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Mechanical Technician III
Rocket Lab Corporation
Pasadena, CA, United States · $28 — $35 USD per hour (Hourly Pay Range — CA only)
Join Rocket Lab Robotics' manufacturing team to perform precision electro-mechanical work on flight and non-flight hardware. The role includes assembly of PCB and electrical sub-assemblies, wire-harness fabrication, through-hole and SMT soldering (including work under a microscope), conformal coating and epoxy application, mechanical integration of electro-mechanical systems, functional testing, first-article and prototype builds, validating parts lists, and supporting development of production processes. Work supports programs subject to U.S. export controls.
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Electrical Technician, EagleEye
Anduril Industries
Costa Mesa, California, United States · US Hourly Range
Production Technician/Level 1: $25 - $33/hour
Production Technician/Level 2: $28 - $38/hour
Production Technician/Level 3: $33 - $43/hour
(Your level and pay will depend on qualifications and experience. Salary estimate is base pay only; equity grants and benefits may be included in full-time offers.)
Join Anduril's Manufacturing Production team to assemble, integrate, test, and occasionally repair electrical and mechanical subassemblies for the EagleEye AR headset. The role combines routine production assembly of optical components, displays, and cable harnesses with intermittent PCB/PCBA/PWA rework and troubleshooting. Work includes following blueprints and test procedures, maintaining quality records, and collaborating with integrators on validation and test development.
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Senior CNC Machinist - D Shift
Rocket Lab Corporation
Long Beach, CA, United States · USD $35 — $50 per hour (Hourly Pay Range - CA only)
Operate, set up, and maintain CNC lathes and mills to produce flight‑ready hardware to Rocket Lab specifications. Translate drawings and CAD, work with CNC programmers to hold tolerances, drive continuous improvement to reduce nonconformances, and track calibration and tooling maintenance. Role is based at Rocket Lab headquarters and supports Neutron vehicle production on the D shift (see schedule below).
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Senior CNC Machinist - C Shift
Rocket Lab Corporation
Long Beach, CA, United States · $35 — $50 USD per hour (Hourly Pay Range, CA only)
Set up, operate, and maintain CNC lathes and mills to produce flight-ready hardware to Rocket Lab specifications. Translate drawings/CAD and GD&T, work with programmers and quality/engineering to hold tolerances and reduce non-conformances, track equipment calibration/maintenance, and suggest process improvements. Position is based at Rocket Lab Headquarters in Long Beach, CA and runs on C Shift (Friday–Sunday, 5:30am–3:30pm).
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Senior CNC Machinist - B Shift
Rocket Lab Corporation
Long Beach, CA, United States · $35 — $50 USD per hour (Hourly Pay Range, CA only)
Senior CNC Machinist based at Rocket Lab’s Long Beach headquarters responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining CNC lathes and mills to produce flight-ready hardware to specification. The role involves reading drawings/CAD, working with CNC programmers and engineering/quality to hold tolerances and reduce non-conformances, tracking equipment calibration and maintenance, and suggesting process improvements. Position is on B Shift (Mon–Thu, 3:15pm–1:45am).
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TIG Welder, Combustion Devices (Raptor) - 2nd Shift
SpaceX
Hawthorne, CA, United States · Level 1: $23 - $27 per hour; Level 2: $26 - $33 per hour; Level 3: $31 - $38 per hour (USD, base salary ranges)
Work on the Raptor engine system assembling and TIG-welding fluid systems and subassemblies for Starship/Super Heavy. The role involves welding, repairing castings, reading engineering drawings, using precision measuring tools, conducting in-process inspection, operating shop equipment (forklifts/boom/scissor lifts), maintaining a safe work area, and supporting continuous process improvement on the 2nd shift (3:30 PM–2:00 AM). Overtime and weekend work may be required.
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Senior Assembly Integration & Test Technician
Rocket Lab Corporation
Long Beach, CA, United States · $32 — $40 USD hourly (Hourly Pay Range (CA Only))
Onsite role at Rocket Lab’s Long Beach headquarters performing spacecraft assembly, integration, and test (AIT). The technician builds and integrates flight hardware to engineering drawings and procedures, conducts electrical and mechanical installations and functional/verification testing, supports propulsion integration and environmental test campaigns, and participates in safe handling and critical lifts. The position operates on B shift (Mon–Thu evenings/nights) and emphasizes workmanship, safety, and cross‑disciplinary troubleshooting in a production aerospace environment.
