Senior Solar Production Technician

K2 Space•Los Angeles, CA

18d•$35 - $50

About The Position

The Senior Solar Production Technician will play a hands-on role in fabricating, assembling, and testing Mega-Class satellite solar array hardware. Work includes building solar blankets, welding modules, mechanical assembly, and production testing, with occasional support for the module SMT line. The technician will follow detailed manufacturing instructions and use the MES system for scanning, material consumption, and build traceability, while providing process-improvement feedback to engineering and production leadership.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 5 years of experience in a hands-on manufacturing environment.
Ability to read and follow work instructions.
Demonstrated ownership and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to set up and use a torque wrench and other hand tools.
Experience performing crimping, wire stripping, and continuity testing.
Ability to adapt to changing work assignments under tight deadlines.
Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks, including bending or twisting, grasping, standing, lifting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, carrying, and using hands to operate tools or machine controls.
Ability to lift and carry parts or equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
Ability to stand for extended periods.
Must be a U.S. person as defined by ITAR or otherwise eligible for a federally issued export control license.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a fast-paced production development environment.
Experience with in-space electromechanical assemblies.
Experience with aircraft airframes.

Responsibilities

Assemble and build solar array blankets, including module welding, bonding, and integration of electrical hardware.
Perform mechanical assembly of solar array support hardware, fixtures, and sub-assemblies.
Operate light fabrication equipment and tools, including welders, presses, cutters, crimpers, torque tools, drills, rivet guns, and custom tooling.
Follow detailed work instructions and manufacturing procedures, completing work in the MES system, including scanning, material consumption, and build traceability.
Provide hands-on support to the module SMT line as needed, operating SMT equipment and assisting with module testing.
Perform functional testing of components and assemblies.
Provide process-improvement feedback to engineering and production leadership.