Jordan Valdez
Longmont,CO
Summary
Detail-oriented Flight Assembly Technician with expertise in mechanical assembly, cable/harness soldering, and PCB soldering. Committed to adhering to aerospace manufacturing standards and ensuring the reliability of flight systems.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Flight Assembly & Integration Technician III
Katalyst Space Technologies
Broomfield, CO
10.2025 - Current
- Assisted in integrating satellite hardware systems for precise operational efficiency of robotic space vehicle.
- Assisted in creation of test models for guidance, navigation, and control scenarios to calculate fuel and flight path of vehicle.
- Conducted routine testing and troubleshooting of integration processes to ensure flight system reliability.
- Supported flight assembly management activities, maintaining accurate documentation for hardware components.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to identify and resolve integration challenges effectively.
Gimbal Technician II (Contractor)
Tendeg
Louisville, CO
08.2024 - 09.2025
- Assembled all hardware to precise specifications following engineering documentation and workflow software.
- Collaborated with engineering team to troubleshoot equipment malfunctions efficiently.
- Documented repair processes and equipment performance for accuracy and compliance.
- Trained new technicians on operational procedures and safety protocols effectively.
- Supported inventory management by tracking spare parts usage and reordering as needed.
- Contributed to process improvements that streamlined operational workflows and reduced downtime.
Engineering R&D Technician III
SolidPower
Louisville, CO
11.2022 - 12.2024
- Conducted thin film coating experiments to develop and optimize solid-state battery technologies for enhanced performance.
- Collaborated with engineers to troubleshoot issues and improve product designs effectively.
- Operated custom robotic assembly machines, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and operational standards.
- Inspected and documented test production coupons in comprehensive reports for team review.
- Assisted in the preparation of prototypes, streamlining processes for production-level battery processes and help ensure employee safety.
Production Technician II
Redwire Space
Longmont, CO
06.2021 - 11.2022
- Precision assembly and integration of mechanical hardware with composite structures to produce space-rated deployable mechanisms.
- Peer-to-peer quality control inspections to ensure adherence to production standards.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to troubleshoot and resolve production issues promptly and efficiently.
- Strict adherence to engineering documentation systems to track workflow and safety requirements to ensure hardware safety and cleanliness.
Manufacturing Technician (Contractor)
EnerSys Advanced Systems/ABSL Space Products
Longmont, CO
03.2020 - 03.2020
- Assembled precision configurations of onboard power systems and batteries to flight-level quality for various NASA customers.
- Trained and certified to internal mechanical hardware assembly standards.
- Operated and monitored ovens and dry-box machines to remove moisture from flight batteries and ensure best hardware safety.
- Collaborated with engineering, quality assurance, and planner team to streamline documentation and ensure schematic composition.
- Monitored inventory levels and coordinated supply chain logistics for timely material availability.
- Conducted peer-to-peer quality inspection production processes and operations to verify precise adherence to hardware standards
Associate Technician
Ball Aerospace (Contractor)
Broomfield, CO
05.2018 - 11.2019
- Assembled high-precision cable and test cabinets to extremely high standards of internal production tolerances and compliance.
- Disciplined adherence to company software workflow and engineering documentation to ensure best quality products.
- Executed quality control inspections to uphold compliance with industry standards and specifications, both IPC and far more precise Ball Internal standards.
- Networking with engineering team to assemble and troubleshoot hardware of different designs to meet customer needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Central High School
Pueblo, COSkills
- Certified to IPC-620 (IPC/WHMA-A-620)
- Certified to J-STD-001 with Space Addendum (J-STD-001ES/HS)
- Aerospace manufacturing standard familiarity
- Schematic and production drawing adherence
- Cable/Harness soldering & PCB soldering
- Mechanical assembly and integration of aerospace hardware
- ESD safety
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Excellent communication
- Reliability
Accomplishments
- Flight Battery Assembly for Sierra Space Dreamchaser Vehicle
- Fight Assembly of Remote Orbital Servicing Vehicle (LINK) designed to undertake NASA & Goddard's Swift Telescope Reboost Mission
Timeline
Flight Assembly & Integration Technician III
Katalyst Space Technologies
10.2025 - Current
Gimbal Technician II (Contractor)
Tendeg
08.2024 - 09.2025
Engineering R&D Technician III
SolidPower
11.2022 - 12.2024
Production Technician II
Redwire Space
06.2021 - 11.2022
Manufacturing Technician (Contractor)
EnerSys Advanced Systems/ABSL Space Products
03.2020 - 03.2020
Associate Technician
Ball Aerospace (Contractor)
05.2018 - 11.2019
High School Diploma -
Central High School