Job Description

Overview

METECS is seeking an experienced Spaceflight Hardware Assembly, Integration & Test Technician to build and test spaceflight hardware. You will be part of the team responsible for turning released designs into completed flight hardware, collaborating with engineers and quality personnel from the start of the build through acceptance and delivery.

Responsibilities

  • Assemble and integrate hardware in accordance with released drawings, work instructions, and procedures.
  • Perform precision mechanical, electrical, cable, harness, soldering, or related assembly operations as trained and authorized.
  • Use calibrated tools, measurement equipment, test equipment, fixtures, and ground-support equipment.
  • Maintain hardware identification, traceability, and complete build records in accordance with configuration-control requirements.
  • Follow applicable ESD, FOD, cleanliness, handling, and storage requirements.
  • Perform functional checkout and testing in accordance with approved procedures; support inspection, environmental testing, troubleshooting, and hardware closeout.

Requirements

  • Hands-on experience performing controlled, documented assembly of aerospace, avionics, precision electromechanical, or other high-reliability hardware using appropriate tools and measurement equipment.
  • Ability to read and follow engineering drawings, wiring information, work instructions, and test procedures.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting ability, workmanship, and attention to detail.
  • Cable and harness fabrication, electronics assembly, or soldering experience is desired.
  • Current or recent aerospace workmanship training or credentials relevant to the assembly tasks is desired.
  • Familiarity with environmental testing and ESD/FOD controls is desired.
  • Citizenship or lawful permanent residency required.

How this job compares in Houston, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Houston, TX currently run a median of $32/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $23–$41/hr across 81 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 Houston, TX

We're tracking 318 other active welding openings in Houston, TX right now, from 184 different employers. 74 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,117 other active welding openings from 509 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Houston, or widen the search to Texas.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Austin Industries (34), Zachry Group (28), and Welding Shop in Houston, TX (18). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

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