The Roleย
As an Integration Technician you will support Mega Class satelliteย integrationย across the full vehicle lifecycle, from primary structure and harness routing through propulsion systemย proofย andย leak testing, cleanroomย payloadย integration, and end-of-lineย functionalย testing.ย The ideal candidate is a versatile, hands-on technician comfortable working across mechanical, electrical, and fluid systems in a fast-paced environment.ย ย
Responsibilitiesย
- Perform hands-on assembly ofย theย primary and secondary structure, includingย sheet metalย panels, machined parts, and mechanismsย
- Route, install, secure, and inspect avionics and power harnesses on integrated vehiclesย
- Install electro-mechanical components including mechanisms, avionics, power, and propulsionย hardwareย
- Support propulsion system integration andย high-pressure operationsย followingย released procedures and safety protocolsย ย
- Collaborate closely with manufacturing, test, quality, and design engineering to resolve hardware issues in real timeย ย
- Follow detailed work instructions and manufacturing procedures, performing all work in the MES system (scanning, material consumption, and built traceability)ย ย
- Support cleanroom final integration activities includingย payload integration,ย functional testing, troubleshooting,ย vehicleย handling, and shipping preparationsย ย
- Practice 5S principles of organizing and sustaining an efficient and presentable workspaceย
- Provide consistent process improvement feedback to engineering and production leadershipย
- Occasionally supportย componentย assembly in sub-assembly stationsย
Qualificationsย
- 5+ years of experience assembling, integrating, and testing flight hardware in the aerospace industryย
- Proficiencyย with computers and ability to use MS Office and shop floor management softwareย
- Familiar with calibrated tools including multi-meters, calipers, torque wrenches, load cells, safety cable guns, and crimpersย ย
- Demonstratedย high levelย of ownership and problem-solving abilitiesย
- Experience working with FOD, ESD sensitive hardware and clean room requirementsย
Nice to Haveย
- Ability to read mechanical and engineering drawings and interpret tolerances (including GD&T)ย
- Experience working with engineering teams in development and production environmentsย
- Experience operating forklifts, cranes, and heavy equipmentย ย
- Experience working with electromechanical systems and familiarity with electrical schematicsย
- Strong communicationย skills with ability to communicate hardware and systems problems, and provide feedback on improving tooling processes and part designย
- Airframe & Powerplant Licenseย ย
- Ability to obtain or current hold top secret/SCI security clearanceย ย
Additional Requirementsย
- Must be able to perform repetitive tasks such as bending or twisting, grasping, standing, lifting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, carrying, and use hands toย operateย tools or machine controlsย
- Must be able to lift and carry parts or equipment up to 50 lbs. unassistedย
- Must be able to stand for extended periods of timeย
- Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as neededย
Compensation and Benefits:ย
- Hourly pay range for this non-exempt role is $35ย - $45ย + equity in the companyย
- Compensation will be based on several factors including, but not limitedย to:ย knowledge and skills, education, and experience levelย
- Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many otherย perksย