Spacecraft Production Technician & Test Operator

Xona-Space-Systems; 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 activities for spacecraft in our Burlingame facility. You’ll operate and maintain specialized equipment, perform environmental and thermal cycling tests, and ensure quality through PCB handling and traceable data recording.

You will work with production, manufacturing, quality, supply chain and engineering teams to scale satellite production, optimize procedures, and uphold

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with mechanical or electrical assembly.
• 2+ years operating and running production equipment and machines.

Responsibilities

• Set up tooling, fixtures and instrumentation and run repeatable production tests on dedicated equipment (vibration tables, thermal chambers, TVAC chambers, deployment fixtures).
• Assemble and integrate satellite components and subsystems following work instructions.
• Perform PCB handling, inspection to IPC-A-610 criteria, and functional testing.
• Measure, record and document data as part of the assembly process.
• Collaborate with production leads and cross-functional teams (manufacturing engineering, quality, supply chain).
• Support cable routing, thermal insulation, soldering, torque fastener installation, testing and repairs.
• Help optimize assembly and integration process instructions for quality and efficiency.
• Maintain cleanroom-like environment and proper ESD practices.

Job description

Xona is seeking a Production Technician & Equipment Operator to support repeat production assembly, integration and test activities for spacecraft in our Burlingame facility. You’ll operate and maintain specialized equipment, perform environmental and thermal cycling tests, and ensure quality through PCB handling and traceable data recording.

You will work with production, manufacturing, quality, supply chain and engineering teams to scale satellite production, optimize procedures, and uphold