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Come build it with us.\nOutpost is an orbital logistics company rewriting the rules of global logistics by building reusable Earth-return vehicles that unlock in-space manufacturing, on-orbit warehousing, and 60-minute global delivery through space.\nOur CarryAll vehicle family returns payloads ranging from 200 kilograms to 10 metric tons, lands within 10 meters of its target, and can then be refurbished and launched again. One vehicle, many missions: responsive logistics and precision delivery for national security; commercial cargo moved with real cadence; R&D payloads flown, tested, and refined across repeatable cycles; and critical aid delivered where roads and runways can’t reach.\nThe demand is already here, validated through defense and civil agreements and supported by a growing pipeline of government and commercial customers.\nWe have the customers, the team, and a clear technical path ahead of us. We’re building the return lane. Come build it with us.\nThe Team\nWe're looking for a Mechanical Technician to build and integrate the structures and mechanisms that make up Outpost's return vehicles. This is a hands-on role on the machine shop floor, working from engineering drawings and work instructions to build flight hardware. You'll work closely with mechanical engineers and the integration and test team, and your work will directly determine whether hardware is built right the first time.\nResponsibilities:\nAssemble, integrate, and inspect mechanical structures and mechanisms for the return vehicle\nFollow detailed work instructions and engineering drawings to build flight hardware\nSupport fit checks, torque, and fastener installation to spec\nAssist with vehicle-level integration, including structural and mechanism installs\nSupport test campaigns, including setup and teardown of test hardware\nMaintain clean, organized, and safe work areas\nDocument work performed and flag discrepancies to engineering\nQualifications:\nHigh school diploma or equivalent required, associate's degree or technical certification in mechanical or manufacturing preferred\n5+ years of hands-on mechanical assembly, fabrication, or technician experience, ideally in aerospace or a similarly high-precision environment\nProficiency reading engineering drawings, GD&T, and assembly work instructions\nExperience with hand tools, torque tools, and precision measurement equipment\nFamiliarity with composites, machining, or structural assembly\nStrong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety standards\nAbility to work on your feet in a factory/lab environment\nPreferred Experience\nExperience with composite layup, bonding, or precision machining\nBackground in aerospace, automotive, or other precision manufacturing\nExperience with clean room or ESD-sensitive procedures\nCompensation:\n Competitive compensation: $30-$45 hourly salary (non-exempt, overtime eligible), based on experience\nAdditional Compensation: Annual performance-based bonuses that reward your impact.\nShared upside: Meaningful equity in Outpost so you share directly in the value you help create.\nComprehensive healthcare: Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your loved ones covered. 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