Job Description

Overview

Northwood is a modern space infrastructure company focused on building a global network of phased array ground stations for reliable satellite communication. The Integration Technician II role involves supporting the build, integration, and testing of hardware for antenna systems, aimed at individuals with strong mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities

  • Assemble mechanical and electromechanical subassemblies for antenna systems.
  • Integrate subassemblies into complete parabolic and phased-array antenna assemblies.
  • Perform mechanical alignment, fastening, and structural integration using hand and power tools.
  • Follow engineering drawings, assembly instructions, and build documentation.
  • Conduct basic verification checks including fit, alignment, and functional inspection.
  • Support prototype builds and iterative hardware development.
  • Maintain clean and organized workspaces, tools, and hardware inventory.
  • Document build steps, issues, and deviations during assembly.
  • Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to improve assembly processes.

Requirements

  • 2+ years of mechanical and/or electromechanical assembly experience.
  • Ability to travel weekly or monthly as needed.
  • Demonstrated mechanical aptitude through hands-on projects, shop work, robotics, or automotive work.
  • Ability to read and follow mechanical drawings or assembly instructions.
  • Experience using common hand tools and shop equipment.
  • Comfort working with precision components and small mechanical assemblies.
  • Strong attention to detail and quality of workmanship.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced hardware development environment.

Additional Information

  • If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews, please let us know.
  • To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or eligible for required authorizations.

How this job compares in Torrance, CA

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Torrance, CA currently run a median of $33/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $32–$49/hr across 21 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Torrance, CA

We're tracking 44 other active welding openings in Torrance, CA right now, from 14 different employers. 8 of them were added in the last week. Across California as a whole we're tracking 627 other active welding openings from 306 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Torrance, or widen the search to California.

Northwood currently has 1 other opening live in California, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in California at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are SpaceX (31), Aerotek (16), and Volt (16). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within California, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Redondo Beach at $51/hr, Santa Ana at $48/hr, and Long Beach at $40/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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