Propulsion Technician, Tube Bending

<div class="content-intro"><p>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.<br><br>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.</p></div><div class="section page-centered"> <p><strong>Propulsion Technician, Tube Bending</strong></p> <div>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.<br><br><strong>Role</strong></div> <ul> <li>Program, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain a CNC Tube Bender, and otherl metal fabrication tools for aerospace applications</li> <li>Prepare metal components for welding and/or assembly into micro-GEO satellites</li> <li>Manage the inventory and material traceability for thousands of propulsion components</li> <li>Perform dimensional and quality inspections on propulsion components and assemblies</li> <li>Follow processes and work instructions, complete associated paperwork, and provide detailed feedback to authors</li> <li>Identify and procure capital equipment, manage its installation, and perform its commissioning</li> <li>Be a jack-of-all-trades around the factory - learn new skills, help other teams, be able to find other uses for your talents</li> </ul> <div><strong>Requirements</strong></div> <ul> <li>Ability to program CNC equipment, and operate fabrication tools</li> <li>Ability to interpret technical drawings, test plans, and work to procedures</li> <li>Ability to operate cranes, man lifts, tugs &amp; handling equipment</li> <li>Willing and able to work all shifts, overtime, and/or weekends as required</li> <li>Willing and able to travel to support vendor visits and trainings</li> <li>Climbing ladders, long durations of standing, grasping, sitting, pulling, and physical bending movements</li> <li>Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs unassisted</li> <li>Don't meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria</li> </ul> <div><strong>Bonus</strong></div> <ul> <li>3+ years of experience doing tube bending, aerospace/ high-precision assembly or fabrication, and/or CNC machine operation</li> <li>Experience operating a CNC tube bender</li> <li>Experience operating a FARO arm or CMM</li> <li>Good understanding of GD&amp;T</li> <li>Experience welding, specifically orbital tube welding (OTW)</li> <li>Experience related to other roles in the production of satellites, i.e. machining, welding, assembly, or harnessing</li> </ul> </div><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><div><strong>What we offer: </strong></div> <div> </div> <div>All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits.</div> <div> </div> <div>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.</div> <div> </div> <div>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 &amp; certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, and the level and scope of the position.</div></div><div class="title">Base Hourly Pay</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$36</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$47 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><div><strong>U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required</strong></div> <div>(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))</div> <div> </div> <div>Our mission and products are built for everyone, regardless of gender, race, creed, or background. 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