Northwoodspace
Integration Technician
Torrance, CA. Posted 5 months ago
The role
Technicians support the build, integration, test and deployment of hardware used in parabolic and phased-array antenna systems. The role focuses on assembling precision subassemblies and integrating them into complete antenna units.
What you will do
- Assemble mechanical and electromechanical subassemblies for antenna systems.
- Integrate subassemblies into complete parabolic and phased-array antenna assemblies.
- Perform mechanical alignment, fastening, and structural integration using hand and power tools.
- Follow engineering drawings, assembly instructions, and build documentation.
- Conduct basic verification checks including fit, alignment, and functional inspection.
- Support prototype builds and iterative hardware development.
- Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to improve assembly processes.
- Domestic and international travel for onsite ground station support
Required qualifications
- 7+ years of mechanical and/or electromechanical assembly experience
- Demonstrated mechanical aptitude (hands-on projects, shop work, robotics, automotive work, etc.)
- Ability to read and follow mechanical drawings or assembly instructions
- Experience using common hand tools and shop equipment
- Comfort working with precision components and small mechanical assemblies
- Strong attention to detail and quality of workmanship
- Ability to work in a fast-paced hardware development environment
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed
Nice to have
- Technical training, trade school, community college coursework, or equivalent hands-on experience
- Exposure to mechanical assembly, electronics assembly, or manufacturing environments
- Experience with torque tools, fasteners, adhesives, or cable routing
- Familiarity with prototyping tools such as 3D printers, mills, drill presses, or bandsaws
- Basic understanding of RF hardware or antenna systems
Before you apply
- 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., pro
About the company
Northwood is a modern space infrastructure company bringing the benefits of space to the masses through advanced communications technology. They design, build, and rapidly deploy scalable systems that power the next generation of space missions.