Assembly, Integration, and Test Technician

<div class="content-intro"><p>Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. Today, Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe— large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. With five satellites on orbit and many more set to launch soon, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts.<br><br>Astranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization. Astranis has raised over $750 million from some of the world’s best investors, from Andreessen Horowitz to Blackrock and Fidelity, and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.</p></div><h4><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Assembly, Integration, and Test Technician</span></h4> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">As an Assembly Integration and Test Technician, you will be responsible for assembling and testing satellite components, subassemblies, and fully integrated vehicles. The role requires both electrical and mechanical integration work to assemble the spacecraft as well as assisting with pneumatic and electrical testing.</span></p> <h4><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Role</strong></span></h4> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Assemble and test spacecraft and ground support equipment</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Assemble and integrate the spacecraft using engineering models and procedures. Assemblies include: structural parts and mechanisms, RF waveguides, antenna, electronic boxes, harnesses, coax cables, thermal blankets</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Maintain paperwork - work instructions, connector mate logs, test logs</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Set up, adjust, and calibrate standard test equipment to conduct functional and environmental testing using test procedures</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Perform spacecraft lifting and handling operations</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Perform spacecraft testing of communications, telemetry and command, thermal, power, and propulsion subsystems per the applicable procedure</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Operate subassembly and spacecraft pressure test consoles</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Collaborate with Production engineers to develop and document build procedures</span></li> </ul> <h4><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Requirements</strong></span></h4> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">2+ years of fundamental experience in assembly, manufacturing or maintenance</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Ability to interpret technical drawings, test plans, and work to procedures</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Ability to perform spacecraft integration tasks in clean room environment</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Ability to operate cranes, man lifts, tugs &amp; handling equipment</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Experience working with general hand tools and torque wrenches</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Familiar with windows style PC operating systems</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Strong communication and teamwork skills</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Climbing ladders, long durations of standing, grasping, sitting, pulling, and physical bending movements</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs unassisted</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Willing and able to work all shifts, overtime, and/or weekends as required</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Willing and able to travel to support off-site launch site processing and environmental testing</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Don't meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria</span></li> </ul> <h4><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Bonus</strong></span></h4> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Experience in the aerospace industry</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Experience with handling and integrating space flight components and spacecraft environmental testing</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Experience with pneumatics or hydraulics</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Experience in operating cranes, man lifts, forklifts, and handling equipment</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Hands-on experience using electrical test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, spectral analyzers, etc.)</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Understanding and experience in environmental testing such as vibration, shock, thermal, burn-in, and TVAC.</span></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">50 hours a week expectation for our production team. First and second shift availability.&nbsp;</span></p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><div><strong>What we offer:&nbsp;</strong></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits.</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>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.</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Astranis pay ranges are informed and defined through professional-grade salary surveys and compensation data sources. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials &amp; certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, and the level and scope of the position.</div></div><div class="title">Base Hourly Pay</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$30</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$40 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><div><strong>U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required</strong></div> <div>(To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Our mission and our products are meant to connect the world and everyone in it, regardless of gender, race, creed, or any other distinction. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage all people to join our team and bring their unique perspective to help make us stronger.</div></div>