This position requires - Clear Background, Drug Test, and Education Check.
Must be authorized to work in the US for any employer without Sponsorship.
(Principal Only! No Corp to Corp)
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Position Title: 1234-AIT Mechanical Integration Tech
Location: Palo Alto CA
Pay Rate: $35-$38
Title: Mechanical Operations Support Technician
LOCATION: Palo Alto CA
DURATION: 6-12month contract
two more of these roles (1 day shift/1 swing shift)
**BACKGROUND CHECK AND DRUG TEST IS REQUIRED*
skilled Mechanical Integration Technician to join our team in Palo Alto, CA. In this role you will be responsible for assembly ,and handling of Spacecraft, and Spacecraft Components, in various build phases.
Responsibilities
• Mechanical assembly and test of communications satellites and ground support equipment.
• Assist Mechanical Vehicle Engineers (MVE's) in the development of assembly & test processes, methods, sequences, assembly aids and test setups.
• 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/demate logs, & task logs.
• Spacecraft handling.
• Assembly & checkout of ground support equipment.
• Knowledge of test equipment set up and support.
• Operate cranes, man lifts, tugs, and handling equipment.
Minimum Requirements
• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
• High School diploma.
• 3 Years related work experience.
• Accommodate shift work. Some mandatory overtime is required.
• Strength and flexibility to work on ladders up to 18 feet high, platforms and man lifts up to 40 feet high. Able to work in confined spaces such as spacecraft interior, thermal vacuum and acoustic chamber. Must be able to lift 50lbs. Must be able to work laying flat on their chest on an extended platform for most of the shift.
• Able to become certified in ESD awareness, Contamination Control, Flight Hardware Handling, DC Connector Mate/Demate, Adhesive Bonding, Thermal Compound Bonding, and Component Torqueing. Must be able to understand and adhere to safety requirements i.e. safety glasses, safety shoes, ear protection, fall protection, and other requirements.
• Provide guidance and training to junior personnel..
We encourage Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans and Disabled individuals to apply for all positions that they may be qualified for. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you are interested in this position, please submit your resume in a Word Document with the month and year that you have worked at each previous position to - Karen@norlandgroup.com and copy: 1234-AIT Mechanical Integration Tech to the email Subject Line.
Or click this email link and attach your resume in a MS Word Document format
Job Posted Date: 3/27/2025
