Mechanical Spacecraft Technician (I–III)
Core
Assemble, integrate, and test mechanical spacecraft hardware and subsystems from development through flight readiness.
Role type
Mechanical Spacecraft Technician (IC)
Builds
Autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors
Domain
Aerospace / Defense / Space Systems
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
mechanical assembly, hardware integration, environmental testing, cleanroom operations, precision measurement, engineering drawing interpretation, torqueing, safety wiring, dimensional inspection, troubleshooting
Preferred skills
spacecraft mechanical assembly, deployment systems, structural bonding, vibration/acoustic/thermal vacuum testing, GD&T, composite structures, coordinate measuring machines
Responsibilities
Build and inspect spacecraft mechanical hardware; prepare and handle flight hardware; integrate mechanical subsystems; support functional and environmental testing; perform visual and dimensional inspections; operate and maintain tooling and ground support equipment
Seniority
Entry to Senior hands-on IC (Technician I–III)