Propulsion Technician, Tube Bending at Astranis

Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. Today, Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe— large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. With five satellites on orbit and many more set to launch soon, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts.

Astranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization. Astranis has raised over $750 million from some of the world’s best investors, from Andreessen Horowitz to Blackrock and Fidelity, and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.

Propulsion Technician, Tube Bending

As a Propulsion Technician, you will be responsible for coordinating and supporting the production of propulsion hardware. You will also be responsible for operating and maintaining a world-class CNC tube bender, metal fabrication tools, as well as managing an inventory of space hardware.

Role

Program, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain a CNC Tube Bender, and otherl metal fabrication tools for aerospace applications
Prepare metal components for welding and/or assembly into micro-GEO satellites
Manage the inventory and material traceability for thousands of propulsion components
Perform dimensional and quality inspections on propulsion components and assemblies
Follow processes and work instructions, complete associated paperwork, and provide detailed feedback to authors
Identify and procure capital equipment, manage its installation, and perform its commissioning
Be a jack-of-all-trades around the factory - learn new skills, help other teams, be able to find other uses for your talents

Requirements

Ability to program CNC equipment, and operate fabrication tools
Ability to interpret technical drawings, test plans, and work to procedures
Ability to operate cranes, man lifts, tugs & handling equipment
Willing and able to work all shifts, overtime, and/or weekends as required
Willing and able to travel to support vendor visits and trainings
Climbing ladders, long durations of standing, grasping, sitting, pulling, and physical bending movements
Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs unassisted
Don't meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria

Bonus

3+ years of experience doing tube bending, aerospace/ high-precision assembly or fabrication, and/or CNC machine operation
Experience operating a CNC tube bender
Experience operating a FARO arm or CMM
Good understanding of GD&T
Experience welding, specifically orbital tube welding (OTW)
Experience related to other roles in the production of satellites, i.e. machining, welding, assembly, or harnessing

What we offer:

All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits.

Base pay is just one component of Astranis’s total rewards package. Your compensation also includes a significant equity package via incentive stock options, high- quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance, 401(k) retirement planning, flexible PTO, and free on-site catered meals.

Astranis pay ranges are informed and defined through professional-grade salary surveys and compensation data sources. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, and the level and scope of the position.

Base Hourly Pay

$36—$47 USD

U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required

(To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))

Our mission and our products are meant to connect the world and everyone in it, regardless of gender, race, creed, or any other distinction. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage all people to join our team and bring their unique perspective to help make us stronger.

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