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.