Mechanical​/Manufacturing Technician

Mechanical/Manufacturing Technician 3

Gilbert, AZ 85233

9+ months

$25 - 30/hr. on W2 without benefits

We are looking for an Engineering Technician on the Integration & Test (I&T) of Spacecraft. This role involves performing a variety of duties, assisting engineers in mechanical and electromechanical engineering designs, fabrication, testing, modification, and assembly of spacecraft and support equipment. This position will serve on‑site at the Integration and Test Facility in Gilbert, AZ.

• Perform mechanical assembly, wire harnessing, and soldering.
• Apply epoxy bonding and polymeric applications for spaceflight hardware.
• Utilize precision torque techniques for fastener installations.
• Maintain work areas in compliance with ESD, FOD, and 5S standards.
• Perform calibration and preventative maintenance of electronic equipment.
• Support discrepancy documentation and resolution.
• Utilize software tools such as Solumina MES, TipQA, Windchill, and CREO View.

• Lead test configuration setups.
• Set up, troubleshoot, and repair Electronic Ground Support Equipment (EGSE), including test racks and desktop equipment.
• Assist in cable design and test configuration development.
• Navigate and execute test scripts in Maestro and Astro
  
  RT environments.
• Verify completion of testing events and associated documentation.
• Support critical/hazardous operations as needed.

• High School Diploma (or technical training equivalent) and 4-6 years of related experience as a Mechanical or Manufacturing Technician, or equivalent.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio).
• Hands‑on experience with aerospace equipment, harness build, and soldering.
• Knowledge of electrical measurements (AC/DC, resistance), voltage circuitry, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Understanding of clean room operations and spacecraft handling protocols.
• Ability to lift and position objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform repetitive motion tasks such as sanding or scrubbing over long periods of time.
• Ability to wear and perform work in a N95 or higher quality respirator.

• Working knowledge of standard test equipment: network analyzers, oscilloscopes, waveform generators, synthesizers, digitizers, and/or signal analyzers.
• Working knowledge of standard design components: filters, couplers, splitters, amplifiers, etc.
• Familiarity with cryogenic test systems: dilution Refrigeration, 4 Kelvin cryo-coolers, Adiabatic Demagnetization Refrigeration (ADR) and liquid helium immersion.