Aerospace Mechanical Technician — Space Power Systems

Star Catcher; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Star Catcher is seeking a Mechanical Technician in Jacksonville, FL to support the development of space-to-space power beaming spacecraft and the Star Catcher Network. You will design, assemble, test, and maintain mechanical systems and components used on spacecraft, satellites, and space technologies.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor's in mechanical/structural or aerospace engineering and at least four years of hands-on experience in aerospace manufacturing, assembly tooling, and machine shop

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, structural, or aerospace engineering.
• At least four years of experience designing, analyzing and building mechanical structures in an aerospace manufacturing environment or equivalent.
• Experience with assembly tooling and/or composites fabrication and assembly.
• At least four years of machine shop experience.
• At least four years of integration experience.
• Experience working in a clean room environment.
• Creative problem-solving skills with the ability to develop innovative solutions to advanced engineering challenges.

Responsibilities

• Build and assemble components for spacecraft, including structural elements, propulsion systems, and other mechanical systems.
• Develop and test prototypes of mechanical components and systems to verify performance and reliability.
• Oversee manufacturing and assembly of mechanical components and manage parts procurement to meet design specs.
• Perform second party verifications and visually inspect assemblies to drawings, engineering specs, and procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate mechanical systems into spacecraft and ensure material compatibility with specs.
• Create detailed documentation for designs, analyses, and testing procedures (reports, test plans, and design docs).
• Manage project timelines, resources, and budgets related to mechanical engineering tasks.

Skills

CAD software

Mechanical design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, structural, or aerospace engineering

Job description

Star Catcher is seeking a Mechanical Technician in Jacksonville, FL to support the development of space-to-space power beaming spacecraft and the Star Catcher Network. You will design, assemble, test, and maintain mechanical systems and components used on spacecraft, satellites, and space technologies.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor's in mechanical/structural or aerospace engineering and at least four years of hands-on experience in aerospace manufacturing, assembly tooling, and machine shop