Aerospace Solar Array Technician

Apex; Los Angeles (CA); In loco; USD 60.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Equity

Healthcare coverage

PTO 15–20 days

401(k) matching

Parental leave

Catered lunch

Descrizione del lavoro

Apex is seeking a Solar Technician to support the assembly, integration, and testing of solar array systems for our spacecraft platforms at our Los Angeles facility. This hands-on role involves close collaboration with engineering and production teams to build flight-ready hardware while upholding Apex's manufacturing scale ambitions.

The ideal candidate has a strong mechanical assembly background, meticulous attention to detail, and experience with precision hardware.

Competenze

• 3+ years in mechanical assembly, manufacturing, integration, or production environments.
• Experience assembling precision mechanical or electromechanical hardware.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, assembly instructions, and technical documentation.
• Proficiency with hand tools, torque tools, measurement equipment, and precision assembly techniques.
• Familiarity with mechanical fastening, bonding, and hardware installation processes.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality, safety, and workmanship standards.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced production environment.

Mansioni

• Perform mechanical assembly, integration, and testing of spacecraft solar array systems and associated hardware.
• Assemble precision mechanical components using engineering drawings, work instructions, and established manufacturing procedures.
• Install and integrate solar panels, deployment mechanisms, hinges, brackets, fasteners, and associated components.
• Perform torque operations, bonding, adhesive applications, and other precision assembly processes.
• Use hand tools, power tools, measurement equipment, and specialized fixtures to complete hardware builds.
• Inspect completed assemblies to ensure compliance with engineering specifications, quality standards, and workmanship requirements.
• Identify, document, and troubleshoot assembly issues, nonconformances, and manufacturing challenges.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers, quality inspectors, and other technicians to resolve production issues.
• Support functional testing, deployment testing, and verification activities for solar array assemblies.
• Maintain accurate build records, traceability documentation, and production data.
• Follow established safety, FOD prevention, and ESD control procedures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, and repeatability.

Conoscenze

Mechanical assembly

Reading engineering drawings

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Safety and workmanship

Independent work

Quality assurance

Troubleshooting

Strumenti

Torque tools

Measurement equipment

Hand tools

Adhesives and bonding

Fixtures and jigs

Production documentation

Descrizione del lavoro

Apex is seeking a Solar Technician to support the assembly, integration, and testing of solar array systems for our spacecraft platforms at our Los Angeles facility. This hands-on role involves close collaboration with engineering and production teams to build flight-ready hardware while upholding Apex's manufacturing scale ambitions.

The ideal candidate has a strong mechanical assembly background, meticulous attention to detail, and experience with precision hardware.