Tendeg LLC is a premier spacecraft deployables company. Our novel designs are enabling exciting missions providing high gain antennas for sensor applications and communications. We have 12 antennas on-orbit and 20 flight deliverables occurring in 2024. Our missions include Earth Science (weather, surface deformation and change); LEO, GEO and lunar communications; synthetic aperture radar (SAR); and unique radio frequency sensors for commercial and government applications. We have apertures from 50cm to 10m, VHF to Q/V-band, and precise 2-axis gimbals. Please join our innovative and rapidly growing team.

Tendeg’s Philosophy

We encourage innovation and entrepreneurial energy. We are successful because we take a unique approach to solving problems. We look for creative thinkers and self-motivated people that can collaborate within our open team environment. TENDEG is an acronym for TENacious Design and Engineering Group. Obviously, tenacity is another trait we embrace.

Title: Aerospace Technician I

Position Type: Full-Time

Pay Range: $19.23-$25.00 Hourly (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data)

Location: Louisville, CO

About the role: We are looking an Aerospace Technician 1 that will support the following programs:

• INCUS: NASA has selected Tendeg to deliver four Ka-band deployable antennas for a new Earth science mission called Investigation of Convective Updrafts (INCUS) that will study the behavior of tropical storms and thunderstorms, including their impacts on weather and climate models. https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/nasa-selects-new-mission- to-study-storms-impacts-on-climate-models
• 2-axis Gimbal Antennas: Tendeg has multiple contracts to develop, fabricate, test and deliver flight units for deployable high gain antennas from X-band to Q/V-band. These are for sensor and communication missions for LEO, MEO and lunar applications.
• Perimeter Truss Reflectors: Tendeg has multiple contracts to deliver large aperture antennas for GEO communications, SAR, and national security missions.

What you'll do:

• Read, understand, and execute work instructions to build mechanical assemblies.
• Assemble and verify precision tooling and spaceflight hardware using metrology equipment such as laser trackers and scanners.
• Build assemblies for flight with the use of small diameter string and precision tensioning techniques.
• Handle and tie small knots with strand ranging from 0.008” – 0.032” in diameter.
• Mix and apply two-part structural adhesives to assemblies.
• Perform fine detail mechanical assembly for spaceflight with delicate parts.
• Communicate with engineers and the production team to status work progress, confirm priorities, and keep work moving to schedule.
• Provide feedback for product and process improvements.
• Verify final built configuration of assemblies’ match engineering detailed in the work instructions and assembly drawing.
• Identify non-conforming parts encountered during the build process through notification to supervisor, engineering, and/or quality.
• Take ownership and maintain build documentation for assemblies being built. Including filling out work instructions, non-conformance reports and logging time against the applicable work order.
• Be willing to cross train in multiple areas of specialty.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Key job requirements:

• 0-5 years of experience, preferably in mechanical assembly.
• High School Diploma/GED

Desired Experience

• Experience performing light mechanical assembly is a plus
• Aerospace related experience/education is favorable but not required
• Technical writing skills preferred
• Preferred experience with calibrated tools and equipment
• Ability to read and work to engineering documentation
• Excellent manual dexterity, ability to handle small parts
• Possess strong problem solving and communication abilities
• Familiarity with small tools used for handheld assembly
• High standard of workmanship is a must

Benefits:

As we are growing and investing in our company, we invest in our team. We recognize employee contributions through competitive salaries and bonuses and take pride in taking care of our employees. Here is how we show our appreciation:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical/Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
• Tax Advantage Account (Flexible Spending Account) (FSA)
• Retirement Savings Plan-Traditional 401(k) Plan
• Employer Paid Short Term Disability and Basic Life, AD&D
• Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life and Long Term Disability
• EAP Program
• Company SWAG
• Company sponsored lunches/outings
• Dog friendly work environment
• Free company parking
• Break rooms fully stocked with snacks, drinks, and an espresso coffee machine

US Citizenship Is Required

Tendeg LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, national origin, veteran status and any other protected factor.