AIT Technician - Vehicle Integration | Spacecraft Assembly

Terran Orbital Corporation; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) match

Flexible Time Off

Education reimbursement

Life insurance

Parental leave

Employee referrals

Company swag

Job summary

Terran Orbital is seeking an experienced AIT Technician – Vehicle Integration to support hands-on assembly of spacecraft vehicle sub-assemblies. Reporting to the Production Supervisor, you will ensure quality control in line with AS-9100 standards and contribute to integration activities.

The role operates on a weekday shift (Monday-Thursday, 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM) with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years hands-on electromechanical or spacecraft hardware assembly experience.
• Experience with wire harness routing and space flight integration.
• Ability to read detailed work instructions, blueprints and schematics.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of soldering tools; J-STD-001 preferred.
• Familiar with cleanroom standards and ESD precautions.
• Excellent visual acuity for inspections and color differentiation.
• U.S. Person or permanent resident status for export compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assemble complex electronic and mechanical modules per procedures.
• Operate hand tools: screwdrivers, torque wrenches, light power tools.
• Adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Communicate status and issues to the support engineering team.
• Update documentation and hardware statuses in online systems.
• Assist spacecraft integration activities.
• Maintain clean, safe, organized workspace; adhere to attendance policy.
• Perform lab duties: kitting, inventory, organization.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Electromechanical assembly

Spacecraft hardware

Wire harness routing

Read blueprints/schematics

Soldering (J-STD-001)

ESD standards

Color vision

U.S. Person eligibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Screwdrivers

Torque wrenches

Electrical testing tools

Job description

Terran Orbital is seeking an experienced AIT Technician – Vehicle Integration to support hands-on assembly of spacecraft vehicle sub-assemblies. Reporting to the Production Supervisor, you will ensure quality control in line with AS-9100 standards and contribute to integration activities.

The role operates on a weekday shift (Monday-Thursday, 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM) with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.