Principal Technician Machining Emphasis

Blue Canyon Technologies, RTX's small satellite manufacturer and mission services provider, is solving some of the toughest challenges in space. Our components and bus platforms have completed missions ranging from very-low Earth orbits to lunar and interplanetary journeys at a fraction of the cost of traditional space systems. We support premier defense, commercial and civil organizations including the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, NASA, MIT Lincoln Lab, the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, University of Colorado and more. Join our innovative and dynamic company as we build, test and operate the small spacecraft of the future.

Position Purpose: Principal Technician (Machining & Assembly), this is a dual competency role with a high level of autonomy, uniquely combining high-level CNC programming/operation with the full scope of mechanical and electrical assembly responsibilities, serving as a technical bridge between fabrication and integration operations.

Title: Principal Technician

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Range: $41.00 - 50.00/hour

(Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.)

On-site position at our Lafayette, CO location (work locations are subject to change based on business need).

Benefits:

• Employer sponsored health, dental, and vision benefits effective the first of the month following hire date
• Life insurance
• 401k (matching 4% with a minimum 5% contribution)
• Generous PTO (3 weeks of vacation + 3 floating holidays, 2 weeks of sick time, 7 paid holidays throughout the year) and parental leave

Job Responsibilities:

Machining Excellence (Primary Differentiator)

• Develop, optimize, and execute CNC machining programs for complex aerospace components (G-code and CAM).
• Operate advanced CNC equipment (mills, lathes, multi-axis machines) with precision and efficiency (equipment setup, tool selection, and in-process verification).
• Troubleshoot machining issues and implement corrective actions to maintain quality standards.
• Use Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and industry best practices to collaborate with engineering for design and concept translation into manufacturable components.
• Perform and maintain records for equipment preventive maintenance (PM) (routine inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, and maintenance).

Mechanical & Electrical Assembly

• Lead the assembly of advanced mechanical and electrical aerospace components.
• Interpret and delegate work instructions, blueprints, and technical specifications.
• Execute precision assembly operations requiring meticulous attention to detail.
• Integrate machined components, electronics, and harnessing into larger assemblies and systems.
• Perform quality inspections using precision metrology tools and techniques.
• May program and operate automated conformal coating/PVA machines.
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Required Qualifications/Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 12+ years of progressively responsible aerospace/precision machining experience or related experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in CNC machining and mechanical assembly. Candidates also possessing experience in schematic interpretation, electronics, and wiring harness installation are preferred.
• Interpretation of blueprints/technical specification and applied knowledge of GD&T (ANSI/ASME Y14.5).
• Experience using metrology tools (CMM, Micrometers, Calipers, Multi-meters, etc.)
• Demonstrated experience leading and mentoring junior technicians.
• Experience using SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and/or Autodesk Fusion 360 for design interpretation.
• CAM software experience (Mastercam, Fusion 360 CAM, or similar).
• Excellent manual dexterity, ability to handle small parts
• Possess strong problem solving and communication abilities.
• High standard of workmanship is a must.
• Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education

Working Conditions:

This job operates in a professional office environment, but in a manufacturing company. This role uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, scanners, filing cabinets and fax machines. BCT anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted.  However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require BCT to shorten or extend the application window.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to stand, bend, reach, and walk. The position requires some light physical effort. This would require the ability to lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities are required by this job which includes close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Blue Canyon Technologies is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected factor. Colorado Residents:  In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation.  You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.  Blue Canyon Technologies is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact Melissa Po at
HR@bluecanyontech.com.