Spacecraft Final Assembly & Test Technician

Impulse Space; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, vision & dental

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Impulse Space in Redondo Beach, CA is seeking a Spacecraft Integration Technician to join the Assembly, Integration & Test team. You will perform final assembly, integration and test of flight hardware, from harnesses and cables to mechanical and composite assemblies.

The role requires hands-on use of precision tools, reading technical drawings, and collaboration with engineers to document procedures. Willingness to work shifts, overtime, and travel up to 10% is needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• 5+ years of hardware assembly, test, and/or installation of flight hardware.
• Skill in operating and manipulating machinery and various hand and power tools requiring manual dexterity.
• Ability to read/understand technical drawings, manuals and reports.
• Experience in ESD sensitive integration facilities.
• Experience mating/de-mating/handling of flight and non-flight cables and harness.
• Experience using calibrated tooling (torque wrenches, precision measuring instruments, etc.).
• Ability to rapidly change roles in a high-paced environment.
• Proficient with MS Office and Manufacturing Execution Software.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, and test flight-ready hardware.
• Use precision calibrated tools – torque wrenches, micrometers and calipers.
• Hands on operations with sub-assemblies.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, and follow detailed work instructions.
• Perform work according to procedures, specifications, and test instructions; sometimes in an ambiguous environment.
• Use various mechanical tools without instruction.
• Collaborate with manufacturing & design engineers to develop and document activities/procedures.
• Ensure all production services are performed on time, safely and in a professional manner.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, for an efficient work environment.

Skills

5+ yrs experience

Hardware assembly

Reading drawings

ESD facility work

MS Office

Manufacturing MES

Education

High school diploma

Tools

NX

SolidWorks

Catia

Job description

Impulse Space in Redondo Beach, CA is seeking a Spacecraft Integration Technician to join the Assembly, Integration & Test team. You will perform final assembly, integration and test of flight hardware, from harnesses and cables to mechanical and composite assemblies.

The role requires hands-on use of precision tools, reading technical drawings, and collaboration with engineers to document procedures. Willingness to work shifts, overtime, and travel up to 10% is needed.