Aerospace Propulsion Tech — CNC Tube Bending (Equity)

Cantos Ventures; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Health insurance

401(k) retirement planning

Flexible PTO

Free on-site catered meals

Job summary

Astranis, a California-based space company, is seeking a Propulsion Technician to coordinate and support the production of propulsion hardware. You will operate a CNC tube bender, use metal fabrication tools, and manage a large propulsion components inventory to keep satellites on schedule.

You will interpret drawings, perform inspections, and work across shifts. The role offers equity, robust benefits, and on-site meals.

Qualifications

• Ability to program CNC equipment, and operate fabrication tools
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, test plans, and work to procedures
• Ability to operate cranes, man lifts, tugs & handling equipment
• Willing and able to work all shifts, overtime, and/or weekends as required
• Willing and able to travel to support vendor visits and trainings
• Climbing ladders, long durations of standing, grasping, sitting, pulling, and physical bending movements
• Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs unassisted

Responsibilities

• Program, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain a CNC Tube Bender, and otherl metal fabrication tools for aerospace applications
• Prepare metal components for welding and/or assembly into micro-GEO satellites
• Manage the inventory and material traceability for thousands of propulsion components
• Perform dimensional and quality inspections on propulsion components and assemblies
• Follow processes and work instructions, complete associated paperwork, and provide detailed feedback to authors
• Identify and procure capital equipment, manage its installation, and perform its commissioning
• Be a jack-of-all-trades around the factory - learn new skills, help other teams, be able to find other uses for your talents

Skills

CNC programming

drawings interpretation

crane operation

shift work

travel flexibility

physical fitness

lifting 25 lbs

Tools

CNC Tube Bender

FARO Arm

CMM

Job description

Astranis, a California-based space company, is seeking a Propulsion Technician to coordinate and support the production of propulsion hardware. You will operate a CNC tube bender, use metal fabrication tools, and manage a large propulsion components inventory to keep satellites on schedule.

You will interpret drawings, perform inspections, and work across shifts. The role offers equity, robust benefits, and on-site meals.