Senior Solar Production Technician
Core
Hands-on fabrication, assembly, and testing of Mega-Class satellite solar array hardware, including module welding, mechanical assembly, and production testing.
Role type
Senior IC production technician (aerospace/satellite solar arrays)
Builds
Solar array blankets, support hardware, fixtures, and sub-assemblies for high-power satellites
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite manufacturing / Solar power systems
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Module welding, mechanical assembly, operation of light fabrication equipment (welders, presses, crimpers, torque tools), reading work instructions, crimping, wire stripping, continuity testing, functional testing
Preferred skills
Experience in fast-paced production development, in-space electro-mechanical assemblies, aircraft airframe experience
Technologies
MES systems, SMT equipment, custom tooling
Responsibilities
Assemble and build solar array blankets with module welding and bonding; Perform mechanical assembly of support hardware; Operate fabrication tools and custom tooling; Follow detailed work instructions and perform tasks in MES; Provide hands-on support to module SMT line; Perform functional testing of components and assemblies; Provide process improvement feedback to leadership
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