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Assembly Integration & Test Technician III
Rocket Lab Corporation
Long Beach, CA, United States · Hourly Pay Range (CA Only): $28 — $35 USD
Onsite role at Rocket Lab’s Long Beach headquarters performing spacecraft assembly, integration, and test work. The technician builds and installs flight hardware per engineering drawings and work instructions, executes electrical and mechanical assembly tasks, performs functional and environmental test activities, supports propulsion integration and leak/pressure testing, and participates in critical lifts using approved rigging and lifting equipment. The position requires adherence to safety, quality, and configuration-control procedures and collaboration with cross-functional production teams.
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Facilities Technician
Anduril Industries
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States · $27.89—$36.54 USD per hour
Join Anduril's Facilities team to perform routine building maintenance and keep a commercial facility safe and operational. The role involves inspecting and maintaining HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building systems; performing minor carpentry, painting, and repairs; coordinating contractors; responding to maintenance emergencies; and keeping maintenance records.
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Assembly Integration & Test Technician III - A Shift
Rocket Lab Corporation
Long Beach, CA, United States · $28 — $35 USD per hour (Hourly Pay Range - CA Only)
Perform hands-on assembly, integration, and test of spacecraft hardware at Rocket Lab's Long Beach facility. The role follows engineering drawings, work instructions, and quality standards to install electrical and mechanical flight hardware, run functional and environmental tests, support propulsion integration and pressure/leak testing, and execute safe lifts and handling during production and test campaigns. Work is onsite on A shift (Mon–Thu mornings) and contributes technical leadership on complex assembly and test activities.
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Assembly Integration & Test Technician II - A Shift
Rocket Lab Corporation
Long Beach, CA, United States · $25 — $31 USD per hour (Hourly Pay Range - CA only)
Work onsite at Rocket Lab's Long Beach facility assembling, integrating, and testing spacecraft hardware. The role follows engineering drawings and manufacturing procedures to install electrical and mechanical components, perform functional and environmental testing, support propulsion integration and critical lifts, and contribute to production troubleshooting and quality improvements on flight hardware.
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Harness Technician II - A Shift
Rocket Lab Corporation
Long Beach, CA, United States · $28 — $35 USD per hour (Hourly Pay Range - CA only)
Build and test electrical wire harnesses for Rocket Lab's Space Systems division at the Long Beach, CA headquarters. The role focuses on producing flight- and mission‑ready harnesses through soldering, crimping, splicing, stripping, continuity and hi‑pot testing, while following manufacturing instructions, contributing improvement ideas, and supporting local shop organization (5S).
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Environmental Test Technician II
Rocket Lab Corporation
Silver Spring, MD, USA · USD 47,000–58,000 per year (Base Salary). Total compensation (base and equity) also listed as USD 47,000–58,000 annually; anticipated equity grant value included as part of total compensation.
Support environmental qualification and verification of spaceflight hardware and test fixtures at Rocket Lab's Silver Spring site. You'll execute environmental tests (thermal vacuum, vibration, shock, static load, separation, etc.), operate data acquisition and test equipment, inspect and maintain hardware and fixtures, assist with non-conformance investigations, and suggest process improvements. The role requires both independent work and collaboration on flight hardware testing.
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Aerospace Test Technician III
Rocket Lab Corporation
Silver Spring, MD, US · Base Salary: $54,000 — $66,000 USD per year. Total Compensation (base and equity): $54,000 — $66,000 USD per year. Anticipated equity grant included as part of total compensation; realized value depends on vesting and stock price.
Support development and environmental testing of spaceflight hardware and electro-mechanical deployables at Rocket Lab's Silver Spring site. The role executes tests (thermal vacuum, vibration, shock, static load, separation, benchtop operations), operates data-acquisition and test fixtures, inspects and maintains hardware and test equipment, and helps investigate non-conformances and process improvements.
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Aerospace Test Technician II
Rocket Lab Corporation
Silver Spring, MD, United States · Base Salary and Total Compensation (base + equity): $47,000 — $58,000 USD (annual)
Support development and qualification testing of spaceflight hardware and mechanisms (e.g., separation systems and deployables). Perform environmental tests (thermal vacuum, shock, vibration, static load, separation, benchtop operation), operate test fixtures and data acquisition systems, inspect and maintain hardware and fixtures, assist with non-conformance investigations, and suggest process improvements.
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Production Technician
Anduril Industries
McHenry, Mississippi, United States · $25 — $33 USD per hour
Join Anduril's Rocket Motor Systems manufacturing team to perform hands‑on final assembly and testing of solid rocket motors and related subassemblies. The role focuses on precise assembly operations, component preparation, pressure/leak testing, serialization, recordkeeping, and preparing finished motors for storage or shipment, all while following strict safety and explosive‑handling procedures. Training is provided for work with energetic materials; teamwork and adherence to safety protocols are essential.
