Aerospace Fabricator

Astranis · San Francisco · Other

Posted 2026-09-19

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Aerospace Fabricator

As a Aerospace Fabricator, you will be responsible for coordinating and supporting the production of propulsion hardware. You will also be responsible for operating and maintaining a world-class CNC tube bender, metal fabrication tools, as well as managing an inventory of space hardware.

Role

Program, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain a CNC Tube Bender, and otherl metal fabrication tools for aerospace applications

Prepare metal components for welding and/or assembly into micro-GEO satellites

Manage the inventory and material traceability for thousands of propulsion components

Perform dimensional and quality inspections on propulsion components and assemblies

Follow processes and work instructions, complete associated paperwork, and provide detailed feedback to authors

Identify and procure capital equipment, manage its installation, and perform its commissioning

Be a jack-of-all-trades around the factory - learn new skills, help other teams, be able to find other uses for your talents

Requirements

Ability to program CNC equipment, and operate fabrication tools

Ability to interpret technical drawings, test plans, and work to procedures

Ability to operate cranes, man lifts, tugs & handling equipment

Willing and able to work all shifts, overtime, and/or weekends as required

Willing and able to travel to support vendor visits and trainings

Climbing ladders, long durations of standing, grasping, sitting, pulling, and physical bending movements

Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs unassisted

Don't meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria

Bonus

3+ years of experience doing tube bending, aerospace/ high-precision assembly or fabrication, and/or CNC machine operation

Experience operating a CNC tube bender

Experience operating a FARO arm or CMM

Good understanding of GD&T

Experience welding, specifically orbital tube welding (OTW)

Experience related to other roles in the production of satellites, i.e. machining, welding, assembly, or harnessing

What we offer:

All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits.

Base pay is just one component of Astranis’s total rewards package. Your compensation also includes a significant equity package via incentive stock options, high-quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance, 401(k) retirement planning, flexible PTO, and free on-site catered meals.

Astranis pay ranges are informed and defined through professional-grade salary surveys and compensation data sources. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, and the level and scope of the position.

Base Hourly Pay

$36—$47 USD

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