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Astranis

Propulsion Technician, Tube Bending

Astranis
onsite mid full-time $36-$47 USD per hour San Francisco
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First indexed 24 Apr 2026

Description

As a Propulsion Technician, you will be responsible for coordinating and supporting the production of propulsion hardware. This includes programming and operating a CNC tube bender, preparing metal components for welding and/or assembly into micro-GEO satellites, managing inventory and material traceability, performing dimensional and quality inspections, and following processes and work instructions.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Programming and operating a CNC tube bender and other metal fabrication tools for aerospace applications
  • Preparing metal components for welding and/or assembly into micro-GEO satellites
  • Managing the inventory and material traceability for thousands of propulsion components
  • Performing dimensional and quality inspections on propulsion components and assemblies
  • Following processes and work instructions, completing associated paperwork, and providing detailed feedback to authors

Requirements include:

  • 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
  • Willingness and ability to work all shifts, overtime, and/or weekends as required
  • Willingness and ability to travel to support vendor visits and trainings

Bonus points for experience in 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), and experience related to other roles in the production of satellites, i.e. machining, welding, assembly, or harnessing.

What we offer: 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.

This listing is enriched and indexed by YubHub. To apply, use the employer's original posting: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/astranis/jobs/4430423006