Assembly, Integration, and Test Technician

As a team, we’ve launched five satellites into orbit, signed ten commercial deals worth over $1 billion in revenue, raised over $750 million from top global investors, and recruited a team of over 400 world-class engineers. We all work out of our (legendary) San Francisco office, which was once used to build ships during the World Wars.

Our satellites, which operate from geostationary orbit (GEO), weigh only 400 kg and utilize a proprietary software-defined radio payload. Each satellite can connect over two million people, and we’re very excited for the impact we’ll soon have in the Philippines, Mexico, and more!

Backed by substantial funding and a passionate, collaborative team, we offer a rewarding work environment where you'll learn and make a significant impact, no matter where you are in your career.

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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.