Description

Summary 

Space 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 Responsibilities 

• Clean, sterilize, and prepare hardware components for spaceflight following defined protocols 
• Support pre-flight hardware processing and post-use cleaning 
• Maintain documentation related to hardware handling and cleanliness 
• Perform quality inspections of components 
• Perform basic sterility testing on components/assemblies  
• Prepare cleaning solutions according to SOPs 
• Follow established SOPs for sterile techniques and biological safety 
• Assist with component manufacturing processes 
• Maintain an organized, clean laboratory and workspace 
• Work in collaboration as part of a greater manufacturing and assembly team to ensure the highest quality output on schedule 
• Work closely with engineers and scientists to provide feedback on component and assembly processes
• Other duties as assigned 

Requirements

 Qualifications, Skills and Experience  

• Associate’s degree in a related technical discipline,  or equivalent combination of education, technical training, and relevant hands-on experience 

Preferred:  

• Hands on manual assembly and/or testing experience with small mechanical and electrical components 
• Practical laboratory experience (academic, industry, or research lab) 
• Familiarity with sterile techniques and basic lab practices 

Interpersonal Skills 

• Extreme attention to detail  
• Focus on quality  
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment that includes working with changing needs and requirements 
• Ability to own technical assignment and work with supervisor to determine the urgency of a given task 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills  
• Motivated for self, functional team, and company success  
• Willingness to learn new skills and techniques from both external and internal sources 

Space 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.