Spacecraft Technician
About The Position
As a Spacecraft Technician, you will be responsible for the entire build process across Varda’s vehicle. At Varda, you will be empowered to improve manufacturing processes, own production facilities, and learn new skills sets to support full vehicle builds. A Spacecraft Technician will have experience in one or more of the following areas and be willing to learn others: Metal Machining, Soldering & Harnessing, Structure Assembly, Propulsion Assembly, Vehicle Integration, and Testing. Technicians are the first and last line of defense in ensuring a successful build. Technicians taking responsibility for the quality of work performed is key.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalency certificate
- 1+ years of experience working hands-on as a technician in aerospace or aviation sectors
- Teamwork, communication, and problem solving in a collaborative environment
- Basic computer skills
Nice To Haves
- Ability to read and execute work to engineering drawings and schematics
- Assembling and testing propulsion systems
- Assembling and testing electronic components
- Installing rivets, bolts, and HI-LITE fasteners
- Testing integrated complex systems such as satellites, planes, or rockets
- Experience with forklifts, cranes, and lift rigging
- Working in cleanrooms with ESD sensitive components
- Knowledge of pressure, temperature, and load measurement devices
- Proficient with computers and MS Office
- FAA Airframe and PowerPlant license
Responsibilities
- Stage and assemble flight and test equipment according to technical work instructions across a satellites complete build campaign
- Work directly with engineers to improve build processes
- Hands-on operation on sensitive hardware
- Execute electrical and pneumatic leak testing according to test plans
- Rig vehicles for lifting operations
- Use precision calibrated tools
- Operate basic metal machining tools
- Assemble and test wire harness assemblies
- Complete production floor maintenance and upkeep
Benefits
- Exciting team of professionals at the top of their field working by your side
- Equity in a fully funded space startup with potential for significant growth (interns excluded)
- 401(k) matching (interns excluded)
- Unlimited PTO (interns excluded)
- Health insurance, including Vision and Dental
- Lunch and snacks provided on site every day. Dinners provided twice a week.
- Maternity / Paternity leave (interns excluded)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
