Aerospace Mechanisms Subassembly Technician

Impulse Space, Inc.; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Impulse Space in Redondo Beach is seeking a Mechanical Subassemblies Technician to support assembly, integration, test, and maintenance of spacecraft mechanisms and subsystems. You will work hands-on with precision hardware to meet strict quality and reliability requirements in launch environments.

Responsibilities include reading drawings and GD&T, performing inspections, and documenting results. The role offers growth in a dynamic space manufacturing setting with competitive hourly

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• Technical background in mechanical systems, aerospace manufacturing, or related field (trade school, military, or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience with precision mechanical assembly.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and GD&T as well as assembly procedures and specifications.
• Proficient with hand tools, torque tools, and measurement equipment (calipers, micrometers, torque wrenches).

Responsibilities

• Assemble, integrate, and test spacecraft mechanisms including hinges, latches, deployment systems, actuators, and release mechanisms.
• Follow detailed work instructions, engineering drawings, and procedures for flight and development hardware.
• Perform mechanical inspections, torque verification, alignment, and fit checks.
• Support functional testing, environmental testing, and troubleshooting of mechanisms.
• Document build steps, nonconformances, and test results in manufacturing and quality systems.
• Maintain cleanliness and configuration control of flight hardware.
• Work closely with engineers, quality, and other technicians to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Support rework, repair, and root-cause investigations as needed.

Skills

Precision assembly

Read blueprints

GD&T

Quality inspection

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Torque wrenches

Job description

Impulse Space in Redondo Beach is seeking a Mechanical Subassemblies Technician to support assembly, integration, test, and maintenance of spacecraft mechanisms and subsystems. You will work hands-on with precision hardware to meet strict quality and reliability requirements in launch environments.

Responsibilities include reading drawings and GD&T, performing inspections, and documenting results. The role offers growth in a dynamic space manufacturing setting with competitive hourly