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Lanteris Space Systems

Sr Mechanical Integration Technician

Lanteris Space Systems, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306

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Lanteris Space Systems is seeking a self‑motivated, experienced Mechanical Integration Technician to join our Assembly Integration and Test team in Palo Alto, CA. In this role, you will work with our team on the mechanical integration of current spacecraft programs.

Responsibilities

Mechanical assembly and test of communications satellites and ground support equipment

Assembly & installation of active & passive "flight" components per engineering drawings, specifications & procedures - structural parts & assemblies, RF waveguides, electronic boxes, coax cables, harnesses, antennas & thermal blankets

Maintain paperwork- ASIs, rework shop orders, component installation logs, mate de‑mate logs, task logs

Spacecraft handling

Assembly & checkout of ground support equipment

Knowledge of test equipment set up and support

Minimum Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident

High school diploma/GED.

4 years mechanical technician experience. A&P program completion may be counted as one year of experience

Ability to work on ladders, platforms & man‑lifts up to 18 feet high while in confined spaces such as S/C interiors, thermal vacuum & acoustic chambers

Ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted

Ability to accommodate some shift work and overtime

Preferred Qualifications

A&P license or 2 years of trade school

Ability to interpret engineering assembly drawings & work to procedures, standards, & shop orders

Ability to perform spacecraft integration tasks in clean room environment

Ability to operate cranes, man lifts, tugs & handling equipment

Ability to become certified in ESD Awareness, Contamination Control, Flight Hardware Handling, DC Connector Mate/Demate, Adhesive Bonding, Thermal Compound Bonding, Component Torqueing

Ability to assembly & install active & passive "flight" components per engineering drawings, specifications & procedures - structural parts & assemblies, RF waveguides, electronic boxes, coax cables, harnesses, antennas & thermal blankets

Ability to maintain paperwork, including ASIs, rework shop orders, component installation logs, mate demate logs, task logs

Experience with spacecraft handling

In support of pay transparency at Lanteris Space Systems, we disclose salary ranges on all U.S. job postings. The successful candidate’s starting pay will fall within the salary range provided below and is determined based on job‑related factors, including, but not limited to, the experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, geographic work location, and market conditions. Candidates with the minimum necessary experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skillsets for the position should not expect to receive the upper end of the pay range.

The base pay for this position within California is: $27.60 - $46.00 hourly.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees. More information on our benefits will be shared with candidates as they move forward in the recruitment process.

The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Management and Manufacturing

Industries Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

Lanteris Space Systems values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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