About Urban Sky

Urban Sky is a venture-backed aerospace startup on a mission to pioneer humanity’s routine, easy access to the stratosphere and the value locked within it. We design, build, operate, and sell stratospheric balloon systems. The data we collect supports a wide range of applications, from real-time wildfire monitoring to urban mapping. Our technology is also employed by government customers including the Department of War (DoW), NASA, and others. Urban Sky sends flight vehicles to the stratosphere on a weekly basis.

Our team consists of engineers, makers, developers, and doers who believe in the power of human potential when passion meets utility within a small, supportive team. At Urban Sky we strive to create a team culture grounded in candor, inclusion, respect and empowerment.

We aim to build the next chapter of stratospheric history in Denver and Texas and are seeking self-starting, open-minded, and hard-working team members.

Position Overview / Onsite / Full-time / Hourly

Urban Sky is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented, and hands-on Manufacturing Kitting Technician to support daily production and assembly operations. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working directly with hardware, thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, and takes pride in producing high-quality work.

The Manufacturing Kitting Technician will support the preparation, assembly, organization, and quality verification of kits, assemblies, and subassemblies used throughout manufacturing. This position plays a critical role in ensuring production materials are complete, accurate, and delivered on schedule while maintaining strict adherence to work instructions, quality standards, and material traceability requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on manufacturing, hardware preparation, and production support activities.
• Assemble kits and hardware according to work instructions, BOMs, and manufacturing requirements.
• Maintain accurate material traceability, including lot and serial number tracking where required.
• Inspect and verify hardware for completion, quality, and compliance before handoff.
• Ensure all work is properly documented in accordance with company quality systems.
• Support production schedules by meeting delivery deadlines and maintaining workflow efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support manufacturing and operational needs.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Assist with batch builds and high-volume production tasks as required.
• Operate and support 3D printing processes, including preparing printers, starting print jobs, monitoring print quality, troubleshooting issues, and performing post-print finishing activities.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident status required.
• Must be located within commuting distance of Denver, CO.
• Valid Colorado Driver’s License.
• Ability to work effectively within a small, collaborative team environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks based on production demands.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, BOMs, and quality documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness to perform hands-on manufacturing and repetitive production tasks.
• Availability to work variable day shifts of 8 to 12 hours, Monday through Friday, and accommodate frequent schedule changes inherent to a startup environment.
• Willingness to work required overtime, which typically accounts for 30–40% of hours annually.
• Ability to sit, stand, and perform assembly work for up to 12 hours per shift.

Nice-To-Haves

• Experience in aerospace, manufacturing, production, assembly, or related hands-on technical operations.
• Familiarity with inventory control systems.
• Experience working in a startup or fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision.
• 15 days paid leave, plus paid holidays.
• Cell Phone Bill Stipend.

Urban Sky is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.