Integration Technician

Northwood Space; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 37,195 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company stock options

Discretionary performance bonuses

Flexible vacation

Comprehensive health care

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

A leading aerospace technology company is looking for Technicians in Torrance, CA. This role focuses on assembling and integrating antenna systems for satellite communications. Candidates should have strong mechanical aptitude and experience with hand tools. The position offers a full-time contract and a competitive hourly wage of $27 – $30. Benefits include long-term incentives and opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude through hands-on projects.
• Ability to follow mechanical drawings or assembly instructions.
• Experience with common hand tools and shop equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble mechanical and electromechanical subassemblies.
• Integrate subassemblies into complete antenna assemblies.
• Perform mechanical alignment and structural integration.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Ability to read mechanical drawings

Experience with hand tools

Comfort with precision components

Education

Technical training or equivalent experience

Tools

Torque tools

3D printers

Job description

Location

Torrance, CA

Employment Type

Full time

Department

Engineering

Compensation

• $27 – $30 per hour

Compensation at Northwood Space is based on role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary depending on job-related skills, education, experience, and technical expertise. In addition to base salary, Northwood Space offers long-term incentives such as company stock options and discretionary performance bonuses. Benefits include equity, comprehensive health care, flexible vacation, retirement savings plans, and opportunities for professional development.

About Northwood Space:

Northwood is on a mission to build a data highway between earth and space and bring the benefits of space to the masses through innovations in space communications technologies. If you like building quickly and seeing your work deployed in locations around the globe with real impact, we want you at Northwood.

Role

Technicians support the build, integration, and test of hardware used in parabolic and phased-array antenna systems. The role focuses on assembling precision subassemblies and integrating them into complete antenna units used for ground-based satellite communications. The position is intended for early-career individuals with strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to learn manufacturing processes quickly.

Responsibilities

• Assemble mechanical and electromechanical subassemblies for antenna systems.
• Integrate subassemblies into complete parabolic and phased-array antenna assemblies.
• Perform mechanical alignment, fastening, and structural integration using hand and power tools.
• Follow engineering drawings, assembly instructions, and build documentation.
• Conduct basic verification checks including fit, alignment, and functional inspection.
• Support prototype builds and iterative hardware development.
• Maintain clean and organized workspaces, tools, and hardware inventory.
• Document build steps, issues, and deviations during assembly.
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to improve assembly processes.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude (hands-on projects, shop work, robotics, automotive work, etc.).
• Ability to read and follow mechanical drawings or assembly instructions.
• Experience using common hand tools and shop equipment.
• Comfort working with precision components and small mechanical assemblies.
• Strong attention to detail and quality of workmanship.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced hardware development environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical training, trade school, community college coursework, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Exposure to mechanical assembly, electronics assembly, or manufacturing environments.
• Experience with torque tools, fasteners, adhesives, or cable routing.
• Familiarity with prototyping tools such as 3D printers, mills, drill presses, or bandsaws.
• Basic understanding of RF hardware or antenna systems.