adverse conditions (e.g., dirty or noisy spaces)
- Aerospace and/or start-up experience
- Following and providing input to assembly and test documentation, including assembly instructions, test procedures and anomaly reports
- Parts ordering and basic inventory management for tools and parts
- Soft goods experience is a plus
- Electrical test experience is a plus
- Stock Options
- Medical, Vision and Dental
- Unlimited Vacation Days
- Cell Phone Bill Stipend
Urban Sky is required to post this salary range per Colorado law. Your salary will be determined based on your abilities and experience.
We expect all team members to actively leverage and continuously adapt to emerging AI tools as a core part of their daily workflow. Proficiency with job-relevant modern AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, GitHub Copilot) is expected and integral to success in this role.
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.
This position may require the candidate to deal with commodities, software, technology, defense articles, and/or technical data which are subject to the Export Administration Regulations and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations. Additional information may be requested so as to determine whether export authorization is required from the Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. If authorization is required, employment will be contingent upon the Company successfully obtaining such authorization from the relevant government agency.
Urban Sky is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.