Satellite Production Technician & Equipment Operator

Telemetry Today LLC; Burlingame (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Xona, a leading navigational intelligence company, seeks a Production Technician & Equipment Operator to support build, test and integration of spacecraft. You will operate vibro/thermal test stations, assemble components, and ensure quality in a fast-paced production environment.

You will collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams to improve instructions, safety and efficiency while maintaining strict cleanroom and ESD practices across the satellite production facility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2+ years operating production, assembly and test equipment in manufacturing.
• Experience with environmental or thermal chambers, hardware fixtures, vibration and test systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up tooling, fixtures and instrumentation; run repeatable production tests on spacecraft equipment.
• Assemble and integrate satellite components and subsystems following work instructions.
• Solder and perform PCB handling, IPC J-STD-001 workmanship criteria, and functional testing.
• Measure, record and document data as part of the assembly process.
• Collaborate with Production Supervisors and support teams to improve processes and quality.

Skills

Hand tools & test equipment

Teamwork & communication

Electrical & mechanical assembly

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Vibration tables

Thermal chambers

TVAC chambers

Deployment fixtures

3D printers

Job description

Xona, a leading navigational intelligence company, seeks a Production Technician & Equipment Operator to support build, test and integration of spacecraft. You will operate vibro/thermal test stations, assemble components, and ensure quality in a fast-paced production environment.

You will collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams to improve instructions, safety and efficiency while maintaining strict cleanroom and ESD practices across the satellite production facility.