Aerospace Lab Technician: Flight Hardware Builder

IRPI LLC; Wilsonville (OR); On-site; USD 83,096,832 - 117,481,728; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay: $29–$41/hr

Health & dental insurance

Retirement contributions

Paid vacation & holidays

Parental leave

Annual bonus opportunities

Flight-hardware exposure

Engineer mentorship

Job summary

IRPI LLC is seeking an Engineering Technician to be the hands-on backbone of our lab, turning designs into physical hardware. You will build test rigs, assemble engineering units, run 3D printing post-processing, and maintain lab equipment, contributing to NASA and commercial space hardware testing.

Join a team that values clean assemblies, well-maintained tools, and a hands-on perspective that improves hardware reliability and test data quality across projects.

Qualifications

• Read and work from engineering drawings, assembly instructions, and CAD models.
• Proficient with common hand and power tools and precision measurement tools.
• Experience with mechanical assembly, fasteners, torque specs, and precision hardware.
• Familiar with 3D printing and post-processing workflows; quick learner.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and documentation habits.
• Able to work independently while coordinating with engineers.

Responsibilities

• Build, assemble, and modify test rigs and experimental setups under engineer supervision.
• Fabricate mechanical assemblies from drawings and CAD models.
• Operate laser ablation manufacturing equipment, including setup and quality checks.
• Post‑process 3D-printed parts (support removal, curing, finishing) for FDM/SLA.
• Perform routine maintenance on lab, shop, and test equipment; troubleshoot issues.
• Support engineers during test campaigns: setup, instrumentation, teardown.
• Maintain an organized, safe lab/shop and track consumables and tooling.
• Document builds, maintenance, and as‑built configurations clearly.
• Flag design or manufacturability issues and suggest practical improvements.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Hand and precision tool use

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Documentation habits

Education

Trade school / Military / Maker experience

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

3D printing equipment (FDM/SLA)

Machining tools (lathe/mill)

Laser ablation equipment

Job description

IRPI LLC is seeking an Engineering Technician to be the hands-on backbone of our lab, turning designs into physical hardware. You will build test rigs, assemble engineering units, run 3D printing post-processing, and maintain lab equipment, contributing to NASA and commercial space hardware testing.

Join a team that values clean assemblies, well-maintained tools, and a hands-on perspective that improves hardware reliability and test data quality across projects.