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Production Assembly Technician
Anduril Industries
Waltham, Massachusetts, United States · $37.02 — $49.03 USD (hourly)
Hands-on production role assembling, aligning, and testing precision electro-optical and electro-mechanical sub-assemblies and finished systems. The technician will execute detailed manufacturing instructions, use calibrated tooling and precision metrology, document build and inspection records, troubleshoot hardware with engineering partners, and maintain ESD- and contamination-controlled work areas.
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Senior Environmental Test Technician (R6211)
Shield AI
Seattle, Washington, US · USD 35.00–53.00 per-hour-wage
Join Shield AI's reliability team to plan, run, and report environmental qualification and reliability tests on electronic flight hardware for VBAT and XBAT aircraft. This hands‑on role includes defining stress profiles and test setups, instrumenting hardware (thermocouples, accelerometers, strain gauges, humidity sensors), operating HALT/HASS, thermal-humidity, vibration/shock chambers, acquiring and automating test data, investigating failures, and producing clear reports and visualizations used for disposition and qualification decisions. You will help maintain and improve lab procedures, manage consumables and equipment safety, collaborate across disciplines, and work with external labs when needed.
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Propulsion Assembly Technician III - B Shift
Rocket Lab Corporation
Long Beach, CA, United States · $30–$40 USD per hour (Hourly Pay Range — CA only)
As a Propulsion Assembly Technician III on B shift at Rocket Lab’s Long Beach headquarters, you will assemble and test propulsion sub-assemblies for the Rutherford rocket engine (including turbopumps, pumps, valves, plumbing, TVC actuators, motor controllers and related mechanical components). You’ll support the Propulsion Production Manager and production organization, perform hardware and bench testing, and prepare hardware that will be used in flight tests and missions.
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Orbital Tube Welder III - B Shift
Rocket Lab Corporation
Long Beach, CA, United States · $30–$40 USD per hour (Hourly Pay Range — California only)
Join Rocket Lab's Long Beach team to perform orbital tube welding and fabrication for rocket engine fluid systems. The role operates orbital welding equipment to produce and inspect welded tubing and subassemblies (1/4"–6"), reads technical drawings, performs tube bending and fit-up, and maintains weld quality for production on a B shift (afternoon/evening).
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Additive Manufacturing Technician III
Rocket Lab Corporation
Long Beach, CA, United States · USD $28.46–$35.58 per hour (Hourly Pay Range — CA only)
Onsite role supporting metal additive manufacturing for Rocket Lab’s Rutherford and Archimedes engines at the Engine Development Center in Long Beach. The technician will prepare and run metal 3D print jobs (LPBF, DED, hybrid), operate and calibrate printers (experience with EOS, SLM, DMG preferred), identify and troubleshoot mechanical/optical/laser/electrical/build issues, perform inspections and preventative maintenance, follow work orders and procedures, collaborate with engineers on setups and process improvements, and maintain department 5S and documentation. This opening is for A Shift on a 4x10 schedule starting in November.
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Additive Manufacturing Technician II
Rocket Lab Corporation
Long Beach, CA, United States · $25.38 — $31.73 USD per hour (Hourly Pay Range, CA only)
Onsite role supporting metal additive manufacturing for Rocket Lab’s Rutherford and Archimedes engines at the Engine Development Center in Long Beach, CA. The technician will set up and operate metal 3D printers (LPBF, DED, hybrid systems), perform calibration, troubleshoot mechanical/laser/electrical/build issues, inspect parts and builds, carry out preventative maintenance, and work with engineering to improve processes. This opening is for A Shift (a 4x10 schedule) starting in November and supports production and development additive workflows.
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Additive Manufacturing Technician I
Rocket Lab Corporation
Long Beach, CA, United States · $23.46 — $29.33 USD per hour (Hourly Pay Range — CA only)
Onsite role at Rocket Lab's Engine Development Center in Long Beach supporting metal additive manufacturing (LPBF, DED, hybrid) for the Rutherford and Archimedes engines. The technician prepares and sets up print jobs, operates metal 3D printers, performs calibrations, troubleshoots mechanical/optical/laser/electrical and build issues, inspects parts and prints, performs scheduled preventative maintenance, documents nonconformances, and works with engineering on process improvements and new setups. This position is A Shift on a 4x10 schedule (starting in November).
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Propulsion Assembly Technician II - B Shift
Rocket Lab Corporation
Long Beach, CA, United States · $25–$35 USD per hour (CA Only)
Assemble and test propulsion sub-assemblies for Rocket Lab’s Rutherford engine at the Long Beach headquarters. The role includes mechanical and electrical assembly work on components such as pumps, valves, plumbing, TVC actuators and motor controllers, carrying out bench and pressure testing, and supporting production leadership to deliver flight-ready hardware.
