Propulsion & Automation Technician — In-House 3D Printer Systems

United States Digital Space LLC; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Long-term incentives

401(k) retirement plan

Health insurance & dental

Paid vacation

10+ paid holidays

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC seeks a Propulsion Technician to build and develop our in-house additive manufacturing printers. You will work with design/build engineers and toolmakers to fabricate, assemble, and commission printers and subsystems on a fast-paced line.

The role emphasizes hands-on problem-solving, reliability, and collaboration across teams, with shift-based hours and opportunities for growth in advanced manufacturing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• Minimum 3+ years in manufacturing with emphasis on electrical systems, controls or automation.
• Experience with electrical wiring, panel building, cable management, and termination of motors, sensors, PLCs, HMIs, safety circuits.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control drawings.
• Experience commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintaining electrical/automation systems on production equipment.
• Experience with laser tracker / CMM and bench inspection equipment.
• Ability to communicate across organizational levels and work with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to work 1st shift with overtime and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Drive the build and development of in-house additive manufacturing printers.
• Collaborate with design/build engineers, automation/controls engineers, and toolmakers.
• Fabricate, assemble, and commission 3D printers and subsystems.
• Troubleshoot and maintain electrical/automation systems on production equipment.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and tolerances (GD&T).
• Support safe crane operations when handling heavy parts.

Skills

Electrical systems

Controls automation

PLC programming

Schematic reading

Wiring & panels

Commissioning

Measurement equipment

Team communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Laser tracker / CMM

Job description

United States Digital Space LLC seeks a Propulsion Technician to build and develop our in-house additive manufacturing printers. You will work with design/build engineers and toolmakers to fabricate, assemble, and commission printers and subsystems on a fast-paced line.

The role emphasizes hands-on problem-solving, reliability, and collaboration across teams, with shift-based hours and opportunities for growth in advanced manufacturing.