Star Catcher
Mechanical Technician
Jacksonville, Florida, United States · Full-time · Posted Aug 31, 2026
- Experience
- At least four years in mechanical structures design, analysis, and build; at least four years of machine shop experience; at least four years of integration experience.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, structural, or aerospace engineering.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must provide proof of eligibility to work in the US. Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations under ITAR.
About the job
Builds, tests, inspects, and maintains mechanical systems and components for spacecraft and the Star Catcher Network.
What you'll do
- Assemble and test spacecraft mechanical components and prototypes, including structural and propulsion systems.
- Inspect assemblies against drawings and procedures, and coordinate component procurement and manufacturing.
- Integrate mechanical systems with cross-functional teams and document designs, analyses, and tests.
What they ask for
- At least four years of experience designing, analyzing, and building mechanical structures in aerospace manufacturing or a relevant industry.
- At least four years of machine shop experience.
- At least four years of integration experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, structural, or aerospace engineering.
Nice to have
- Experience with assembly tooling and/or composites fabrication and assembly.
- Experience working in a clean room environment.
Tools
CAD software
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