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This role is focused on repeat production assembly, integration and test activities with a focus on operating the various machines and bespoke equipment. Specifically, vibe testing, environmental and thermal cycling testing work stations plus other specific equipment necessary for complete Satellite production.\nThis person will work directly with the production, manufacturing, quality, supply chain and engineering teams in the newly built satellite production facility.\nThis is a high impact role in the production team and is vital to the scale-up of repeatable, high quality, production satellites.\nWhat You’ll Do:\nSet up tooling, fixtures and instrumentation and run repeatable production tests on dedicated equipment typically found in spacecraft production: (vibration tables, thermal chambers, TVAC chambers, deployment fixtures, etc.)\n\nAssemble and integrate satellite components and subsystems, including electrical harnesses and mechanical structures, following digital work instructions and procedures.\n\nPerform PCB handling, incoming and in-process inspection to IPC-A-610 workmanship criteria, and functional/continuity testing\n\nMeasure, record, test and document specific data as part of the complex assembly process\n\nWork directly with the production lead(s) and supporting teams, such as manufacturing engineering, quality assurance, supply chain and product engineering\n\nSupport cable routing, thermal insulation application, and other spacecraft-level assembly tasks, such as soldering, bonding, torque-controlled fastener installation, testing, anomaly detection and repair/resolution\n\nAssist with optimizing, clarifying and evolving the assembly and integration process instructions to support overall quality and build efficiency.\n\nAdhere to all safety protocols and help maintain a cleanroom-like environment and proper ESD-safe practices during satellite builds\n\nWhat You Bring:\n5+ years of hands-on experience with mechanical or electrical assembly, preferably in space, aerospace, defense, robotics, automotive, or electronics industries\n\n2+ years of experience operating and running production equipment and machines; environmental chambers, mechanical deployment fixtures, complex lifting equipment, vibration/shock/thermal cycling testing, 3D printers, chamber testing, etc.\n\nProficiency with hand tools, torque tools, and PCB test/inspection equipment; multimeters, ohmmeters, DC power supplies, oscilloscopes, and other lab test equipment\n\nExperience reading and interpreting schematics, mechanical drawings, and assembly instructions with basic GD&T understanding\n\nHigh level of teamwork, clear communication and collaboration. Able to work with a diverse, talented and multi-disciplinary teams\n\nComfort working with sensitive electronics and small mechanical parts\n\nOrganized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment\n\nBonus: Current or past certification in IPC-A-610 and/or J-STD-001; IPC/WHMA-A-620 (harnessing)\n\nFor U.S. Roles: To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States (i.e. Green Card holder), or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).\nFor U.K. Roles: To comply with U.K. regulations, this role requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks, and successful candidates must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC).\nFor Canada Roles: Successful candidates must obtain and hold a security clearance at the reliability status level, and pass security assessment for the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and ITAR.\nWe celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 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