Astrolab

Overview

Astrolab is The Lunar Operations Company focused on designing and building systems and hardware for lunar operations. They are seeking a highly skilled Senior Engineering Technician to support the assembly, integration, functional testing, and development of advanced aerospace and spaceflight hardware.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex mechanical assembly and integration of aerospace hardware.
• Interpret engineering drawings, assembly models, bills of materials, work instructions, and engineering specifications.
• Install mechanical fasteners, bearings, bushings, inserts, seals, and other precision components.
• Perform precision fitting, alignment, dimensional verification, and mechanical adjustments.
• Apply proper torque procedures, fastener locking methods, and hardware handling practices.
• Identify assembly discrepancies, tolerance issues, and coordinate resolution with Engineering.
• Integrate structural hardware, avionics components, electrical harnesses, sensors, actuators, and associated interfaces.
• Route, dress, secure, and inspect harnesses to meet engineering requirements.
• Verify mechanical interfaces, connector engagement, harness pinouts, and component installation.
• Coordinate with Avionics and Electrical Engineering to resolve integration conflicts.
• Support rover-level integration activities.
• Maintain hardware cleanliness, ESD controls, and appropriate handling practices.
• Execute functional tests on mechanical assemblies, avionics hardware, and integrated rover systems.
• Perform pre-test inspections, test setup, equipment configuration, and hardware readiness checks.
• Follow approved test procedures, engineering instructions, and safety requirements.
• Operate test equipment and instrumentation.
• Support electrical continuity checks, sensor and actuator verification, and system functional verification.
• Document test results, discrepancies, anomalies, and corrective actions.
• Assist Test Engineering with development testing and environmental test preparation.
• Serve as a technical resource and mentor for Engineering Technicians.
• Demonstrate and reinforce proper mechanical assembly and test execution practices.
• Help establish and maintain consistent workmanship standards.
• Communicate build status, technical risks, and test findings clearly.
• Take ownership of assigned hardware and integration tasks.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, with technical training or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 5 or more years of hands-on experience assembling, integrating, and testing complex hardware.
• Demonstrated experience with mechanical sub-assembly and functional testing.
• Experience with precision mechanical assembly and calibrated tools.
• Demonstrated experience adhering to hardware cleanliness and quality workmanship.
• Preferred experience building or testing spacecraft, launch vehicles, or high-reliability systems.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with harness installation and continuity testing.
• Experience supporting system-level functional tests and integrated hardware verification.
• Ability to execute functional test procedures and troubleshoot hardware issues.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaborate effectively.

Benefits

• 401k
• Health Insurance
• PTO

Additional Information

• Location: Hawthorne, California