Payload Assembly Technician

Space Tango Payload Assembly TechnicianSpace Tango is an innovative space technology small business based in Lexington, Ky. Space Tango's mission is to manufacture health and technology products in space that create value and transformational solutions. Space Tango provides space-based automated facilities and payloads to support research and development and small-scale manufacturing needs of our partners and customers in the Low Earth Orbit environment and beyond. As a leader in automated systems, Space Tango pursues pathways to on-orbit production. Our vision is to inspire, innovate, and create a better future for humanity by utilizing the environment of space.The Payload Assembly Technician position is primarily responsible for the assembly of spaceflight payloads. Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, gathering and preparing components for assembly according to Bill of Materials and cleaning requirements, assembling components according to Build Procedures, and performing quality checks throughout and after the assembly to ensuring proper function of the assembly. The role requires working in controlled manufacturing and laboratory environments, and training will be provided for candidates with strong technical aptitude and a willingness to learn.Key ResponsibilitiesClean, sterilize, and prepare hardware components for spaceflight following defined protocolsSupport pre-flight hardware processing and post-use cleaningMaintain documentation related to hardware handling and cleanlinessPerform quality inspections of componentsPerform basic sterility testing on components/assembliesPrepare cleaning solutions according to SOPsFollow established SOPs for sterile techniques and biological safetyAssist with component manufacturing processesMaintain an organized, clean laboratory and workspaceWork in collaboration as part of a greater manufacturing and assembly team to ensure the highest quality output on scheduleWork closely with engineers and scientists to provide feedback on component and assembly processesOther duties as assignedRequirementsQualifications, Skills and ExperienceAssociate's degree in a related technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education, technical training, and relevant hands-on experiencePreferred:Hands on manual assembly and/or testing experience with small mechanical and electrical componentsPractical laboratory experience (academic, industry, or research lab)Familiarity with sterile techniques and basic lab practicesInterpersonal SkillsExtreme attention to detailFocus on qualityAbility to work effectively in a dynamic environment that includes working with changing needs and requirementsAbility to own technical assignment and work with supervisor to determine the urgency of a given taskExcellent written and verbal communication skillsMotivated for self, functional team, and company successWillingness to learn new skills and techniques from both external and internal sourcesSpace Tango is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Space Tango is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.This position may require access to technology and information subject to U.S. export control laws, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Employment is contingent upon the ability to obtain any necessary government authorizations to access and handle controlled technology and data. Candidates must be able to comply with all applicable export control regulations.