Mechanical Integration Technician

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)

Title:

Mechanical Operations Support Technician

Location:

Palo Alto, CA

DURATION: 6-12 month contract

Shift: F-M 4/40, Day 4am-2:30pm

Pay Rate: $27-35

• Primary job function is to mechanically integrate and support testing of satellite comm, BUS, Main Body, and Top Assemblies. Interpret drawings, work instructions and specifications for the assembly of complex parts and assemblies using working knowledge of assembly techniques and procedures to perform critical structural bonding operations.
• Mechanical assembly and test of communications satellites and ground support equipment.
• Assist Mechanical Vehicle Engineers 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 wave guides, electronic boxes, coax cables, harnesses, antennas & thermal blankets.
• Maintain paperwork:
  Build Sequence, 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.
• Strength and flexibility to work on ladders up to 18 ft high, platforms and man lifts up to 40 ft high, and in confined spaces such as spacecraft interior, thermal vacuum and acoustic chamber. Must be able to lift 50 lbs and work laying flat on a platform for most of the shift without exceeding ladder/dive board capacity.
• Become certified in ESD awareness, Contamination Control, Flight Hardware Handling, DC Connector Mate/Demate, Adhesive Bonding, Thermal Compound Bonding, and Component Torqueing. Adhere to safety requirements including safety glasses, shoes, ear protection, fall protection, and others.
• Provide guidance and training to junior personnel.

• 2–4 Years related work experience.
• Proficient using precision mechanical tools, assembly fixtures, and measuring equipment.
• High school education and 2–4 years of mechanical experience.
• Microsoft Office applications and internal database systems proficiency.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and support occasional shift changes to meet program goals.

• Spacecraft integration or assembly related experience.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certification.
• Experience working with small teams of technicians building complex structures or assemblies.

• Clear background, drug test, and education check.
• Must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.
• Background check and drug test required.

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 and copy 21899-Mechanical Integration Technician to the email subject line.

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Job Posted Date: 1/12/2026