Assembly, Integration, and Test Technician
Assembly, Integration, and Test Technician
As an Assembly Integration and Test Technician, you will be responsible for assembling and testing satellite components, subassemblies, and fully integrated vehicles. The role requires both electrical and mechanical integration work to assemble the spacecraft as well as assisting with pneumatic and electrical testing.
Role
Assemble and test spacecraft and ground support equipment
Assemble and integrate the spacecraft using engineering models and procedures. Assemblies include: structural parts and mechanisms, RF waveguides, antenna, electronic boxes, harnesses, coax cables, thermal blankets
Maintain paperwork - work instructions, connector mate logs, test logs
Set up, adjust, and calibrate standard test equipment to conduct functional and environmental testing using test procedures
Perform spacecraft lifting and handling operations
Perform spacecraft testing of communications, telemetry and command, thermal, power, and propulsion subsystems per the applicable procedure
Operate subassembly and spacecraft pressure test consoles
Collaborate with Production engineers to develop and document build procedures
Requirements
2+ years of fundamental experience in assembly, manufacturing or maintenance
Ability to interpret technical drawings, test plans, and work to procedures
Ability to perform spacecraft integration tasks in clean room environment
Ability to operate cranes, man lifts, tugs & handling equipment
Experience working with general hand tools and torque wrenches
Familiar with windows style PC operating systems
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Climbing ladders, long durations of standing, grasping, sitting, pulling, and physical bending movements
Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs unassisted
Willing and able to work all shifts, overtime, and/or weekends as required
Willing and able to travel to support off-site launch site processing and environmental testing
Don't meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria
Bonus
Experience in the aerospace industry
Experience with handling and integrating space flight components and spacecraft environmental testing
Experience with pneumatics or hydraulics
Experience in operating cranes, man lifts, forklifts, and handling equipment
Hands-on experience using electrical test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, spectral analyzers, etc.)
Understanding and experience in environmental testing such as vibration, shock, thermal, burn-in, and TVAC.
50 hours a week expectation for our production team. First and second shift availability.
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
$30—$40 USD