Northwood Space
Integration Technician
Torrance, CA · Full-time · Posted Jun 8, 2026
- Experience
- 7+ years of mechanical and/or electromechanical assembly experience
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State, to conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including ITAR.
About the job
Assembles, integrates, tests, and supports deployment of antenna hardware for ground-based satellite communications.
What you'll do
- Assemble and integrate mechanical and electromechanical subassemblies into antenna systems.
- Perform alignment, fastening, and basic fit, alignment, and functional checks using tools and build documentation.
- Support prototype development, process improvements, and onsite ground station work, including travel.
What they ask for
- 7+ years of mechanical and/or electromechanical assembly experience
- Ability to read and follow mechanical drawings or assembly instructions
- Experience using common hand tools and shop equipment
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed
Nice to have
- Technical training, trade school, community college coursework, or equivalent hands-on experience
- Exposure to assembly or manufacturing environments; experience with torque tools, fasteners, adhesives, cable routing, prototyping tools, or RF hardware
Pay
$30 – $40 per hour (base pay)
Tools
hand tools, power tools, torque tools, 3D printers, mills, drill presses, bandsaws
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