Assembly Technician I/II
About The Position
Revolution Space is seeking a passionate, talented, and results-driven Assembly Technician to join its business development team. The position is responsible for assembling, inspecting, and testing thruster hardware and propellant supply systems while meeting challenging deadlines and maintaining high-quality standards. This is a full-time, onsite position in Boston, Massachusetts. Technicians use complex material processing techniques, including epoxy bonding of delicate components, microscope inspection, and assistance with test setup integration. They follow standard operating procedures and protocols to produce hardware, identify production-line problems, and conduct experimental procedures to improve yields and performance. A comprehensive training program helps new technicians develop the skills needed to achieve goals and learn about a new generation of ion thrusters.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience as a technician in a regulated environment.
- Inspection experience.
- Soldering experience.
- Experience with optical, digital, and scanning electron microscopes.
- Experience working in a laboratory with general lab tools and equipment, such as torque drivers, soldering stations, and epoxies, and familiarity with personal protective equipment and general lab safety protocols.
- Experience in a detail-oriented position that requires following precise instructions.
- Flexibility and adaptability when priorities and circumstances change.
- Experience carefully manipulating small, delicate components with hand dexterity.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
- Willingness to learn new skills.
- Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), to conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations.
Nice To Haves
- 10 or more years of experience as a technician in a regulated, zero-defect manufacturing environment.
- Experience developing and improving assembly processes.
- Micro-assembly experience.
- Experience with epoxies and bonding.
- Experience using a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) or an ERP system.
- High-voltage or vacuum-chamber operation experience.
Responsibilities
- Assemble, inspect, and test thruster hardware and propellant supply systems.
- Perform material processing, including epoxy bonding of delicate components.
- Inspect components using microscopes.
- Assist with integration of test setups.
- Follow standard operating procedures and protocols while producing hardware.
- Identify and flag problems in the production line.
- Run experimental procedures to improve yields and performance.
Benefits
- Paid holidays, sick time, and unmetered vacation.
- Health and dental plans with an 80% employer contribution.
- 4% company-matching 401(k) with immediate vesting.
- Life insurance.
- Voluntary long-term and short-term disability.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