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Production Technician Supervisor - Second Shift
Commonwealth Fusion Systems
Devens, MA, US · USD 90,000–145,000 per-year-salary
Supervise and develop a team of production technicians and welders working on electromechanical parts and assemblies. Coordinate daily work assignments, execute production schedules, lead cross-functional meetings, maintain safety and quality standards, run training programs, manage timecards and reviews, and participate in R&D and production builds with troubleshooting and continuous improvement responsibilities. Role is second shift and onsite.
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Vehicle Test Technician (1st Shift)
Zoox
Foster City, CA, US · USD 40 - 50 per-hour-wage
Join Zoox's Base Operations team to prepare, execute, and report vehicle-level tests and to keep the on-road fleet safe and demo/test-ready. Work includes planning and running tests (performance, NVH, thermal, durability, crash, prototype validation), installing sensors and DAQ systems, performing diagnostics, maintenance and repairs, supporting data collection and reporting, and coordinating logistics for vehicles, equipment, and parts. Role requires close collaboration with engineering, attribute leads, and shop staff.
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CNC Oxy/Plasma Programmer, Maritime
Anduril Industries
Santa Ana, California, United States · US Hourly Range $37.02 — $49.04 USD
Hands-on cutting and fabrication technician role within Anduril's Maritime Manufacturing Technology team. The position supports production and R&D by programming, setting up, and operating CNC cutting equipment (waterjets, oxy-acetylene, plasma), fabricating high-quality parts and assemblies from CAD, implementing fixturing and workholding, performing in-process quality checks, and supporting machine maintenance and production integration in a maritime hardware manufacturing environment.
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Welder - Differential Pay for Weekend & Night Shifts
Commonwealth Fusion Systems
Devens, MA, US · USD 30–41 per-hour-wage (hourly)
Perform in-house production welding to fabricate and inspect large metallic structures and tooling used for high-field superconducting magnets. Work includes setting up welding processes, reading and measuring from technical drawings, performing hand and semi-automated welds (including vertical, flat, and overhead positions), qualifying welding equipment and procedures, and providing manufacturability feedback to engineers. Position includes shift differentials for evenings, nights, and weekends.
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Precision Metal Fabricator, Maritime
Anduril Industries
Santa Ana, California, United States · $41.35 — $54.81 USD per hour
Hands-on metal forming role on Anduril's Maritime Manufacturing Technology Team producing curved and contoured metal components and assemblies for maritime defense hardware. The role focuses on operating and programming plate rollers, hydraulic press brakes, shears and related equipment, fabricating parts to print, troubleshooting processes, performing in-process quality checks, and collaborating with engineering and quality teams. The position supports both R&D fabrication and scaled production in a manufacturing facility.
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Electrician, Maritime Production Electrical Assembly
Anduril Industries
Santa Ana, California, United States · $53.85–$71.63 USD per hour
Join Anduril’s Maritime Manufacturing Technology team as an Electrical Assembly Technician supporting maritime products and the production facility. You will assemble and wire panels, switchboards, junction boxes, harnesses, motors, and complete electrical systems aboard marine platforms; run and terminate cable; perform electrical testing and troubleshooting; and size/install transformers and high-voltage feeds to power production equipment. Work includes preparing documentation, supporting inspections, and ensuring installations meet NEC, OSHA, and applicable naval standards (e.g., NAVSEA/SUBSAFE/SOC) through installation and energization.
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Production Technician - Second Shift
Commonwealth Fusion Systems
Somerville, MA, US · USD $30 - $41 per hour
Join the manufacturing team building and testing superconducting magnets. The Production Technician on second shift performs electromechanical assembly and testing, maintains and troubleshoots production equipment, follows procedures and drawings, and works with Operations, Maintenance, and Quality to support continuous improvement and safe production.
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Senior Welder - B Shift
Rocket Lab Corporation
Long Beach, CA, United States · $30 — $50 USD per hour (Hourly Pay Range, CA Only)
Senior-level welder based at Rocket Lab’s Long Beach, CA headquarters to weld and fabricate fluid systems and sub-assemblies for Rutherford and Archimedes rocket engines. The role operates on a B shift (Monday–Thursday evenings) and follows established procedures, blueprints, and work orders to produce components within tight tolerances for a high-reliability aerospace program.
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Orbital Tube Welder II - B Shift
Rocket Lab Corporation
Long Beach, CA, United States · Hourly Pay Range (CA only): $25 — $35 USD
Perform orbital tube welding and fabrication of fluid systems and subassemblies for Rocket Lab engine programs (Rutherford and Archimedes). The role operates orbital welding equipment to produce high-quality welds on tubing from 1/4" to 6", including tube bending, flaring, fit-up, and reading technical drawings to meet project specifications.
