Mechanical Subassemblies Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, vision & dental 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 in launch and space environments, following strict procedures and quality standards, and collaborate with engineers and quality teams to resolve issues.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Technical background in mechanical systems, aerospace manufacturing, or related field.
• 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

Read drawings & GD&T

Manual dexterity

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Torque wrenches

Hand tools

Job description

Description

As a Mechanical Subassemblies Technician at Impulse, you will support the assembly, integration, test, and maintenance of spacecraft mechanisms and mechanical subsystems. This role works hands-on with precision hardware that must perform reliably in launch and space environments, following detailed procedures and strict quality standards.

Department

Manufacturing

Location

Redondo Beach

Compensation

$35.00 - $48.00 / hour

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

Minimum 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)

Preferred Skills And Experience

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with mechanisms/components working on aerospace, spacecraft, satellite, launch vehicle or defense manufacturing
• Familiarity with cleanroom or controlled assembly environments
• 4+ years of hands-on experience with mechanism testing (functional, deployment, or life-cycle testing)
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as required
• Willingness to work flexible hours, overtime, or shifts as needed to support program milestones

Additional Information

Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity.

• long-term incentives, in the form of stock options
• access to medical, vision & dental coverage
• access to a 401(k) retirement plan

Impulse Space’s spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder), an individual granted asylum in the U.S., or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.