Propulsion Technician: CNC Tube Bender & Aerospace

Astranis Space Technologies; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity package

Healthcare

401(k) retirement plan

Flexible PTO

Free on-site meals

Job summary

Astranis Space Technologies in San Francisco seeks a Propulsion Technician to coordinate and support propulsion hardware production, and to operate a world-class CNC tube bender and metal fabrication tools. You will manage inventory and traceability for thousands of propulsion components, perform dimensional inspections, follow work instructions, and assist with commissioning of equipment.

This is a hands-on, multi-skill role in a fast-growing aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum ability to program CNC equipment and operate fabrication tools.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and test plans.
• Willing to work all shifts, overtime, and weekends as required.

Responsibilities

• Program, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain a CNC Tube Bender and metal fabrication tools.
• Prepare metal components for welding or assembly.
• Manage inventory and material traceability for propulsion components.
• Perform dimensional and quality inspections on propulsion components and assemblies.
• Follow processes and work instructions and provide feedback to authors.
• Identify and procure capital equipment and manage installation and commissioning.
• Be a jack-of-all-trades around the factory and learn new skills.

Skills

CNC programming

Fabrication tools operation

Technical drawing interpretation

Crane and handling equipment

Shift flexibility

Travel willingness

Physical endurance

Tools

CNC Tube Bender

FARO arm

CMM

GD&T

Job description

Astranis Space Technologies in San Francisco seeks a Propulsion Technician to coordinate and support propulsion hardware production, and to operate a world-class CNC tube bender and metal fabrication tools. You will manage inventory and traceability for thousands of propulsion components, perform dimensional inspections, follow work instructions, and assist with commissioning of equipment.

This is a hands-on, multi-skill role in a fast-growing aerospace environment.