Spacecraft Assembly Technician

HawkEye 360

$70K — $115K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma required; higher education in a related field is a plus.
  • 2 years of hardware or electronics assembly experience or equivalent training.
  • Hands-on experience with aerospace hardware.
  • Familiarity with wire harnesses including wire stripping and crimping.
  • Understanding of electronics lab environments, especially ESD and cleanroom protocols.
  • Basic hand tool knowledge; familiarity with power tools is beneficial.
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Perform assembly and integration of flight hardware through all spacecraft development stages.
  • Interpret engineering schematics for troubleshooting issues.
  • Conduct inspections of electronics and document hardware with photographs.
  • Procure and coordinate shipments of hardware components and assemblies.
  • Manage lab inventory and implement efficiency improvements.
  • Assemble electronic ground support equipment for hardware testing.
  • Document all work through notes and photographs.
  • Complete assignments independently, seeking clarification as needed.
  • Communicate problems or inquiries promptly to the team.
  • Work comfortably in cleanroom and handle ESD-sensitive hardware.
  • Occasional travel for integration and testing campaigns.

Benefits

  • Annual performance bonus included in the compensation package.
  • Consideration for candidates with different experience levels in salary discussions.
  • Supportive team-oriented work environment.
  • Opportunities for hands-on experience with advanced aerospace technology.
Full Job Description
HawkEye 360 is looking for a candidate that can quickly interpret complex assembly instructions, work delicately with numerous sensitive spacecraft components, and can accurately document their work.

Your main responsibilities will be:
  • Perform assembly and integration of flight hardware at all stages of spacecraft development from subsystems up through the full payload and spacecraft bus
  • Be able to interpret engineering schematics or drawings to be able to help troubleshoot issues that may arise
  • Perform inspections of electronics, document hardware with photographs, and track flight hardware status
  • Procure and coordinate shipment of parts, circuit boards, enclosures, and harness assemblies
  • Manage electronic and mechanical lab inventory while driving improvements to systems for greater efficiency and organization
  • Layout and assemble electronic ground support equipment (EGSE) that will be used to test flight hardware in our lab
  • Clearly document your work through notes within the procedures and photographs of each step you have performed
  • Work independently to complete given assignments within the schedule given and ask questions about when more information is needed or not all details are given
  • Quickly communicate problems or questions as they occur to other members of the team
  • Be comfortable working in a cleanroom environment
  • Be comfortable working around electrostatic discharge (ESD) sensitive hardware
  • Occasionally travel for launch site integration and testing campaigns as needed

Your skills and qualifications:Essential education and experience:
  • Minimum of a high school diploma
  • 2 years of hardware/electronics assembly experience or equivalent education and training
  • Hands-on experience with aerospace hardware
  • Familiarity working with wire harnesses (wire stripping, crimping, pinning, routing, continuity testing, etc...)
  • Understanding of electronics lab environments including ESD mitigation and cleanroom protocols
  • Basic hand tool knowledge as well as familiarization with some power tools
  • An ability to react to changing priorities as directed, sometimes daily
  • A good attitude, team-oriented spirit, and dedication to getting the job done

Desirable:
  • Hands on experience with spacecraft (payload, bus, subsystems, etc...) hardware
  • Experience working with electrical harnesses and an understanding of the different kinds of connectors used within the aerospace industry
  • Experience soldering PCB assemblies
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office software
  • Experience with Linux operating system and running commands within the terminal application
  • A curious outlook - willingness to learn new things and solutions to fit the problem


We offer a compensation package that includes a competitive base salary plus annual performance bonus and benefits. We consider many factors when determining salary offers, such as candidate's work experience, education, training & skills, as well as market and business considerations. We are also open to considering candidates with experience and qualifications at a different level than required in a job posting, which may affect the compensation package offered.

Salary Range

$70,000-$115,000 USD

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