Senior Precision Assembly Technician: Space Hardware

Belcan Corporation; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 4,959,000 - 8,286,000; Full time

Job summary

Belcan Corporation in Wilmington, MA is seeking a Senior Precision Assembly Technician with 20+ years of hands-on experience in precision assembly, preferably from development or R&D and with space hardware exposure. You will work in a Class 100 clean room, read drawings and CAD models, and ensure strict traceability while driving process improvements.

The role requires independence, fast learning, and the ability to handle ambiguous instructions.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of precision assembly experience, prefer development/R&D background.
• Experience building hardware for space applications is strongly preferred.
• Ability to work in a Class 100 (ISO 5) clean room and maintain traceability.

Responsibilities

• Perform precision assembly of optical, mechanical, and electro-mechanical components.
• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, and CAD models.
• Maintain strict component traceability and troubleshoot assembly issues.
• Collaborate with engineering to improve methods and manufacturability.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce errors and rework.

Skills

Precision assembly

Clean room experience

Reading blueprints/CAD models

Problem solving

Self-directed

Communication

Optical alignment tools

CAD software

Measurement equipment

Tools

CAD software

Optical instrumentation

Job description

Belcan Corporation in Wilmington, MA is seeking a Senior Precision Assembly Technician with 20+ years of hands-on experience in precision assembly, preferably from development or R&D and with space hardware exposure. You will work in a Class 100 clean room, read drawings and CAD models, and ensure strict traceability while driving process improvements.

The role requires independence, fast learning, and the ability to handle ambiguous instructions.