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CNC Plasma Cutting Technician, Maritime
Anduril Industries
Santa Ana, California, United States · $37.02 — $49.04 USD per hour
Hands-on fabrication role on Anduril's Maritime Manufacturing Technology team producing parts and assemblies for maritime defense hardware. You will program, set up, and operate cutting equipment, interpret drawings and CAD models, implement fixturing and quality control, and support both R&D fabrication and production assembly workflows to deliver high-quality components.
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Production Technician - Third Shift
Commonwealth Fusion Systems
Somerville, MA, US · $30 - $41 per hour + 15% differential (USD)
Work on a night shift manufacturing team to build, assemble, test, and maintain electromechanical components and superconducting magnets. The role focuses on production builds to specification, troubleshooting manufacturing issues, performing preventative equipment maintenance, and collaborating with operations, quality, and maintenance to support continuous improvement.
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Lead Production Technician - First Shift
Commonwealth Fusion Systems
Somerville, MA, US · USD 32–52 per-hour-wage
Lead a hands-on production team that builds high-temperature superconducting magnets and assemblies for CFS fusion devices. You will hire, train, and supervise technicians and welders; perform and oversee production builds to documented procedures; troubleshoot manufacturing issues; and drive continuous improvement while maintaining safety, quality, and schedule commitments.
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Senior Development Fabrication Technician
Anduril Industries
Costa Mesa, California, United States · USD $37.02—$57.69 per hour
Join Anduril's Development Fabrication team to turn early engineering concepts into low‑volume, high‑complexity prototype hardware. You will plan and execute prototype builds (from raw material to finished assembly), select fabrication approaches, layout and fit components, perform welding and conventional machining, design and build fixtures, inspect parts, and work closely with design engineers to resolve manufacturability issues in a fast‑changing R&D shop environment.
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Integration Technician - Structures, Omen
Anduril Industries
Costa Mesa, California, United States · $37 — $49 USD per hour
Hands-on technician role on the Omen autonomous air vehicle team focused on structural work and broader vehicle integration. You will build, trim, inspect, document, and maintain composite and electro-mechanical assemblies, working with engineering and production teams to ensure flight‑readiness and safety in a fast-paced production/R&D environment at Anduril's Costa Mesa facility.
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Test Technician
Anduril Industries
McHenry, Mississippi, United States · US Salary Range $66,000 — $88,000 USD (base salary estimate)
Support research, development, and manufacturing test activities for Anduril Rocket Motor Systems by planning and executing destructive and non-destructive tests on energetic and inert materials and rocket motors, collecting and analyzing test data, and reporting results to leadership and customers to advance solid rocket motor capabilities.
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Lead Production Technician, Core Tech
Anduril Industries
Costa Mesa, California, United States · $37 — $49 USD per hour
Lead a team of production technicians in the manufacture, assembly, troubleshooting, and delivery of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for strategic customers. This role reports to the Production Manager and combines hands-on electro-mechanical work, production oversight (scheduling/prioritization, safety, 5S/continuous improvement), training and certification maintenance, and daily production reporting using ERP/MES tools.
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Quality Inspector
Anduril Industries
Quonset, Rhode Island, United States · 35.00–47.00 USD per hour
Join Anduril's maritime manufacturing team in Quonset, RI as a Quality Inspector supporting production of long-range autonomous underwater vehicles. You will perform incoming, in-process, and end-of-line inspections; support material review and calibration activities; help investigate and resolve product or production issues; and work with suppliers and cross-functional teams to implement and improve quality standards and procedures.
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Production Technician - First Shift
Commonwealth Fusion Systems
Somerville, MA, US · USD $30 - $41 per hour
Join a manufacturing team that assembles and tests superconducting magnets. The Production Technician performs electromechanical builds, operates production and test equipment, troubleshoots manufacturing issues, supports preventative maintenance, and works closely with Operations, Maintenance and Quality to improve processes. The role operates on a 6:00 am–3:00 pm first shift schedule at CFS's Somerville facility.
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Sheet Metal Fabrication Tech - Prototype Development
Anduril Industries
Costa Mesa, California, United States · USD $28.37 — $38.46 per hour
Join Anduril’s Development Manufacturing sheet metal team to fabricate low-volume prototype hardware. You will convert CAD models, drawings, or concepts into finished parts—developing flat patterns, performing cutting, forming, finishing, inspection, and collaborating directly with engineers to improve manufacturability. The role emphasizes hands-on learning across multiple fabrication processes and growing ownership of tooling, setups, and problem diagnosis.
