Spacecraft Assembly Technician

About the role

The Space Systems Engineering group at HawkEye 360 is seeking a Spacecraft Assembly Technician to join our team. This position involves performing assembly and integration of flight hardware, interpreting engineering schematics, conducting inspections, managing inventory, and documenting work processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform assembly and integration of flight hardware at all stages of spacecraft development from subsystems up through the full payload and spacecraft bus
• Interpret engineering schematics or drawings to troubleshoot issues that may arise
• Inspect electronics, document hardware with photographs, and track flight hardware status
• Procure and coordinate shipment of parts, circuit boards, enclosures, and harness assemblies
• Manage electronic and mechanical lab inventory while driving improvements to systems for greater efficiency and organization
• Lay out and assemble electronic ground support equipment (EGSE) that will be used to test flight hardware in our lab
• Document work through notes within the procedures and photographs of each step performed
• Work independently to complete given assignments within the schedule given and ask questions about when more information is needed or not all details are given
• Quickly communicate problems or questions as they occur to other members of the team
• Work comfortably in a cleanroom environment and around ESD-sensitive hardware
• Occasionally travel for launch site integration and testing campaigns as needed

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma
• 2 years of hardware/electronics assembly experience or equivalent education and training
• Hands-on experience with aerospace hardware
• Familiarity working with wire harnesses (wire stripping, crimping, pinning, routing, continuity testing, etc…)
• Understanding of electronics lab environments including ESD mitigation and cleanroom protocols
• Basic hand tool knowledge as well as familiarization with some power tools
• An ability to react to changing priorities as directed, sometimes daily
• A good attitude, team-oriented spirit, and dedication to getting the job done

Desirable

• Hands-on experience with spacecraft (payload, bus, subsystems, etc…) hardware
• Experience working with electrical harnesses and an understanding of the different kinds of connectors used within the aerospace industry
• Experience soldering PCB assemblies
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office software
• Experience with Linux operating system and running commands within the terminal application
• A curious outlook – willingness to learn new things and solutions to fit the problem

Benefits

We offer a competitive base salary plus an annual performance bonus and benefits. We consider various factors when determining salary offers, including candidate's work experience, education, training & skills, as well as market and business considerations. The salary range for this position is $70,000—$115,000 USD.

Company Overview

HawkEye 360 is equipping defense, intelligence, and national security leaders with mission-critical signals intelligence to enable faster, better decision making. By detecting, geolocating, and characterizing radio frequency emissions worldwide, HawkEye 360 delivers trusted domain awareness and early warning indicators to the US Government and allied partners. Our space-based collection, proprietary signal processing, and AI-powered analytics transform knowledge of RF spectrum into a strategic advantage. Proven by operational mission success, HawkEye 360 is redefining how signals intelligence strengthens national and global security. HawkEye 360 is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.