Mechanical Technician II
Core
Mechanical integration of spacecraft precision attitude determination and control products, including star trackers and reaction wheels.
Role type
Mechanical Technician II
Builds
Spacecraft components and subsystems for NASA, Space Development Agency, and U.S. Space Force missions.
Domain
Aerospace / Space Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
precision mechanical integration, fine motor skills for small component manipulation, close-range vision, use of calipers/micrometers/dial gauges, torque wrench operation, optical microscope usage, cleanroom/cleanbench best practices, ESD-sensitive hardware handling
Preferred skills
experience with high-reliability aerospace components, machined aluminum components, bearings, and optics, proficiency with drill presses and metalworking tools, ability to interpret technical instructions
Technologies
none stated
Responsibilities
Perform mechanical integration of space hardware in a clean environment, integrate electrical subassemblies into mechanical housings, assemble and focus opto-mechanical subassemblies, conduct functional and performance testing of reaction wheel and star tracker subassemblies, perform final inspections (mass and photography) of parts and units, install bearings into reaction wheel assemblies, apply lubricant/grease to rotary components with precision, shim reaction wheels to achieve clearances and bearing preloads, perform bulk cleaning of components using ultrasonic and manual methods, apply staking compounds to threaded fasteners, document all activities and collected data accurately
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC