Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Mechanical Integration Technician
Location: Palo Alto, CA
Position Type: 12-Month Contract
Shift: Day, Swing, or Grave Shift (Open to OT)
Pay Rate: $34.00 – $36.80 / hr
Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Integration Technician to join our satellite manufacturing team in Palo Alto, CA. In this role, you will perform the mechanical assembly, integration, and handling of spacecraft and spacecraft components across various build phases for communications satellites and ground support equipment (GSE).
Key Responsibilities
- Perform mechanical assembly and testing of communications satellites and ground support equipment (GSE).
- Assist Mechanical Vehicle Engineers (MVEs) in developing assembly and test processes, methods, sequences, assembly aids, and test setups.
- Assemble and install active and passive flight components per engineering drawings, specifications, and procedures (structural parts, RF waveguides, electronic boxes, coax cables, harnesses, antennas, and thermal blankets).
- Maintain detailed documentation including ASIs, rework shop orders, component installation logs, mate/de-mate logs, and task logs.
- Handle spacecraft and perform assembly and checkout of ground support equipment and test equipment setups.
- Safely operate overhead cranes, man lifts (up to 40 ft), tugs, and specialized handling equipment.
- Provide guidance and training to junior personnel.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (Green Card holder).
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- 3+ years of related mechanical integration/assembly experience (spacecraft, aerospace structures, or complex electromechanical systems).
- Ability to accommodate shift work (Day, Swing, or Grave) and mandatory overtime as needed.
- Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs, work on ladders up to 18 ft, work on man lifts/platforms up to 40 ft, work in confined spaces (spacecraft interior, thermal vacuum, and acoustic chambers), and work lying flat on chest on an extended platform for extended periods.
- Ability to obtain certifications in ESD awareness, Contamination Control, Flight Hardware Handling, DC Connector Mate/De-mate, Adhesive Bonding, Thermal Compound Bonding, and Component Torquing.
- Strict adherence to safety protocols, including fall protection, safety glasses, safety shoes, and ear protection.
Preferred Qualifications
- Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certification or equivalent aerospace/satellite work history.
\nCompany Description
ATR International is committed to delivering next-generation recruiting that enables businesses and communities to thrive. By bringing passion for excellence, trust, and inclusion to every interaction, we build deep connections with our clients, contractors, internal staff, and local markets to drive long-term mutual success.
Founded in 1988 as a two-person, Hispanic-owned company, ATR is now a widely renowned technical staffing and consulting leader. Our firm has grown to serve a range of companies—from startups to Fortune 500 organizations—while putting more than 35,000 people to work, totaling over 14 million working hours. And we support a plethora of industries, from IT, engineering, and finance to healthcare, insurance, and retail.
Our passion for inclusion is at the heart of our success. Our woman-led, minority-owned firm welcomes fresh perspectives, and our efforts have earned us WBENC Certification—the most prestigious national recognition for women-owned businesses in the U.S. Today, ATR remains one of the most diverse firms in the staffing industry.
Reach out to learn how we can support your staffing or job search needs, no matter your background.
Company Description
ATR International is committed to delivering next-generation recruiting that enables businesses and communities to thrive. By bringing passion for excellence, trust, and inclusion to every interaction, we build deep connections with our clients, contractors, internal staff, and local markets to drive long-term mutual success.\r\n\r\nFounded in 1988 as a two-person, Hispanic-owned company, ATR is now a widely renowned technical staffing and consulting leader. Our firm has grown to serve a range of companies—from startups to Fortune 500 organizations—while putting more than 35,000 people to work, totaling over 14 million working hours. And we support a plethora of industries, from IT, engineering, and finance to healthcare, insurance, and retail.\r\n\r\nOur passion for inclusion is at the heart of our success. Our woman-led, minority-owned firm welcomes fresh perspectives, and our efforts have earned us WBENC Certification—the most prestigious national recognition for women-owned businesses in the U.S. Today, ATR remains one of the most diverse firms in the staffing industry.\r\n\r\nReach out to learn how we can support your staffing or job search needs, no matter your background.