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Quality Inspector II
Rocket Lab Corporation
Long Beach, CA, United States · $26 — $30 USD (Hourly Pay Range (CA Only))
Inspect components, assemblies, and welds using penetrant (PT) and visual (VT) non-destructive inspection methods for Rocket Lab’s Neutron program. Work with engineering and production to develop and maintain NDT procedures and acceptance criteria, lead day-to-day NDT activities, keep inspection records, and support qualification and R&D efforts to ensure parts meet applicable aerospace standards.
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Factory Test Technician IV - 2nd Shift
Relativity Space
Long Beach, California, United States · $40.20 — $60.30 USD per hour
Join Relativity Space's Factory Test team to lead and execute test infrastructure operations for the Terran R program. This second‑shift, hands‑on role involves owning smaller projects or portions of larger initiatives, troubleshooting and resolving complex test issues, providing technical oversight, and mentoring junior technicians. The position works Monday–Friday, 3:00 p.m.–1:30 a.m. PT on a 50‑hour workweek (includes 10 guaranteed overtime hours) and receives a 10% shift differential.
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Test Technician
Vast
Long Beach, California, United States · $21.33 — $50 USD (hourly)
Join Vast's Hardware Development team to build and test ground support and flight hardware for life‑support and pressurized systems used in commercial space stations. The role involves fabricating, activating, operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining test equipment (including high‑pressure, pneumatic/hydraulic, oxygen, refrigerant, and data/control systems), supporting test campaigns, and keeping lab/workshop areas stocked and compliant. Shift options include first (6:00–14:30) and second (14:00–22:30) shifts.
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Welder
Hermeus
Atlanta, GA, US · USD 25–65 per-hour-wage
Join Hermeus as a hands-on Welder fabricating, assembling, and joining structural and piping components for aerospace and defense hardware. You will perform precision TIG/GTAW, MIG, and arc welding on carbon steel, stainless steel and high-nickel alloys, execute laser welding on thin and high-strength materials, interpret engineering drawings and welding symbols, and collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to meet strict safety and weld standards for mission-critical systems.
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Lead Assembly Technician - Third Shfit
Commonwealth Fusion Systems
Devens, MA, US · 32–52 USD per hour (per-hour-wage); hourly pay + 15% differential
Lead the Assembly Team during the weekday third shift to plan, assign, and oversee hands-on assembly work for the SPARC tokamak. You will coordinate daily work orders and shift handoffs, supervise small technician teams through complex assemblies and lifts, collaborate with engineers, metrology, quality, and testing groups, and help troubleshoot and escalate issues to keep the build on schedule and to specification.
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Propulsion Technician II, Valves, Second Shift
Relativity Space
Long Beach, California, United States · Hiring Range: $28.27 — $42.40 USD per hour. Role is a 50-hour workweek including 10 guaranteed overtime hours weekly; employees receive a 10% shift differential in addition to base pay.
Join Relativity Space's engine manufacturing team to assemble and test Aeon-R engine components, sub-assemblies, valves, and engines. This second-shift, hands-on role supports precision cleaning, hydrostatic proof testing, flow testing, component assembly and test, and engine assembly processes. The position follows a Monday–Friday schedule (3:00 p.m.–1:30 a.m. PT) and is structured as a 50-hour workweek with 10 guaranteed overtime hours and a 10% shift differential.
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Structures Test Technician
Vast
Mojave, California, United States · Structures Test Technician I: $22.87 - $32.46 USD per hour; Structures Test Technician II: $29.37 - $41.69 USD per hour; Structures Test Technician III: $33.36 - $47.35 USD per hour; Senior Structures Test Technician: $40.10 - $56.92 USD per hour. Pay calibrated to experience and role level. (California range $22.87 — $56.92 USD)
Hands-on technician role supporting static structural testing and maintenance of Vast’s Haven‑1 primary structural test stand at the Mojave Test Site. The role involves installing hull hardware into the test stand, operating and maintaining hydraulic, high‑pressure gas (GN2) and pneumatic systems, supporting test engineers during static load tests, keeping test-stand equipment mission-ready, and following high‑pressure and heavy-equipment safety protocols. Role may flex to support other test stands and requires physical work in outdoor test environments.
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Propulsion Test Technician
Vast
Mojave, California, United States · Propulsion Test Technician I: $22.87 - $32.46 per hour; Propulsion Test Technician II: $29.37 - $41.69 per hour; Propulsion Test Technician III: $33.36 - $47.35 per hour; Senior Test Technician: $40.10 - $56.92 per hour. Pay Range: California $22.87 — $58.92 USD. Base salary and level calibrated to candidate experience.
Join Vast's propulsion test team to build, operate, and maintain rocket thruster test stands and high‑pressure fluid systems at the Mojave test site. The role supports development, acceptance, qualification, and investigative test campaigns, follows detailed procedures for hazardous operations (including high‑pressure oxygen systems), troubleshoots mechanical/electrical/fluid systems, and collaborates with test engineers to improve safety and site productivity. This is a full‑time, non‑exempt on‑site position.
