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Job Description:

ICON is seeking a Spacecraft Systems Technician to help shape the future of off-planet construction. In this role, you'll apply your technical expertise, dedication to quality, and proactive mindset to support the development of groundbreaking systems that make extraterrestrial construction possible.

Job Responsibility:

  • Assemble and operate space environmental simulation systems including vacuum chambers, thermal chambers, vibration tables, and strength and stiffness fixtures
  • Operation of hand tools
  • Configuration of work cells including layouts, tooling, and equipment
  • Assistance with transition from development to production
  • Manufacture, assembly, and test of mechanical, fluid, and electrical flight hardware assemblies according to written procedures and engineering models, drawings, specifications, and standards
  • Perform second party verifications and hardware inspections of engineering models, drawings, specifications, and written work instructions
  • Troubleshoot, diagnose, and correct discrepancies by modification, rework, repair, and/or maintenance
  • Operation of various material handling equipment including forklifts, overhead cranes, aerial lifts, truck-trailer combinations, and other support equipment as required
  • Ownership of coordinated activities between operations, facilities, and other engineering/technician teams (i.e., construction work, hardware moves, etc.)
  • Setup and operate and maintain a wide range of high-precision calibrated tools such as torque wrenches, micrometers, calipers, depth gauges, and optical measuring instruments
  • Perform routine maintenance functions such as daily clean-up of work areas while taking ownership of Safety and Quality initiatives
  • Run predefined experiments while creating detailed and organized reports in a timely manner
  • Design and implement fixtures, tooling and low-level prototypes to aid in development

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or GED
  • 3+ years of experience in Aerospace/Launch vehicle production, testing, and assembly
  • Experience in handling large aerospace components and flight hardware
  • Experience in manufacturing, integration, or another relevant field
  • Ability to interpret engineering models, drawings, specifications, written work instructions, and test procedures
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Basic computer skills such as Windows, G-suite, etc.
  • Ability to work in confined spaces for extended periods of time
  • Ability to work with a strong work ethic and close attention to detail in a fast-paced dynamic team environment with rapidly changing roles and responsibilities
  • Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion

Nice to have:

  • Experience with multi-axis robotic systems
  • Metal fabrication experience (fabricating, assembly, and install)
  • Experience in drilling applications and assembling tightly toleranced structures
  • Industry certification, trade school training and/or degree in a related field
  • Military Experience
  • Experience with build out of vacuum chambers and operation of vacuum equipment
  • Experience in 3D printing systems (FDM, SLS, SLA)
  • CAD experience, preferably SolidWorks

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 20, 2026

Work Type:
On-site work
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