15h ago

Solar Array Technician – Structures/Mechanisms

Los Angeles

$64.5k-$95.7k / year

full-timemidaerospace

💼 About This Role

You'll assemble and integrate solar array mechanical systems for satellite bus production at a fast-growing aerospace startup. Your precision work on deployment mechanisms and structural subassemblies directly supports the growing demand for commercial spacecraft. Stand out by contributing to real space missions in a collaborative environment.

🎯 What You'll Do

  • Assemble and integrate solar array structural subassemblies per engineering drawings.
  • Install and torque mechanical fasteners to specified values using calibrated tools.
  • Perform precision alignment and fit verification using calipers, micrometers, and indicators.
  • Execute bonding and adhesive operations on structural joints per engineering procedures.

📋 Requirements

  • U.S. Person status required for export-controlled data.
  • 3+ years of precision mechanical assembly experience in aerospace or defense.
  • Proficiency in mechanical fastening, torque procedures, and precision measurement tools.
  • Experience assembling articulating mechanisms, linkages, or deployment systems.

✨ Nice to Have

  • Experience with spacecraft solar array or deployable structure assembly.
  • Familiarity with pantograph, scissor, or accordion-style deployment mechanisms.
  • Familiarity with NASA-STD-5020 workmanship standards.

🎁 Benefits & Perks

  • 📈 Equity in the company
  • 🏥 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision for you and dependents
  • 🏖️ 15+ days PTO, 10 paid holidays
  • 🍱 Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks
  • 👶 8 weeks paid parental leave plus childcare reimbursement
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