Production Technician
Astra · Alameda, California, US
Astra’s mission is to improve life on Earth from space by creating a healthier and more connected planet. Today, Astra offers one of the lowest cost-per-laun...
Job description
Astra’s mission is to improve life on Earth from space by creating a healthier and more connected planet. Today, Astra offers one of the lowest cost-per-launch dedicated orbital launch services, and one of the industry’s leading flight-proven electric propulsion systems for satellites, the Astra Spacecraft Engine. The Opportunity: As a Production Technician, you will support the assembly, integration, and test of aerospace hardware and subsystems used in spacecraft propulsion and launch vehicles. You will work from engineering documentation to build hardware, execute production tests, and support environmental and functional verification activities. This is a highly hands-on role requiring strong mechanical and electrical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to troubleshoot hardware in a dynamic manufacturing and test environment. How You'll Fulfill Your Mission: Assembly & Integration: - Assemble mechanical and electro-mechanical aerospace hardware from engineering drawings, work instructions, and schematics - Perform precision assembly using hand tools, torque tools, fixtures, and specialized equipment - Support harness installation, wiring, and basic soldering or fabri...