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ATR International

Mechanical Integration Technician

ATR International, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199

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Base pay range $30.00/hr - $33.00/hr

Technical Recruiter at ATR International (Recruiting for US Market) Our client is seeking a

motivated and skilled Mechanical Integration Technician

to join their spacecraft assembly team in Palo Alto, CA. In this role, you will be responsible for the mechanical assembly, integration, and handling of spacecraft and spacecraft components through various build and test phases. You will work closely with Mechanical Vehicle Engineers (MVEs) to help develop, assemble, and test advanced satellite systems supporting both commercial and government space missions.

Key Responsibilities

Perform

mechanical assembly and testing

of communication satellites and ground support equipment.

Support MVEs in developing

assembly and test processes , methods, sequences, and specialized tooling or fixtures.

Assemble and install

flight hardware , including structural parts, RF waveguides, electronic units, coax cables, harnesses, antennas, and thermal blankets per engineering drawings, specifications, and procedures.

Maintain all required build documentation, including

ASIs, rework shop orders, component installation logs, mate/demate logs, and task logs .

Safely perform

spacecraft handling and movement operations .

Assemble and conduct

checkout of ground support equipment (GSE) .

Support

test equipment setup and test operations

as directed.

Operate

cranes, man lifts, tugs, and handling equipment

safely and efficiently.

Provide

guidance and training

to junior technicians as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be a

U.S. citizen or permanent resident .

High school diploma

or equivalent required.

Minimum

3 years of relevant mechanical assembly or integration experience .

Ability to accommodate

shift work

and occasional

mandatory overtime .

Must be physically capable of:

Working on ladders up to 18 ft and platforms/man lifts up to 40 ft high.

Lifting up to

50 lbs .

Working in confined spaces (e.g., spacecraft interiors, thermal vacuum, and acoustic chambers).

Performing tasks while lying flat or in physically demanding positions for extended periods.

Able to obtain and maintain certifications in:

Flight Hardware Handling

DC Connector Mate/Demate

Adhesive and Thermal Compound Bonding

Must understand and adhere to all

safety protocols , including PPE use (safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection, fall protection, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

A&P Certification

or equivalent aerospace/mechanical background.

Prior experience in

spacecraft or aerospace assembly, integration, and test

environments.

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