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Lead Production Technician - Third Shift
Commonwealth Fusion Systems
Devens, MA, US · USD 32.00–52.00 per hour + 15% shift differential
Lead a third-shift production team building high-temperature superconducting magnets and related assemblies. You will manage and train technicians and welders, ensure production meets quality and schedule targets, troubleshoot manufacturing issues, and work with engineering to develop and qualify new manufacturing processes. The role is hands-on and involves mechanical, electrical, magnetic, cryogenic, vacuum, pressure, and pneumatic systems.
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Senior Maintenance Technician, 2nd Shift
Anduril Industries
Costa Mesa, California, United States · $48 — $57 USD per hour
Join Anduril's Manufacturing Operations team to support production system uptime and scaling across factory sites. This hands-on senior technician role covers commissioning, preventative and emergency maintenance, calibration, and supporting automated conveyance, controls, vision, torque tools, and factory automation. You'll work with engineering, operations, facilities, and safety teams to install, maintain, and troubleshoot equipment, respond to machine breakdowns, and help bring new production lines online. The role is physically demanding and assigned to 2nd shift (approx. 3:00 PM–11:30 PM) with required overtime and weekend availability.
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Production Technician
Shield AI
Dallas, Texas, US · USD 24–37 per-hour-wage
Hands-on production role supporting assembly, testing, configuration and repair of unmanned aircraft systems, avionics, ground stations and related equipment. The technician will work from engineering drawings and procedures to fabricate, assemble, troubleshoot and finish composite and avionics components to meet quality and delivery goals.
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Sheet Metal Shop Technician- 2nd Shift
Hermeus
Los Angeles, CA, US · USD 30–50 per hour
Work on 2nd shift performing hands-on sheet metal fabrication for tight‑tolerance aerospace flight hardware. Set up, operate, and maintain cutting and forming equipment (laser cutters, press brakes, rollers, English wheels, shrinker-stretchers, etc.), perform precision inspection and basic assembly, troubleshoot and maintain shop equipment, and mentor junior operators while collaborating with manufacturing and engineering to improve processes and quality. Role requires regular production work in a safety-compliant shop and adherence to export-control eligibility.
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HVAC Technician (Facilities) - 1st Shift
SpaceX
Hawthorne, CA, United States · Level 1: $23.00 - $32.50/hour (USD)
Level 2: $31.00 - $43.00/hour (USD)
Level 3: $41.00 - $51.00/hour (USD)
Maintain, repair and modify facility HVAC, plumbing and mechanical systems for a high‑performance manufacturing site. The role supports preventative maintenance and troubleshooting of air handlers, chillers, pumps, piping, refrigeration systems and associated equipment; performs hands‑on repairs, ductwork and piping work, component level troubleshooting, and documents service activity. First shift schedule is 5:00 AM–3:30 PM PT, with overtime, weekend and holiday flexibility as needed.
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Senior CNC Programmer
Anduril Industries
Costa Mesa, California, United States · $47.60 — $70.67 USD per hour
Join Anduril's Development Manufacturing CNC team to program, set up, and run multi‑axis CNC mills and turn/mill-turn machines for low-volume, high‑stakes prototype parts. The role owns projects end-to-end — from interpreting CAD/engineering drawings and developing CAM programs to implementing fixturing, troubleshooting machining processes, and performing in‑process and final inspections in a fast-paced R&D environment supporting export‑controlled defense work.
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Production Technician, EagleEye
Anduril Industries
Costa Mesa, California, United States · US Hourly Range
Production Technician/Level 1: $23 - $34/hour
Production Technician/Level 2: $25 - $38/hour
Production Technician/Level 3: $29 - $43/hour
Join Anduril's EagleEye team to assemble, integrate, test, and calibrate optical, mechanical, and electrical subsystems for AR headsets. The role focuses on hands-on build and validation work, maintaining ESD-safe practices, documenting processes and test results, supporting root-cause analysis for manufacturing issues, and ensuring subsystem compatibility. The position is based in Costa Mesa, CA and requires travel to Seattle, WA and Denver, CO during the first year.
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Lead Production Technician, Intelligence Systems (2nd Shift)
Anduril Industries
Santa Ana, California, United States · $33 — $43 USD per hour
Lead a production technician team assembling, testing, and delivering unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for Intelligence Community and military customers. This hands-on role, based at Anduril’s Costa Mesa/Santa Ana site, focuses on ensuring on-time delivery, safety and quality on the factory floor, training and cross-training operators, executing build instructions, completing production transactions in MES/ERP tools, and driving continuous improvement activities on the 2nd shift.
