• Manufacturing Technician

    Actalent (Los Angeles, CA)


    Job Title: Manufacturing TechnicianJob Description

     

    We are seeking a skilled Manufacturing Technician to join our team. You will be responsible for assembling mechanical and electrical satellite components, sub-assemblies, and integration assemblies. This role requires fabricating and processing materials into complex manufactured products and operating testing equipment and tooling. You will work in a Cleanroom and ESD control environment, ensuring lab equipment is maintained and calibrated while supporting preventative maintenance activities on test equipment and data acquisition systems.

    Responsibilities

    + Assemble mechanical and electrical satellite components, sub-assemblies, and integration assemblies.

    + Fabricate and process materials into complex manufactured products.

    + Operate testing equipment and tooling in a Cleanroom and ESD control environment.

    + Ensure lab equipment is maintained and calibrated.

    + Support preventative maintenance activities on test equipment and data acquisition systems.

    + Identify equipment requirements and process improvements.

    + Maintain floor stock inventory.

    + Independently execute and prioritize work to meet deliverables.

    + Execute test procedures for component and system-level testing and maintenance.

    + Read, interpret, and work from engineering documentation and drawings.

    + Lead process work and review output for quality and adherence to standards and procedures.

    + Drive and develop departmental continuous improvement initiatives and support implementation.

    Essential Skills

    + Systems engineering and requirements management.

    + Test requirements and execution of test procedures for component and system-level testing.

    + Experience with manufacturing electrical & RF, electro-mechanical, opto-mechanical, electro-optical final build and integration.

    + Ability to read and interpret engineering documentation and drawings.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + 4+ years relevant high traceability manufacturing experience in aerospace/satellite manufacturing.

    + 4+ years of experience in a fast-paced production environment with flight and/or production hardware.

    + Hands-on experience with precision torque, measurement, and inspection devices.

    + Experience with soldering, epoxy, programming, quality inspection, and testing.

    + Willingness to work all shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed.

    + Ability to stand for long periods, climb ladders, and lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted.

    + IPC J-STD-001 Certification (Space Addendum).

    + IPC-A-610 Certification.

    + IPC/WHMA-A-620 Certification (Space Addendum).

    Work Environment

    You will be working onsite in Northridge, CA, within a Cleanroom and ESD control environment. The role may require standing for long periods, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching. Shifts will vary depending on program needs, and a willingness to work overtime and weekends is necessary.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $55.00/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

     

    • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Los Angeles,CA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Aug 15, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.