Mechanical Systems Technician
About The Position
Own Core Responsibilities Build up Ground Support Equipment (GSE); fabricate mechanical actuators for gimbaling systems and removable structures on flight vehicles; and fabricate prototype payload separation systems and spacecraft recovery systems. Produce Clear Deliverables Flight-ready GSE, gimbal actuators, and prototype payload separation and recovery hardware, along with build travelers, test records, and traceability documentation. Impacts and Outcomes Enable on-time integration and test milestones by delivering flight-ready GSE, actuators, and prototype hardware when the program needs them Deliver working, tested hardware — actuators, separation systems, and recovery mechanisms that perform correctly the first time they're needed Own build quality and traceability from raw material and drawing through final fit, function, and test Hold hardware to tight tolerances and repeatable release/deployment performance, since separation and recovery systems must work reliably under flight conditions Catch fit, tolerance, and functional issues early through fit checks and functional testing, reducing rework and risk during integration Bring manufacturability feedback directly to design engineers, shaping how prototypes evolve into producible flight hardware
Requirements
- Hands-on experience in mechanical fabrication, machining, or assembly
- Ideally including actuators, deployable structures, or separation/release mechanisms
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications to produce precision hardware
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Organized, detail-oriented approach to work and documentation
- Ability to learn new tools, systems, or domains as needed
- Willingness to support production work as necessary
Nice To Haves
- Advanced machining experience (mills, lathes, CNC)
- Experience with fluid systems (pneumatics, hydraulics, propellant, or similar)
- Experience supporting launch or test operations
- CAD proficiency in Siemens NX
- Portable metrology experience (FARO arm, laser tracker, or similar)
- Background in heavy equipment manufacturing
Responsibilities
- Build up Ground Support Equipment (GSE)
- Fabricate mechanical actuators for gimbaling systems and removable structures on flight vehicles
- Fabricate prototype payload separation systems and spacecraft recovery systems
- Produce flight-ready GSE, gimbal actuators, and prototype payload separation and recovery hardware
- Produce build travelers, test records, and traceability documentation
- Enable on-time integration and test milestones by delivering flight-ready GSE, actuators, and prototype hardware
- Deliver working, tested hardware — actuators, separation systems, and recovery mechanisms that perform correctly
- Own build quality and traceability from raw material and drawing through final fit, function, and test
- Hold hardware to tight tolerances and repeatable release/deployment performance
- Catch fit, tolerance, and functional issues early through fit checks and functional testing
- Bring manufacturability feedback directly to design engineers
Benefits
- Equity plan participation
- 401(k) plan with company matching
- Professional development stipend
- Flexible Time Off (PTO)
- Paid holidays
- Two week long company winter breaks
- Paid leave to support a family member, bond with a new child, or manage own health needs
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- HSA available
- Basic life insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Options to add extra coverage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
