Aviation Technician (Manufacturing Technician II)Location: Littleton, CO
Contract Duration: Up to 6 months (with strong potential for full-time conversion)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM (occasional weekends and late days)
Work Environment: Cleanroom setting
Pay Range: $30-$45/hour (DOE)
Job OverviewWe are seeking a Manufacturing Technician II to join our team on a 6-month contract at our Littleton, CO facility. In this role, you will support development, production, quality, and continuous improvement efforts for space hardware, including cameras, cables & harnesses, electrical boxes, and power distribution systems.
Key Responsibilities- Fabricate and validate critical flight hardware, including mechanical and electrical assemblies, and flight Ground Support Equipment, following flight drawings, procedures, and quality standards.
- Assist engineers with manufacturing and testing of flight/prototype hardware, development of test infrastructure, and documentation of assembly/test procedures.
- Identify and report non-conformances to engineering and quality assurance.
- Collaborate with facilities and maintenance teams to ensure timely repair and upkeep of production equipment.
- Work with manufacturing engineering to optimize manufacturing orders and clarify process instructions.
Essential Skills- Hands-on experience with hardware, multimeters, assembly inspection, blueprint reading, hand tools, oscilloscopes, electronics, and electromechanical assembly.
- Knowledge of ESD practices.
- Proficiency in testing, mechanical/electrical assemblies, schematic reading, test equipment, PCB handling, calibration, production, and wiring.
Additional Qualifications- High School Diploma or GED (advanced technical training preferred).
- Minimum 2 years of experience in aerospace manufacturing or a similar role.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and fabrication skills.
- Intermediate computer skills (Microsoft Office 365).
- Ability to stand, walk, and handle tools; lift/move up to 50 lbs.
- Vision requirements: close, distance, and color vision.
- Must be able to prove U.S. Personhood to meet ITAR compliance
Why Join Us?- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge space hardware projects.
- 6-month contract with high likelihood of full-time conversion.
- Grow your career in the aerospace industry.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Littleton, CO.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $30.00 - $45.00/hr.
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 TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Littleton,CO.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Jan 26, 2026.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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