Spacecraft Technician Apprentice

True Anomaly, Inc.; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

True Anomaly, Inc. is seeking an Apprentice Technician to support spacecraft production, assembly, integration, and testing while developing skills to become a fully rounded spacecraft technician.

The position targets candidates with limited experience, offering hands-on training, mentorship, and cross-functional exposure. You will engage in mechanical assembly, basic operations, test support, and shop responsibilities, with safety and quality at the forefront in a fully onsite Long Beach

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 0-1 year of manufacturing, mechanical, technical, aerospace or similar hands-on experience.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
• Comfort working with hand tools, power tools, and measuring equipment.
• Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality.
• Reliable, team-oriented, and willing to take on new responsibilities.
• Ability to work across multiple areas of a production shop.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds and work in and around constrained spaces.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical Assembly and Integration: Support the assembly and integration of spacecraft structures, components, mechanisms, panels, brackets, fasteners, and flight hardware.
• Basic Mechanical Operations: Perform fastening, torquing, taping, hardware installation, part preparation, and other basic mechanical tasks after training.
• Test Support: Assist with spacecraft and component test setup and execution, including functional and environmental testing, fixture installation, test equipment setup, and post-test activities.
• Tools and Documentation: Learn to safely use hand tools, power tools, torque tools, measuring equipment; read and follow drawings and manufacturing docs.
• Shop and Material Support: Support hardware movement, material handling, tool control, shop organization, inventory activities, and general production needs.
• Safety and Quality; Cross-Training: Follow safety requirements; document work and cross-train across production areas as needed.

Skills

Basic mechanical aptitude

Hand tools experience

Power tools experience

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma

Trade/technical training

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Measuring equipment

Reading drawings (DMM/calipers)

Job description

True Anomaly, Inc. is seeking an Apprentice Technician to support spacecraft production, assembly, integration, and testing while developing skills to become a fully rounded spacecraft technician.

The position targets candidates with limited experience, offering hands-on training, mentorship, and cross-functional exposure. You will engage in mechanical assembly, basic operations, test support, and shop responsibilities, with safety and quality at the forefront in a fully onsite Long Beach