Assembly, Integration, and Test Technician

Ashburn, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Engineering

Job Summary

Assembly Integration and Test Technician

Overview Energy is turning uninterrupted sunlight in space into directable energy on Earth. From our homebase in Virginia were building satellites that will deliver energy from orbit to the grid and make solar a reliable 24/7 resource.

The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled AIT Engineering Technician to join our manufacturing team. This individual will be responsible for machining assembling and fabricating high-precision tight-tolerance components and tooling for mechanisms actuators and deployable systems. The ideal candidate has experience working with complex mechanical assemblies and excels at developing custom tooling and fixturing to support intricate fabrication and assembly processes.

Key Responsibilities

Precision machining and fabrication: Transform engineering designs into production-ready parts using CNC programming manual mills lathes and precision grinders to produce aerospace-grade components with exact tolerances.
Custom tooling: Design and fabricate custom tooling and fixtures to support precision machining assembly and testing.
Quality verification: Perform detailed inspections using precision metrology tools (CMM micrometers calipers) to ensure all parts meet dimensional and quality requirements.
Process improvement: Contribute to the development and refinement of manufacturing processes to improve efficiency repeatability and quality.

Required Experience and Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required; minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience as a machinist with demonstrated expertise in component fabrication
Proven expertise in machining high-tolerance components
Proficiency in CNC programming and operation from setup through execution using industry-standard software such as Mastercam or Fusion 360
Strong understanding of materials and cutting techniques used in aerospace applications including titanium aluminum alloys stainless steels and composites
Demonstrated ability to design and fabricate custom tooling and fixturing to support complex machining and assembly processes

Ability to read interpret and work from engineering drawings GD&T specifications and detailed technical documentation with precision and accuracy
Excellent organizational and documentation skills

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

Associate degree technical certificate or completion of an apprenticeship program in machining manufacturing or a related field
Experience working with aerospace hardware flight-qualified mechanisms or deployable systems in development or production environments
Familiarity with AS9100 quality standards and aerospace documentation practices
Start-up experience with direct founder involvement and exposure to fast-paced product development and cross-functional collaboration

Benefits:

The health and safety of our employees and their families comes addition to competitive salary and equity we offer medical dental vision disability and life insurance coverage a health and wellness stipend 6 weeks of paid time off parental leave and employer 401K matching. The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits at any time.

ITAR Requirements:

To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you 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 the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Overview Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment with Overview Energy is based on merit competence and qualifications and is not influenced by race color religion gender national origin ethnicity veteran status disability status age sexual orientation gender identity marital status or any other legally protected status.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process please contact our Human Resources team at

Studies show that women and individuals from underrepresented groups often apply for jobs only if they meet all listed qualifications. We encourage anyone who believes they can succeed in this role to apply even if they do not meet every qualification listed.

Required Experience:

Assembly Integration and Test TechnicianOverview Energy is turning uninterrupted sunlight in space into directable energy on Earth. From our homebase in Virginia were building satellites that will deliver energy from orbit to the grid and make solar a reliable 24/7 resource. The RoleWe are seeking a...