Spacecraft Production Technician & Equipment Operator

Zoomcar; Burlingame (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Xona is seeking a Production Technician & Equipment Operator to support repeat production assembly, integration and test of spacecraft. You will work with production, quality, supply chain and engineering teams in a new satellite production facility to ensure high quality, repeatable builds.

This role focuses on operating manufacturing equipment, performing vibration/thermal testing, and ensuring conformance to procedures and safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with mechanical or electrical assembly in relevant industries.
• 2+ years of experience operating and running production equipment and machines.
• Proficiency with hand tools, torque tools, and PCB test/inspection equipment.
• Experience reading schematics, drawings, and assembly instructions with basic GD&T understanding.
• Strong teamwork and clear communication in a multi-disciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up tooling, fixtures and instrumentation and run repeatable production tests on dedicated equipment (vibration tables, thermal chambers, TVAC chambers).
• Assemble and integrate satellite components and subsystems following work instructions.
• Perform PCB handling, IPC-A-610 inspection, and functional testing.
• Measure, record and document data during assembly processes.
• Collaborate with production leads and cross-functional teams to improve processes.

Skills

Production equipment operation

Mechanical assembly

Hand tools & test equipment

IPC-A-610 familiarity

GD&T understanding

Tools

Environmental chambers

Vibration/shock/thermal cycling equipment

3D printers

PCB test/inspection equipment

Job description

Xona is seeking a Production Technician & Equipment Operator to support repeat production assembly, integration and test of spacecraft. You will work with production, quality, supply chain and engineering teams in a new satellite production facility to ensure high quality, repeatable builds.

This role focuses on operating manufacturing equipment, performing vibration/thermal testing, and ensuring conformance to procedures and safety standards in a fast-paced environment.