Spacecraft Technician
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Job Location:
El Segundo, CA - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 39 - 43
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About Varda
Low Earth orbit is open for business. Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure from in-orbit pharmaceutical processing to reliable and economical reentry capsules.
From life-saving pharmaceuticals to more powerful fiber optics there is a world of products used on Earth today that can only be manufactured in space. Varda is accelerating innovation in the orbital economy by creating both the products and infrastructure needed so space can directly benefit life on Earth. Our mission is to expand the economic bounds of humankind.
Our team is uniquely suited to accomplishing this goal with leadership and staff comprised of veterans from SpaceX Blue Origin major pharmaceutical companies and Silicon Valley. Varda was founded in January 2021 by Will Bruey and Delian Asparouhov with significant backing from world class investors including Khosla Ventures Lux Capital Founders Fund Caffeinated Capital General Catalyst and Also Capital.
Varda is headquartered in El Segundo California where we have offices and a production facility where our vehicles equipment and materials are built integrated and tested. Varda also has offices in Washington DC and Huntsville AL (coming soon).
Join Varda and work to create a bustling in-space ecosystem.
About This Role
As aSpacecraft Technicianyouwillbe responsible forthe entirebuildprocess across Vardas vehicle. At Varda you will be empowered to improve manufacturing processes own production facilities and learn new skills sets to support full vehicle builds. A Spacecraft Technician will have experience in one or more of the following areas and be willing to learn others: Metal Machining Soldering & Harnessing Structure Assembly Propulsion Assembly Vehicle Integration and Testing. Technicians are the firstand lastline of defense in ensuring responsibility for the quality of work performed is key.
Responsibilities
- Stageand assemble flight and test equipment according totechnicalwork instructionsacrossa satellitescompletebuild campaign
- Work directly with engineers to improve build processes
- Hands-on operation on sensitive hardware
- Execute electrical and pneumatic leak testing according to test plans
- Rig vehicles for lifting operations
- Use precision calibrated tools
- Operate basic metal machining tools
- Assemble and test wire harness assemblies
- Complete production floor maintenance and upkeep
Basic Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalency certificate
- 1 years of experience working hands-on as a technician in aerospace or aviation sectors
- Teamwork communication and problem solving in a collaborative environment
- Basic computer skills
Preferred SkillsAndExperience
- Ability to read and execute work to engineering drawings and schematics
- Assembling and testing propulsion systems
- Assembling and testing electronic components
- Installing rivets bolts and HI-LITE fasteners
- Testing integrated complex systems such as satellites planes or rockets
- Experience with forklifts cranes and lift rigging
- Working in cleanrooms with ESD sensitive components
- Knowledge of pressure temperature and load measurement devices
- Proficient with computers and MS Office
- FAA Airframe and PowerPlant license
Additional Requirements
- Must be physically able to regularly lift 25 lbs.
- Must be comfortable bending stooping and standing
- Hands-on position requires standing for up to 6 hours a day and working directly with hardware on the floor
Pay Range
Technician I: $27 to $30 per hour
Technician II: $32 to $36 per hour
Sr. Technician: $39 to $43 per hour
- Leveling and base salary is determined by job-related skills education level experience level and job performance
- You will be eligible for incentives in the form of stock options and/or long-term cash awards
ITAR Requirements
Varda like all employers must ensure that its employees working in the United States are lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. Additionally our employees are exposed to and have access to certain export-controlled items. At present some of our technology to which employees have access requires a license to be exported to individuals other than U.S. Persons as defined in U.S. export regulations. Because our employees are provided access to export-controlled items our current policy is to only hire U.S. persons who are permitted to have access to our technology without an export license.
US person means: U.S. citizen U.S. lawful permanent resident or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) (i.e. individual admitted to the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum in the U.S.)
Learn more about the ITAR here.
Benefits
- Exciting team of professionals at the top of their field working by your side
- Equity in a fully funded space startup with potential for significant growth (interns excluded)
- 401(k) matching (interns excluded)
- Unlimited PTO (interns excluded)
- Health insurance including Vision and Dental
- Lunch and snacks provided on site every day. Dinners provided twice a week.
- Maternity / Paternity leave (interns excluded)
Varda Space Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Candidates and employees are always evaluated based on merit qualifications and performance. We will never discriminate on the basis of race color gender national origin ethnicity veteran status disability status age sexual orientation gender identity martial status mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
E-Verify Statement
Varda Space Industries Inc. participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about theE-Verifyprogram.
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Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Aeronautical
- Healthcare Attorney
- Fitness
- General Services
- Account Management
- Export Documentation
About Company
Expanding the economic bounds of humankind with the world's first orbital manufacturing & reentry platform.
