Job Description

Shift Options

• Weekend Swing Shift: Friday – Monday, 1:30 PM – 12:00 AM

• Night Shift: Monday – Friday, 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM

Our client is seeking a motivated and skilled Mechanical Integration Technician to join their spacecraft assembly team in Palo Alto, CA. In this role, you will be responsible for the mechanical assembly, integration, and handling of spacecraft and spacecraft components through various build and test phases. You will work closely with Mechanical Vehicle Engineers (MVEs) to help develop, assemble, and test advanced satellite systems supporting both commercial and government space missions.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical assembly and testing of communication satellites and ground support equipment.
• Support MVEs in developing assembly and test processes , methods, sequences, and specialized tooling or fixtures.
• Assemble and install flight hardware , including structural parts, RF waveguides, electronic units, coax cables, harnesses, antennas, and thermal blankets per engineering drawings, specifications, and procedures.
• Maintain all required build documentation, including ASIs, rework shop orders, component installation logs, mate/demate logs, and task logs .
• Safely perform spacecraft handling and movement operations .
• Assemble and conduct checkout of ground support equipment (GSE) .
• Support test equipment setup and test operations as directed.
• Operate cranes, man lifts, tugs, and handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Provide guidance and training to junior technicians as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident .
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant mechanical assembly or integration experience .
• Ability to accommodate shift work and occasional mandatory overtime .
• Must be physically capable of:
• Working on ladders up to 18 ft and platforms/man lifts up to 40 ft high.
• Lifting up to 50 lbs .
• Working in confined spaces (e.g., spacecraft interiors, thermal vacuum, and acoustic chambers).
• Performing tasks while lying flat or in physically demanding positions for extended periods.
• Able to obtain and maintain certifications in:
• ESD Awareness
• Contamination Control
• Flight Hardware Handling
• DC Connector Mate/Demate
• Adhesive and Thermal Compound Bonding
• Component Torqueing
• Must understand and adhere to all safety protocols , including PPE use (safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection, fall protection, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

• A&P Certification or equivalent aerospace/mechanical background.
• Prior experience in spacecraft or aerospace assembly, integration, and test environments.

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