Propulsion Technician, Tube Bending · Astranis

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:19:53 GMT
Engineering

Astranis · San Francisco · $36-$47 USD per hour · onsite

As a Propulsion Technician, you will be responsible for coordinating and supporting the production of propulsion hardware. This includes programming and operating a CNC tube bender, preparing metal components for welding and/or assembly into micro-GEO satellites, managing inventory and material traceability, performing dimensional and quality inspections, and following processes and work instructions.

Key responsibilities include:

Programming and operating a CNC tube bender and other metal fabrication tools for aerospace applications

Preparing metal components for welding and/or assembly into micro-GEO satellites

Managing the inventory and material traceability for thousands of propulsion components

Performing dimensional and quality inspections on propulsion components and assemblies

Following processes and work instructions, completing associated paperwork, and providing detailed feedback to authors

Requirements include:

Ability to program CNC equipment and operate fabrication tools

Ability to interpret technical drawings, test plans, and work to procedures

Ability to operate cranes, man lifts, tugs & handling equipment

Willingness and ability to work all shifts, overtime, and/or weekends as required

Willingness and ability to travel to support vendor visits and trainings

Bonus points for experience in tube bending, aerospace/high-precision assembly or fabrication, and/or CNC machine operation, experience operating a CNC tube bender, experience operating a FARO arm or CMM, good understanding of GD&T, experience welding, specifically orbital tube welding (OTW), and experience related to other roles in the production of satellites, i.e. machining, welding, assembly, or harnessing.

What we offer: All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits. Base pay is just one component of Astranis's total rewards package. Your compensation also includes a significant equity package via incentive stock options, high-quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance, 401(k) retirement planning, flexible PTO, and free on-site catered meals.