ispace, inc. is a global lunar resource development company with the vision, “Expand our Planet. Expand our Future.” specializing in designing and building lunar landers and rovers. ispace aims to extend the sphere of human life into space and create a sustainable world by providing high-frequency, low-cost transportation services to the Moon. The company has offices in Japan, Luxembourg, and the United States and is growing rapidly. ispace Technologies U.S., based in Englewood, Colorado, focuses on high-capacity payload lunar landers.
With locations in the U.S., Japan, and Europe, ispace is positioned to be a global leader in the exploration and development of the moon. Let's go to the moon together! Our team is growing, and we are actively looking for great people to join the ispace mission.
ispace-US is looking for an Assembly, Integration and Test Technician to join the manufacturing group and support operations across Propulsion & Structures Systems on our APEX 1.0 Lander. This role will be supporting manufacturing activities on existing product designs and assist new hardware development in the early design phase, while providing critical design for manufacturability input.
Key Responsibilities
- Assemble, install, and test flight hardware.
- Use precision calibrated tools such as torque wrenches, micrometers and calipers.
- Manufacturing using a variety of specialty tools including crimping tools, epoxy applicators, tap & die sets, deburring tools, rotary tools, drill press & bandsaw.
- Hands on operations with both large and small fragile sub-assemblies
- Read and interpret technical drawings and follow detailed work instructions.
- Perform high pressure pneumatic testing.
- Assist engineers in reviewing design concepts, providing feedback for improvements
- Perform work according to procedures, specifications, and test instructions.
- Collaborate with production engineers and quality personnel to develop and document activities through work instructions and non-conformances.
- Ensure all production services are performed on time, safely and in a professional manner.
- Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.
- At times work in an ISO class 8 clean room for certain precision assemblies and tests.
- May include some short duration travel to Washington, California, or Florida for assembly, integration, test, and launch activities.
Basic Qualifications
- A&P License preferred but not required
- Previous experience with High-Detail, low volume assembly hardware
- Experience with flight hardware in a manufacturing environment
- Experience with mixing/applying adhesives, epoxies and coating material
- Experienced Forklift Operations & Overhead Crane Operations
- CNC Tube bending or orbital tube welding experience is a plus
- Strong communication skills (both oral and written)
- Mechanical aptitude
- Familiarity with GD&T principles
- Be physically able to lift/carry 35lbs, perform climbing operations, and work in tight spaces
- Experience working within the MS office suite
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive salary based upon experience - $70,000-$90,000. The salary posted is a targeted range for budget of position. Base compensation can be negotiated and will be commensurate with experience, skills, education, and training.
- Medical/vision/dental health benefits (Some 100% company paid options available for employee only)
- Hybrid work schedule
- Company-paid public transportation on RTD buses and light rail (RTD EcoPass)
- Paid vacation (18 days), Sick days (6 days), Holidays (14 paid holidays)
- 401(k)
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
ispace is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with ispace is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
All applicants who are offered employment with ispace US will be subject to a background investigation. Offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a background investigation conducted in accordance with Company policies and all applicable laws.
ispace Technologies, US, Inc. is a drug-free workplace.
ispace Technologies, US, Inc. participates in the E-Verify program.
