Varda Space
Spacecraft Technician (Propulsion and Harness Integration – Satellites)
El Segundo, California, United States · Full-time · Posted Mar 27, 2026
- Experience
- 3+ years in aerospace, satellite, aircraft, automotive, defense, or high-reliability manufacturing.
- Education
- High school diploma, GED, trade school certificate, or equivalent hands-on experience.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. and qualify as a U.S. person permitted access to export-controlled items without an export license.
About the job
Assemble, integrate, and verify satellite propulsion systems and electrical harnesses while supporting spacecraft manufacturing, testing, documentation, and quality.
What you'll do
- Install and assemble propulsion components and electrical harnesses according to drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
- Support leak, pressure, continuity, and functional testing; troubleshoot and report hardware issues.
- Maintain build documentation, hardware traceability, cleanliness, and safety requirements.
What they ask for
- 3+ years of experience in aerospace, satellite, aircraft, automotive, defense, or high-reliability manufacturing.
- Hands-on experience with mechanical assembly and electrical harness installation.
- Ability to read and follow engineering drawings, work instructions, schematics, and assembly procedures.
- High school diploma, GED, trade school certificate, or equivalent hands-on experience.
Nice to have
- Satellite or spacecraft integration, propulsion/fluid systems, or harness testing experience.
- IPC/WHMA-A-620 or J-STD-001 certification.
Pay
$29.75 to $35 per hour (base salary); $35 to $42 per hour (base salary); $43 to $52 per hour (base salary)
Tools
torque wrenches, calipers, multimeters, ESD, FOD, IPC/WHMA-A-620, J-STD-001
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