Propulsion Technician, Tube Bending

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 builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. Today, Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe - large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. With five satellites on orbit and many more set to launch soon, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts.

Astranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization. Astranis has raised over $750 million from some of the world’s best investors, from Andreessen Horowitz to Blackrock and Fidelity, and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.

Propulsion Technician, Tube Bending

As a Propulsion Technician, you will be responsible for coordinating and supporting the production of propulsion hardware. You will also be responsible for operating and maintaining a world-class CNC tube bender, metal fabrication tools, as well as managing an inventory of space hardware.

Role

• Program, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain a CNC Tube Bender, and otherl metal fabrication tools for aerospace applications
• Prepare metal components for welding and/or assembly into micro-GEO satellites
• Manage the inventory and material traceability for thousands of propulsion components
• Perform dimensional and quality inspections on propulsion components and assemblies
• Follow processes and work instructions, complete associated paperwork, and provide detailed feedback to authors
• Identify and procure capital equipment, manage its installation, and perform its commissioning
• Be a jack-of-all-trades around the factory - learn new skills, help other teams, be able to find other uses for your talents

Requirements

• Ability to program CNC equipment, and operate fabrication tools
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, test plans, and work to procedures
• Ability to operate cranes, man lifts, tugs & handling equipment
• Willing and able to work all shifts, overtime, and/or weekends as required
• Willing and able to travel to support vendor visits and trainings
• Climbing ladders, long durations of standing, grasping, sitting, pulling, and physical bending movements
• Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs unassisted

Bonus

• 3+ years of experience doing tube bending, aerospace/ high-precision assembly or fabrication, and/or CNC machine operation
• Experience operating a CNC tube bender
• Experience operating a FARO arm or CMM
• Good understanding of GD&T
• Experience welding, specifically orbital tube welding (OTW)
• Experience related to other roles in the production of satellites, i.e. machining, welding, assembly, or harnessing

What we offer

All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits.

• Your compensation also includes a significant equity package via incentive stock options, high-quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance, 401(k) retirement planning, flexible PTO, and free on-site catered meals.

Base Hourly Pay

$36-47 USD

U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, Or Refugee/Asylee Status Required

(To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))

Our mission and products are built for everyone, regardless of gender, race, creed, or background. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we invite all people to join our team and bring their unique perspectives to make us stronger.