Drimva

Astranis

Aerospace Fabricator

San Francisco +1 · Full-time · Posted Jan 2, 2025

Location
San Francisco
San Francisco, California, United States
Experience
3+ years is listed as a bonus, not a requirement.
Visa sponsorship
U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residency, or refugee/asylee status required.

About the job

Coordinates and supports propulsion-hardware production for satellites, operating fabrication equipment and managing component inventory and quality.

What you'll do

  • Program, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain a CNC Tube Bender and other metal fabrication tools; prepare components for welding or assembly.
  • Manage inventory and material traceability, and perform dimensional and quality inspections of propulsion components and assemblies.
  • Support equipment procurement and commissioning, follow work instructions, complete paperwork, and assist other factory teams.

What they ask for

  • Ability to program CNC equipment and operate fabrication tools.
  • Ability to interpret technical drawings and test plans, and work to procedures.
  • Ability to operate cranes, man lifts, tugs, and handling equipment.
  • Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs unassisted; willing and able to work all shifts, overtime, and/or weekends, and travel for vendor visits and trainings.

Nice to have

  • 3+ years of experience in tube bending, aerospace/high-precision assembly or fabrication, and/or CNC machine operation.
  • Experience operating a CNC tube bender, FARO arm or CMM; GD&T knowledge; welding experience, especially orbital tube welding (OTW).

Pay

$36 — $47 USD base hourly pay

Tools

CNC Tube Bender, FARO arm, CMM, GD&T, orbital tube welding (OTW)

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