True Anomaly
Mechanical Spacecraft Technician (I–III)
Long Beach, CA · Full-time · Posted Sep 25, 2026
- Experience
- Technician I: typically 0–1 years of relevant experience or equivalent technical training; Technician II: typically 1–3 years; Technician III: typically 3+ years or equivalent demonstrated proficiency.
- Education
- Technical degree, certificate, apprenticeship, or equivalent training in mechanical, aerospace, manufacturing, or a related field.
- 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.
About the job
Assembles, integrates, inspects, and tests spacecraft mechanical hardware from development through environmental testing, flight readiness, and production.
What you'll do
- Build and integrate spacecraft mechanical hardware using drawings, work instructions, and procedures.
- Prepare and handle flight hardware; perform precision assembly, inspections, troubleshooting, and maintain traceability and build documentation.
- Support mechanical and environmental testing, operate tools and fixtures, and provide feedback to improve assembly processes.
What they ask for
- Technical degree, certificate, apprenticeship, or equivalent training in a related field.
- Relevant experience in a high-reliability mechanical assembly environment and experience assembling and integrating mechanical hardware.
- Proficiency reading engineering drawings and procedures; experience using hand tools, torque tools, precision measurement equipment, and mechanical test equipment.
- Ability to follow procedures, maintain accurate documentation, lift 25 pounds, and work in constrained or confined spaces.
Nice to have
- Spacecraft or satellite mechanical assembly and integration.
- Experience with environmental testing, precision alignment, or mechanical inspection.
Pay
$26.50-$36/hr USD base salary; $31.50-$41.50/hr USD base salary; $36-50.50/hr USD base salary
Tools
hand tools, torque tools, precision measurement equipment, mechanical test equipment, coordinate measuring machines, laser trackers, optical tooling, GD&T
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