Assembly Integration & Test Technician II/III - A Shift
$52,000–$83,200 year
On-siteLong Beach, California, United States
Job Summary
Assemble, integrate, and test spacecraft hardware in accordance with engineering drawings, work instructions, and quality standards. Install electrical and mechanical components including harnesses, avionics, heaters, and connectors while utilizing calibrated tools and measurement equipment. Perform functional checks, continuity testing, and support propulsion integration activities such as pressure and leak testing. Execute critical spacecraft lifts using overhead cranes and approved fixtures while adhering to safety procedures. This onsite role in Long Beach, CA requires standing for extended shifts and working in cleanroom environments. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in aerospace manufacturing, electrical schematics interpretation, and mechanical assembly techniques.
Required Qualifications
- 2+ years of relevant manufacturing experience or demonstrated equivalent competency, preferably in aerospace
- Experience following industry standards related to ESD, FOD, Tool Control, 5S, HAZMAT, and calibration
- Familiar with working in cleanroom environments and aerospace cleanliness requirements
- Proficient in harness fabrication and installation, including routing, lacing, shielding, clamping, and cable management
- Experience installing avionics hardware such as electronic components, heaters, RTDs, connectors, and associated spacecraft hardware using engineering drawings and work instructions
- Ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, installation drawings, and manufacturing work instructions
- Hands-on experience using electrical assembly tools and test equipment including wire strippers, crimp tools, cable tie guns, multimeters, insulation resistance testers, oscilloscopes, and function generators
- Hands-on experience using mechanical assembly tools including torque drivers, torque wrenches, pneumatic and electric tools, Cleco fasteners, calipers, feeler gauges, and radius gauges
- HS Diploma or GED
- Willing to work A Shift (Monday – Thursday 5:00am - 3:30pm)
- Stand and walk for entire shift (8+ hours) on various work surfaces
- Climb ladders and work at elevated height small spaces, awkward positions, and tight areas as needed
- Perform repetitive motions including bending, twisting, reaching, grasping, pushing, pulling, and stooping
- Use hands with precision to handle, control, and operate tools, instruments, and equipment
- Lift, carry, push, and pull materials and equipment up to 25 lbs
- Work in varied environments including production floors, equipment areas, and field locations with exposure to noise, temperature variations, and moving machinery
- Flexibility to work extended hours, weekends, and varied shifts as operational needs require
- U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable
Desired Qualifications
- Current IPC-WHMA-A-620 certification
- Current J-STD-001 certification
- NCCCO Certified Rigger
- Experience developing or improving manufacturing work instructions
- Experience supporting MRB, NCR, RCCA, or 5-Why investigations
- Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement training
- Experience with SAP, MES, ERP, or other manufacturing execution systems
- GD&T interpretation
- Experience supporting design for manufacturability (DFM) reviews
- Experience supporting customer inspections or mission-critical hardware reviews
- Cross-functional expertise across multiple spacecraft subsystems including avionics, propulsion, structures, harnessing, environmental test, and spacecraft integration
- Demonstrated ability to perform work safely while maintaining quality, workmanship, and configuration control
- Ability to work effectively within a cross-functional production team
- Recognized as a technical subject matter expert in one or more spacecraft assembly disciplines
- Demonstrated ability to mentor technicians across multiple skill levels while driving workmanship excellence and continuous improvement
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