Spacecraft Materials Technician — Adhesives & TPS

United States Digital Space LLC; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 31,684 - 52,348; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation and holidays

Stock options or long-term incentives

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC in Hawthorne, CA is seeking a Materials Technician for the Glue Factory on 2nd shift to fabricate silicone adhesives, paints, and ablatives for aerospace assemblies.

You will preprocess resins, operate processing equipment, inspect finished goods, and support production with safety and quality as priorities in a fast-paced environment. This role offers substantial hands-on manufacturing exposure and opportunities to contribute to TPS-related materials development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 2+ years in composite fabrication, bonding, or chemical processes.
• Experience with hand tools or power tools.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate silicone adhesives, paints, and ablatives for vehicle assemblies.
• Preprocess and manufacture resins, chemicals, and powders.
• Inspect, test, and rework finished polymer products.
• Read engineering specs, SOPs, and work instructions.
• Maintain production machinery and manage material flow.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety-minded

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

Tools

Ovens

Mixers

Reactors

Distillation columns

Degassers

Pumps

Job description

United States Digital Space LLC in Hawthorne, CA is seeking a Materials Technician for the Glue Factory on 2nd shift to fabricate silicone adhesives, paints, and ablatives for aerospace assemblies.

You will preprocess resins, operate processing equipment, inspect finished goods, and support production with safety and quality as priorities in a fast-paced environment. This role offers substantial hands-on manufacturing exposure and opportunities to contribute to TPS-related materials development.