Join Astranis as an Assembly, Integration, and Test Technician to assemble and test advanced satellite components.
Posted by employer 3 years ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 month ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
What you'll build
- Assemble and test spacecraft and ground support equipment
- Maintain paperwork - work instructions, connector mate logs, test logs
- Set up, adjust, and calibrate standard test equipment
- Perform spacecraft testing of communications, telemetry and command
- Collaborate with Production engineers to develop and document build procedures
Must have
- 2+ years of fundamental experience in assembly, manufacturing or maintenance
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, test plans, and work to procedures
- Ability to perform spacecraft integration tasks in clean room environment
- Ability to operate cranes, man lifts, tugs & handling equipment
- Experience working with general hand tools and torque wrenches
- Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs unassisted
Nice to have
- Experience in the aerospace industry
- Experience with handling and integrating space flight components
- Experience with pneumatics or hydraulics
- Hands-on experience using electrical test equipment
- Understanding and experience in environmental testing
Practical constraints
- 50 hours a week expectation for our production team
- Willing and able to work all shifts, overtime, and/or weekends as required
- Willing and able to travel to support off-site launch site processing
Requirements
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Visa
- No sponsorship (stated in posting)
Benefits
Joblaze summary
The Assembly, Integration, and Test Technician at Astranis focuses on the hands-on assembly and testing of satellite components and integrated systems, ensuring they meet rigorous standards. This role requires proficiency in both electrical and mechanical integration, along with experience in using various tools and test equipment. Ideal candidates will have at least two years of relevant experience, particularly in aerospace or manufacturing, and should be comfortable working in a clean room environment. The position is part of a growing team dedicated to advancing satellite technology.
Joblaze insights
- Listed about a month ago — first seen on Joblaze September 25, 2026. Last confirmed on Astranis's careers page November 14, 2026.
Quick facts
- Is the Assembly, Integration, and Test Technician role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in San Francisco.
- What's the salary range?
- Astranis lists $30–$40 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 2 years of relevant experience for this Assembly, Integration, and Test Technician role.
- Where is the role based?
- Astranis is hiring for this position in San Francisco.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Astranis targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Assembly, Integration, and Test Technician role at Astranis.
From the original posting
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.
Assembly, Integration, and Test Technician
As an Assembly Integration and Test Technician, you will be responsible for assembling and testing satellite components, subassemblies, and fully integrated vehicles. The role requires both electrical and mechanical integration work to assemble the spacecraft as well as assisting with pneumatic and electrical testing.
Role
- Assemble and test spacecraft and ground support equipment
- Assemble and integrate the spacecraft using engineering models and procedures. Assemblies include: structural parts and mechanisms, RF waveguides, antenna, electronic boxes, harnesses, coax cables, thermal blankets
- Maintain paperwork - work instructions, connector mate logs, test logs
- Set up, adjust, and calibrate standard test equipment to conduct functional and environmental testing using test procedures
- Perform spacecraft lifting and handling operations
- Perform spacecraft testing of communications, telemetry and command, thermal, power, and propulsion subsystems per the applicable procedure
- Operate subassembly and spacecraft pressure test consoles
- Collaborate with Production engineers to develop and document build procedures
Requirements
- 2+ years of fundamental experience in assembly, manufacturing or maintenance
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, test plans, and work to procedures
- Ability to perform spacecraft integration tasks in clean room environment
- Ability to operate cranes, man lifts, tugs & handling equipment
- Experience working with general hand tools and torque wrenches
- Familiar with windows style PC operating systems
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Climbing ladders, long durations of standing, grasping, sitting, pulling, and physical bending movements
- Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs unassisted
- Willing and able to work all shifts, overtime, and/or weekends as required
- Willing and able to travel to support off-site launch site processing and environmental testing
- Don't meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria
Bonus
- Experience in the aerospace industry
- Experience with handling and integrating space flight components and spacecraft environmental testing
- Experience with pneumatics or hydraulics
- Experience in operating cranes, man lifts, forklifts, and handling equipment
- Hands-on experience using electrical test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, spectral analyzers, etc.)
- Understanding and experience in environmental testing such as vibration, shock, thermal, burn-in, and TVAC.
50 hours a week expectation for our production team. First and second shift availability.
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