Lead Space Vehicle Assembly and Harnessing Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Own the build. Elevate the mission.

If you thrive on precision mechanical work and spacecraft hardware integration, this lead technician role puts you at the center of flight‑worthy builds. You’ll set the standard for harness fabrication, structure assembly, and environmental readiness — and mentor others while doing it.

What will you do?

• Translate preliminary designs, blueprints, and schematics into hands‑on assembly plans for both production and laboratory needs.
• Assemble/integrate to tight tolerances, selecting the best methods to meet engineering requirements.
• Operate hydraulic/cooling test consoles, alignment and installation fixtures, heated tools, ovens, positioners, lift equipment, cranes, alignment systems, and hand/power tools.
• Define operation sequences; install components; run full leak/pressure tests; and verify alignment of control surfaces.
• Carefully install delicate MLI and support SLI applications on test and flight articles; adhere to all specifications.
• Assist engineers at designated test stations, log and analyze data, and produce clear reports with charts/graphs.
• Gain/maintain required certifications; perform rework and incidental tasks with minimal oversight.
• Apply expert knowledge of materials/process specifications and core mechanical principles; train and support teammates across related trades.
• Support range operations, including testing, integration, and hardware moves.

Where will you work?

Onsite, full‑time. This position is 100% on location at one of the listed site options.

What do you need to bring?

• High School Diploma or GED
• 4+ years assembling high‑reliability mechanical products
• Proven experience building/terminating high‑quality wiring harnesses for racks and boxes
• Comfort with scalpels, scissors, hollow punches, and similar tools
• Fluency in mechanical drawings, schematics, harness diagrams, and applicable specs
• Measurement proficiency: calipers, micrometers, digital multimeters (DMM)
• Experience with assembly tooling and/or composites fabrication/assembly
• Proficiency with a wide range of hand and power tools
• Experience mixing epoxy materials

What helps you stand out?

• 5+ years in integration
• 1+ year working with MLI/thermal blankets
• J‑STD‑001 space and NASA.STD.8739.4 certifications
• Exceptional attention to detail; strong communicator and teammate
• Cleanroom experience
• Ability to generate discrepancy reports
• Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint proficiency
• Willing to travel
• Active Security Clearance

Security, export control, and clearance

Role requires a “US Person” per 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee). Millennium is DDTC‑registered and ITAR‑compliant; work is performed in a special‑access facility. U.S. citizenship and eligibility for a clearance are required, and you must be willing to obtain and maintain it. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance post‑start is required.

Union and schedule

• Union‑represented, hourly position under the Cabinet Makers, Millmen and Industrial Carpenters Union (CMM&IC Local 721)
• May be assigned any shift; this opening is on 2nd Shift
• New hires and transfers from non‑union roles may be required to complete training during a 90‑day probation; continued employment depends on successful completion
• Shift designation: Shift 2 (United States of America)

Education, relocation, and sponsorship

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Relocation assistance: not available
• Visa sponsorship: not offered
• Language requirements: Not Applicable
• Position is not contingent upon program award

Total rewards

We offer competitive base pay, variable compensation, and a broad suite of benefits, typically including health coverage, FSA/HSA options, retirement savings, life and disability insurance, and paid/unpaid time away. Eligibility varies by location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements. Pay reflects experience, qualifications, and market/business factors.

Summary Pay Range: Grade 24: $29.42/hr - $47.09/hr

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Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process

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