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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