Mechanical Technician

About the role

Star Catcher Industries, Inc., located in Jacksonville, FL, has an opportunity for a Mechanical Technician to support the development of space-to-space power beaming spacecraft and the Star Catcher Network, its orbital power grid. Responsible for design, assembly, testing and maintenance of mechanical systems and components used spacecraft, satellites, and other space-related technologies.

Responsibilities

• Build and assemble components for spacecraft, including structural elements, propulsion systems, and other mechanical systems.
• Develop and test prototypes of mechanical components and systems to verify their performance and reliability.
• Oversee the manufacturing and assembly of mechanical components and work with suppliers and manufacturers to procure parts, ensuring they meet design specifications and quality standards.
• Perform second party verifications and visually inspect mechanical assemblies to drawings, engineering specifications, and written assembly, integration, and test procedures.
• Work closely with a cross-functional team to integrate mechanical systems and components into spacecraft, satellites, and other systems and ensure that materials are compatible with design specifications and operational requirements.
• Create detailed documentation for designs, analyses, and testing procedures. This includes writing technical reports, test plans, analysis reports, system design documents, and interface control documents.
• Manage project timelines, resources, and budgets related to mechanical engineering tasks.

Ideal Experience

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, structural, or aerospace engineering.
• At least four years of experience designing, analyzing and building mechanical structures in an aerospace manufacturing environment or other relevant industry experience.
• Experience with assembly tooling and/or composites fabrication and assembly.
• At least four years of machine shop experience.
• At least four years of integration experience.
• Experience working in a clean room environment.
• Creative problem-solving skills, with the capability to develop innovative solutions to advanced engineering challenges.

Desired Skills

• Demonstrated expertise in mechanical design principles and CAD software.
• Ability to analyze complex mechanical systems and solve engineering problems effectively.
• Support hands on build of flight and ground test hardware.
• Capable of operating a wide range of machine tools.
• Familiarity with space industry regulations, safety standards relevant to space missions and operations.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to interface with the team and organization and prioritize tasks, projects, and personnel from a variety of disciplines.