Engineering Technician I - 2nd shift

Do you have a passion for hands-on, technical work in a fast paced environment? We may have the opportunity for you! As an Engineering Technician I, you will be using your skills and expertise to perform a variety of duties in the electronic, mechanical, electromechanical, and/or optical areas. You'll assist with constructing, troubleshooting, calibrating, testing, and maintaining our equipment, components, devices, or systems and help ensure our systems and components meet established specifications. This is a great opportunity to get in, learn and train on the job and start a career at Sierra Space!Sierra Space, based in Louisville, Colorado with operations in Madison, Wisconsin, Durham, North Carolina, and Kennedy Space Center, Florida, designs and manufactures advanced spacecraft, satellites, propulsion and environmental systems, spacecraft subsystems and components for the U.S. government (including NASA), commercial customers and international organizations. Learn more about Sierra Space. Learn more about Sierra Space **This position is for 2nd shift**Must-haves:High School Diploma or equivalentA higher level degree may substitute for experienceRelated experience may be considered in lieu of required educationAbility to read and understand mechanical and electrical drawings, diagrams, schematics, and manualsAbility to work with standard laboratory test equipment, other measurement equipment, hand tools, and power toolsPreferred:Technical abilityPrevious experience and/or certifications within the aerospace and defense industryPrevious experience in a manufacturing environmentExperience with AutoCAD or other 3-D CAD softwarePrevious experience and/or certifications within the aerospace and defense industryThe ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance may be required Learn more about the background check process for Security ClearancesIMPORTANT NOTICE:To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.With 30+ years of proven spaceflight heritage, Sierra Space has provided more than 4,000 space systems, subsystems and components to customers worldwide, and participated in more than 500 missions to space, including to Mars. The company has technology in production and in development to enable space habitats for short- and long-duration space travel, a fleet of Dream Chaser spaceplanes, and the first free-flying commercial space station. Please visit www.sierraspace.com to learn more about Sierra Space, its business areas, capabilities, programs, products and services.Hourly Rate; $ 22.17 - $30.49   Physical/Mental/Emotional Requirements:Frequently walk, sit, stand, climb stairs and stepsFrequently repeat same hand, arm, and finger motion many times to include finger and hand dexterityFrequently requires vision abilities to include close, distance, depth perception, and telling the difference between colorsFrequently requires hearing abilities to include discerning different tones and volumesFrequently lifting or carrying up to 50 lbs.Working Conditions:Occasionally exposed to outdoor elements (high/low temperatures, sun, rain/snow, etc.)Occasionally exposed to fumes or hazardous chemicals/materialsOccasionally exposed to loud noisesSafety Sensitive Position:Responsible for the safety and security of people or propertyInspects, handles, or transports explosives, dangerous or hazardous materialsInspects structures, equipment or vehiclesPerforms Aviation related dutiesOperate or supervise vehicles, heavy or dangerous equipment or machinerySierra Space offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 8%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.At Sierra Space, our mission is to dream, innovate, inspire and empower the next generation to transform humanity through technology and imagination. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our employees to bring their whole selves to their work. Sierra Space is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Contributions to Sierra Space come in many shapes and styles, and we believe diversity in our workforce fosters new and greater ways to dream, innovate, and inspire.