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Lead Production Technician, Intelligence Systems
Anduril Industries
Santa Ana, California, United States · $33—$43 USD per hour
Lead a small team of technicians in a production role building, testing, and delivering unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for Intelligence Community and other customers. Work on the production line at Anduril Frontier Systems, supporting the AFS team at the company HQ in Costa Mesa/Santa Ana, CA, and coordinate day-to-day manufacturing activities, safety and quality checks, production reporting, and continuous improvement efforts. The role requires hands-on assembly, troubleshooting, use of production systems (MES/ERP), and training or mentoring operators to meet on-time delivery targets.
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Manufacturing Technician, Mechanical Assemblies (2nd Shift)
Vast
Long Beach, California, United States · $21.33 — $50 USD per hour
Join Vast's Long Beach manufacturing team on 2nd shift to build structural and thermal-control subassemblies for Haven-1 and related space hardware. The role involves hands-on assembly and fabrication of flight hardware (drilling, fastening, bonding), using calibrated precision tools, following procedures and specifications, and working with engineering and quality teams to document and refine work instructions.
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Propulsion Technician (Raptor Manufacturing Systems)
SpaceX
Hawthorne, CA, United States · Propulsion Technician/Level 1: USD $23.00 - $27.00/hour; Level 2: USD $26.00 - $32.50/hour; Level 3: USD $31.00 - $38.00/hour. Actual level and base salary determined case-by-case.
Join SpaceX's Raptor Manufacturing team to build, assemble, and commission in-house additive manufacturing (3D printer) systems and their subsystems. This hands-on technician role works closely with engineers and toolmakers to support production startup, process development, and day-to-day manufacturing operations in a fast-paced environment.
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Harness Technician I - A Shift
Rocket Lab Corporation
Long Beach, CA, USA · $25–$28 USD per hour (Hourly Pay Range - CA Only)
Build and test electrical wire harnesses for space systems at Rocket Lab’s Long Beach facility. The role focuses on producing high‑reliability harness assemblies using soldering, crimping, splicing, stripping, continuity and hi‑pot testing, following manufacturing instructions and contributing ideas for process improvement. Work occurs on a production floor with shift-based schedules and may require extended hours or weekend availability.
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CNC Machinist (Raptor) - 2nd Shift
SpaceX
Hawthorne, CA, United States · CNC Machinist/Level 1: $23.00 - $27.00 per hour (USD)
CNC Machinist/Level 2: $26.00 - $32.50 per hour (USD)
CNC Machinist/Level 3: $31.00 - $38.00 per hour (USD)
(Actual level and base salary determined case-by-case based on skills, education, and experience.)
Second-shift CNC machinist role supporting the Raptor program in Hawthorne, CA. The role focuses on operating and performing precision setups on CNC equipment to produce flight hardware, finishing and inspecting parts (including borescope inspection, thread chasing, surface finish checks and laser marking), performing routine preventative maintenance, managing cutting tools, maintaining shop housekeeping/5S, documenting process data, and prioritizing work to maximize machine uptime.
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Electronics Technician, Dive-XL
Anduril Industries
Quonset, Rhode Island, United States · Electronics Technician/Level 3: $28 - $37/hour; Electronics Technician/Level 4: $32 - $42/hour (US hourly ranges; final level and offer based on qualifications).
Hands-on technician role supporting production and integration of Anduril’s Dive-XL autonomous underwater vehicle platform in Quonset, RI. The role focuses on fabricating and assembling electromechanical and electrical systems (including pressure vessels and complex harnesses), loading firmware, testing and integrating assemblies, and developing manufacturing fixtures and processes to scale AUV production.
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Environmental Test Technician III
Rocket Lab Corporation
Silver Spring, MD, United States · Base Salary: $54,000 — $66,000 USD per year. Total Compensation (base and equity) anticipated in the same range: $54,000 — $66,000 USD per year.
Support environmental testing of spaceflight hardware and electro-mechanical deployables at Rocket Lab's Silver Spring, MD site. Work includes executing established test procedures (thermal vacuum, vibration, shock, static load, separation, benchtop operation), operating test fixtures and data acquisition systems, inspecting hardware after tests, maintaining test fixtures, and helping with non-conformance investigations and process improvements.
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Electrician (Starlink)
SpaceX
Redmond, WA, United States · Level 4: USD 41.00 - 50.00 per hour; Level 5: USD 46.50 - 59.00 per hour
Maintain, install, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems and equipment across the Redmond Starlink campus. Serve as the Facilities team’s electrical point of contact: manage service requests, preventative maintenance, coordinate external vendors/tradespeople, and ensure safe isolation and testing of electrical systems.
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