Sr. Production Technician - Spacecraft Assembly

Job Description

Job Description

Sr. Production Technician – Spacecraft Assembly
Location: Palo Alto, CA
Employment Type: Contract
Pay Rate: $37.40/hr
Schedule: 4/40 Weekend Swing Shift — Friday to Monday, 1:30 PM – 12:00 AM (10-hour shifts)

About the Role
ATR International is seeking a motivated and skilled Sr. Production Technician on behalf of our client, a leader in the aerospace and spacecraft manufacturing industry. In this role, you will support the assembly, handling, and testing of spacecraft and spacecraft components across various stages of the build process.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical assembly and test of communications satellites and ground support equipment
• Assist Mechanical Vehicle Engineers (MVEs) in developing assembly and test processes, methods, sequences, assembly aids, and test setups
• Assemble and install active and passive flight components per engineering drawings, specifications, and procedures — including structural parts and assemblies, RF waveguides, electronic boxes, coax cables, harnesses, antennas, and thermal blankets
• Maintain documentation including ASIs, rework shop orders, component installation logs, mate/demate logs, and task logs
• Handle spacecraft during build phases
• Assemble and check out ground support equipment
• Set up and support test equipment
• Operate cranes, man lifts, tugs, and other handling equipment
• Provide guidance and training to junior personnel

Minimum Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• High school diploma
• 3+ years of related work experience
• Ability to accommodate shift work, including mandatory overtime as needed
• Strength and flexibility to work on ladders up to 18 feet and platforms/man lifts up to 40 feet
• Ability to work in confined spaces (e.g., spacecraft interior, thermal vacuum and acoustic chambers)
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and work lying flat on chest on an extended platform for most of a shift
• Ability to obtain certifications in ESD Awareness, Contamination Control, Flight Hardware Handling, DC Connector Mate/Demate, Adhesive Bonding, Thermal Compound Bonding, and Component Torquing
• Ability to understand and adhere to all safety requirements (safety glasses, safety shoes, ear protection, fall protection, etc.)

Preferred Requirements

• A&P certification or equivalent work history

ATR International is an equal opportunity employer.

ATR International is committed to delivering next-generation recruiting that enables businesses and communities to thrive. By bringing passion for excellence, trust, and inclusion to every interaction, we build deep connections with our clients, contractors, internal staff, and local markets to drive long-term mutual success.

Founded in 1988 as a two-person, Hispanic-owned company, ATR is now a widely renowned technical staffing and consulting leader. Our firm has grown to serve a range of companies—from startups to Fortune 500 organizations—while putting more than 35,000 people to work, totaling over 14 million working hours. And we support a plethora of industries, from IT, engineering, and finance to healthcare, insurance, and retail.

Our passion for inclusion is at the heart of our success. Our woman-led, minority-owned firm welcomes fresh perspectives, and our efforts have earned us WBENC Certification—the most prestigious national recognition for women-owned businesses in the U.S. Today, ATR remains one of the most diverse firms in the staffing industry.

Reach out to learn how we can support your staffing or job search needs, no matter your background.

Company Description

ATR International is committed to delivering next-generation recruiting that enables businesses and communities to thrive. By bringing passion for excellence, trust, and inclusion to every interaction, we build deep connections with our clients, contractors, internal staff, and local markets to drive long-term mutual success.\n\nFounded in 1988 as a two-person, Hispanic-owned company, ATR is now a widely renowned technical staffing and consulting leader. Our firm has grown to serve a range of companies—from startups to Fortune 500 organizations—while putting more than 35,000 people to work, totaling over 14 million working hours. And we support a plethora of industries, from IT, engineering, and finance to healthcare, insurance, and retail.\n\nOur passion for inclusion is at the heart of our success. Our woman-led, minority-owned firm welcomes fresh perspectives, and our efforts have earned us WBENC Certification—the most prestigious national recognition for women-owned businesses in the U.S. Today, ATR remains one of the most diverse firms in the staffing industry.\n\nReach out to learn how we can support your staffing or job search needs, no matter your background.