Aerospace Technician

Job Title: Electro-Mechanical Aerospace Technician Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Electro-Mechanical Aerospace Technician skilled in fine mechanical assembly, precision soldering, and the integration of aerospace and defense hardware. This role involves working with electromechanical components and subassemblies, ensuring they meet the highest quality standards.
Responsibilities
- Assemble, wire, solder, inspect, and test electromechanical components and subassemblies.
- Follow engineering drawings, work instructions, and quality standards meticulously.
- Build high-reliability hardware for aerospace, space, aviation, or defense manufacturing environments.
Essential Skills
- Strong hand-soldering skills and attention to detail.
- Experience in electrical, mechanical assembly, and environmental testing.
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and technical work instructions.
- Experience with high-reliability hardware in aerospace, space, aviation, or defense sectors.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience with fine mechanical assembly of aerospace, satellite, or defense hardware using precision hand tools and measurement equipment.
- Proficiency in IPC-J-STD-001 and/or IPC-A-610 soldering standards, including through-hole and surface-mount soldering.
- Ability to maintain strict quality and configuration control standards.
Work Environment
The role is based in an on-site manufacturing environment, with working hours from Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm. The dress code is casual.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Thornton, CO.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $41.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Thornton,CO.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 21, 2026. About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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