Propulsion Technician, Tube Bending
About The Position
As a Propulsion Technician, you will be responsible for coordinating and supporting the production of propulsion hardware. You will also be responsible for operating and maintaining a world-class CNC tube bender, metal fabrication tools, as well as managing an inventory of space hardware. Role Program, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain a CNC Tube Bender, and otherl metal fabrication tools for aerospace applications Prepare metal components for welding and/or assembly into micro-GEO satellites Manage the inventory and material traceability for thousands of propulsion components Perform dimensional and quality inspections on propulsion components and assemblies Follow processes and work instructions, complete associated paperwork, and provide detailed feedback to authors Identify and procure capital equipment, manage its installation, and perform its commissioning Be a jack-of-all-trades around the factory - learn new skills, help other teams, be able to find other uses for your talents
Requirements
- Ability to program CNC equipment, and operate fabrication tools
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, test plans, and work to procedures
- Ability to operate cranes, man lifts, tugs & handling equipment
- Willing and able to work all shifts, overtime, and/or weekends as required
- Willing and able to travel to support vendor visits and trainings
- Climbing ladders, long durations of standing, grasping, sitting, pulling, and physical bending movements
- Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs unassisted
- U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required
Nice To Haves
- 3+ years of experience doing tube bending, aerospace/ high-precision assembly or fabrication, and/or CNC machine operation
- Experience operating a CNC tube bender
- Experience operating a FARO arm or CMM
- Good understanding of GD&T
- Experience welding, specifically orbital tube welding (OTW)
- Experience related to other roles in the production of satellites, i.e. machining, welding, assembly, or harnessing
Responsibilities
- Program, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain a CNC Tube Bender, and otherl metal fabrication tools for aerospace applications
- Prepare metal components for welding and/or assembly into micro-GEO satellites
- Manage the inventory and material traceability for thousands of propulsion components
- Perform dimensional and quality inspections on propulsion components and assemblies
- Follow processes and work instructions, complete associated paperwork, and provide detailed feedback to authors
- Identify and procure capital equipment, manage its installation, and perform its commissioning
- Be a jack-of-all-trades around the factory - learn new skills, help other teams, be able to find other uses for your talents
Benefits
- All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits.
- Base pay is just one component of Astranis’s total rewards package. Your compensation also includes a significant equity package via incentive stock options, high-quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance, 401(k) retirement planning, flexible PTO, and free on-site catered meals.
- Astranis pay ranges are informed and defined through professional-grade salary surveys and compensation data sources.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
