Mechanical Technician (Los Angeles, CA)

Trusted Space, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Life and AD&D insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays and generous PTO

Disability insurance

Job summary

Trusted Space, LLC in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Mechanical Technician with laboratory experience to perform assembly, test, and repair of spacecraft payload products and related equipment destined for spaceflight applications. The role requires following detailed work instructions and interpreting mechanical drawings, with documentation of results and data.

Cross-functional collaboration with engineers and management is expected, along with setup, calibration, testing, and troubleshooting of

Qualifications

• Minimum five years in a laboratory environment performing assembly, test, and/or repair work.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and use lab measurement equipment.
• Experience following test procedures, work instructions and assembly documentation.
• Experience in a regulated environment (AS9100C/ISO9001 or similar) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform test procedures, troubleshoot issues, and develop diagnostics prototype modes.
• Provide feedback to and execute Work Instructions.
• Assemble electronics racks, jigs, and test fixtures.
• Assemble cables and harnesses, structures and electro-mechanical systems.
• Perform product and system testing, dimensional measurement, environmental testing.
• Set up workstations, perform preventative maintenance and calibration of equipment and tools.
• Complete assembly documentation.
• Move small equipment throughout the facility.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Test procedures

Dimensional inspection

Troubleshooting

Communication

Team collaboration

Independent work

Documentation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary

• Position Title: Mechanical Technician
• Position ID: TA286
• Location(s): In Office; Los Angeles, CA
• Application Deadline: We are accepting applications on an ongoing basis
• Security Clearance Requirement: None, must be TS/ SCI eligible

Job Description

Trusted Space is seeking a Mechanical Technician with experience in a laboratory environment, performing assembly, test, and/or repair work to join our team. Candidate will be responsible for mechanical assembly, integration and test of spacecraft payload products, components, and related equipment destined for spaceflight applications. Candidate will be expected to follow detailed work instructions and interpret mechanical drawings, complete work orders, perform test procedures, and document results and data. Regular interaction with other technicians, engineering and management drives need for good communication skills. They will also perform a variety of technical functions related to the support of engineering activities such as set up, operation, maintenance, modification, testing, calibration and troubleshooting of mechanical or electro-mechanical systems, experimental design circuitry, development of prototype models or specialized test equipment. While this role is primarily focused on mechanical tasks, cross-functional support may be required at times in the area of electronics test and checkout.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform test procedures, troubleshoot issues, and develop diagnostics prototype modes.
• Provide feedback to and execute Work Instructions
• Assemble electronics racks, jigs, and test fixtures
• Assemble cables and harnesses, structures and electro-mechanical systems
• Perfo rm product and system testing, dimensional measurement, environmental testing
• Setup workstations, perform preventative maintenance and calibration of equipment and tools
• Complete assembly documentation
• Assemble and move small, desktop-size equipment throughout the facility

Qualifications

• United States citizenship required
• Willing to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance
• Minimum of five (5) years of direct professional experience in a laboratory environment, performing assembly, test, and/or repair work
• Can work independently and as part of a team of his/her peers
• Comfortable presenting to diverse audiences including technical and non-technical experts and peers
• Demonstrated experience with hands-on mechanical assembly, integration and test
• Demonstrated experience following test procedures, work instructions and assembly documentation
• Demonstrated experience interpreting mechanical drawings, performing dimensional checks and use of wide-variety of lab measurement equipment
• Experience in a lab environment
• Experience in a regulated environment such as AS9100C, ISO9001 or similar
• Familiarity with standard shop hand tools and power tools
• Familiarity with checking out equipment and parts from an inventory management system
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools

Desired Skills and Experience

• An active Top Secret/SCI clearance
• Experience with high-tech medical, aerospace or other electronics manufacturing environment
• Has direct space systems development, integration, and test experience
• Has worked on multi-disciplinary teams of engineers
• Directly worked on multiple spacecraft programs performing similar work

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $75,000 - $130,000. Please note that this range is a general guideline and can vary. Trusted Space, LLC considers several factors when extending an offer including, but not limited to: scope, location, position responsibilities, education/training, key skills and business considerations.

Benefits

Trusted Space seeks to create an environment where Employees are empowered and supported to achieve their full potential. We encourage life-long learning within our agile and innovative work environment. We offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans; life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance; 401(k) plan; paid holidays and generous paid time off; short-term and long-term disability insurance; and other benefits to promote health, wellness, and a positive work-life balance.

About Trusted Space

Trusted Space is the premier provider of trusted autonomy and battlespace management software solutions enabling machine speed sensing, sense making, decision making, and acting for critical space and intelligence missions. Our portfolio includes trusted autonomy software products, real-time image processing capabilities, advanced space mission engineering services, and space operations & training solutions. We empower government and commercial customers to achieve mission superiority in space reconnaissance & surveillance, dynamic space operations, space-based ISR, and ground/command & control (C2) systems.

Our Culture

Rooted in our adherence to the Golden Rule – to treat others as we want to be treated – Trusted Space fosters a culture of innovation, mission-focus, agility, and technical excellence. We offer a collaborative and supportive work environment, world-class benefits, and work-life balance. We encourage life-long learning and continuous improvement in all we do. We consider it a privilege to work with our customers to provide solutions to our most difficult national security and intelligence challenges.

Trusted Space, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, national origin, veteran status, disability status or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. All aspects of employment are decided based on qualifications, merit, competence, performance, and business need.

This is a full time position