Lead AIT Technician

Loft

Golden, Colombia

Full Time

Posted September 2, 2026

$110k - $150k

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Job Description

5+ years of hands-on experience assembling and integrating spacecraft, aerospace hardware, or similarly complex high-reliability hardware.

Requirements

5+ years of hands-on experience assembling and integrating spacecraft, aerospace hardware, or similarly complex high-reliability hardware.
Demonstrated experience leading, mentoring, and/or managing technicians in an assembly or production environment.
Strong hands-on mechanical and electrical assembly skills, with a solid understanding of high-reliability workmanship practices.
Ability to interpret and work from engineering drawings, schematics, 3D models, technical specifications, and detailed work instructions.
Experience using precision hand tools, torque tools, measurement equipment, and other equipment commonly used for spacecraft or aerospace hardware assembly.
Experience working within controlled manufacturing and engineering processes, including configuration-controlled documentation, PDM/PLM systems, ECOs, and/or non-conformance processes.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to provide clear technical guidance, feedback, and coaching.
Meticulous attention to detail and a strong sense of ownership over the quality of work performed.
Ability and willingness to remain hands-on with spacecraft hardware while taking responsibility for the development and performance of the technician team.
Previous experience as a Lead Technician, Senior Technician, or Technician Manager in the aerospace or space industry.
Experience with spacecraft Assembly, Integration, and Test (AIT) from initial hardware integration through vehicle-level activities.
Familiarity with aerospace workmanship standards such as IPC/WHMA-A-620, J-STD-001, NASA-STD-8739, or equivalent standards.
Experience with RF hardware or RF-related spacecraft integration.
Software or programming experience, particularly Python.
Experience contributing to FRACAS, NCR, root cause analysis, or corrective action processes.
Certified forklift and/or crane operator.

Benefits & Perks

100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance option for employees and dependents
Flexible Spending (FSA) and Health Savings (HSA) Accounts offered with an employer contribution to the HSA
100% employer paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability insurance
Flexible Time Off policy for vacation and sick leave, and 12 paid holidays
401(k) plan and equity options
Daily catered lunches and snacks
International exposure to our team in France
Fully paid parental leave; 14 weeks for primary caregiver and 10 weeks for secondary caregiver
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Off-sites and many social events and celebrations
Relocation assistance when applicable