Senior Mechanical & Thermal Production Technician
Core
Senior Mechanical & Thermal Production Technician executing complex assembly, subsystem integration, and thermal verification testing for high-value satellite hardware.
Role type
Senior hands-on IC production technician
Builds
Precision mechanical assemblies and integrated subsystems for SAR satellites
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite manufacturing
Required skills
mechanical assembly, subsystem integration, thermal verification testing, precision hand tools, torque tools, measuring equipment, mechanical drawings interpretation, aluminum component repair, helicoil installation, Lean manufacturing, 6S principles, root cause analysis, process improvement, coaching technicians
Preferred skills
satellite or spacecraft mechanical assembly, transition from prototype to high-volume production, creating work instructions, Six Sigma tools, mechatronics knowledge, cross-site process transfer
Technologies
torque tools, measuring equipment, aluminum components, helicoil threaded inserts
Responsibilities
Perform mechanical assembly, integration, and testing of precision hardware; take ownership of technical readiness including tools and workstation setup; provide on-the-job coaching and troubleshooting support; collaborate on root cause analysis for build issues; identify bottlenecks and implement process improvements; refine work instructions and checklists; support transition from prototype to repeatable production.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
