Propulsion Technician, Tube Bending

Responsibilities

• Program, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain a CNC Tube Bender and other metal fabrication tools for aerospace applications
• Prepare metal components for welding and assembly into micro-GEO satellites
• Manage inventory and material traceability for thousands of propulsion components
• Perform dimensional and quality inspections on propulsion components and assemblies
• Follow work instructions, complete associated paperwork, and provide feedback to process authors
• Identify, procure, install, and commission new capital equipment
• Support various factory needs and learn new skills to assist different teams

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, and other handling equipment
• Physical ability to lift at least 25 lbs unassisted
• Ability to perform physical tasks including climbing ladders, standing for long durations, and bending
• Willingness to work all shifts, overtime, and weekends as required
• Willingness to travel to support vendor visits and trainings
• Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or other protected individual per export regulations

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in tube bending, aerospace/high-precision assembly, or CNC machine operation
• Direct experience operating a CNC tube bender
• Experience operating a FARO arm or CMM
• Strong understanding of GD&T
• Experience with welding, specifically orbital tube welding (OTW)
• Experience in satellite production roles such as machining, welding, assembly, or harnessing

Benefits

• Competitive base pay ($36 - $47 USD per hour)
• Significant equity package via incentive stock options
• High-quality company-subsidized healthcare
• Disability and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement planning
• Flexible PTO
• Free on-site catered meals

About the Company

Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. We provide dedicated, secure networks to large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. Based in Northern California, we design, build, and operate our satellites from our 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters.