Electromechanical Technician — Spacecraft Power Systems

MP Space; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in the company

On-site Sydney HQ

Fast-moving startup environment

Job summary

MP Space in Sydney is scaling production of spacecraft power systems and is seeking an experienced hands-on technician to build flight hardware and assemble wiring harnesses to a flawless standard.

You will work closely with engineering to test, troubleshoot, and improve processes, write assembly documentation, and help bring new production lines online. This on-site role offers equity in the company in a fast-paced startup environment.

Qualifications

• Five+ years as a hands-on technician in electromechanical, electronics, electrical or motorsport work.
• Master-level wiring, harnessing, crimping, soldering and mechanical assembly skills.
• Experience in auto, medical devices, aerospace, defence or similar environment with high quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Build flight hardware and assemble, wire and integrate spacecraft battery systems, power electronics and electromechanical assemblies.
• Create wiring harnesses and cable assemblies with cutting, stripping, crimping, soldering, potting and bonding.
• Wrench, torque, stake and bond mechanical assemblies to drawings; follow IPC/WHMA-A-620 and IPC J-STD-001 standards.
• Test and troubleshoot using multimeters, power supplies, oscilloscopes, insulation and continuity testers.
• Record build/test data, help write work instructions and test procedures, and raise non-conformances to investigate root causes.

Skills

Wiring & harnessing

Crimping & soldering

Mechanical assembly

Electrical test equipment

Quality workmanship

Education

Certificate III/IV in Electrotechnology/Electronics/Engineering

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Job description

MP Space in Sydney is scaling production of spacecraft power systems and is seeking an experienced hands-on technician to build flight hardware and assemble wiring harnesses to a flawless standard.

You will work closely with engineering to test, troubleshoot, and improve processes, write assembly documentation, and help bring new production lines online. This on-site role offers equity in the company in a fast-paced startup environment.