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Aerospace, Space Exploration, Defense, New Space

Electrical/Mechanical Technician

Palo Alto, CAOnsiteFull Time$24–$40 /hrPosted 2 days ago

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Required skills

  • US Citizen
  • permanent resident
  • high school diploma
  • GED
  • assembly
  • manufacturing
  • engineering drawings
  • schematics
  • wiring diagrams
  • hand tools

Nice to have

  • aerospace
  • spacecraft manufacturing
  • clean room
  • ESD-sensitive handling

Role summary

Lanteris Space LLC is seeking an Electrical/Mechanical Technician for its Palo Alto, CA office. The role involves complex assembly of electronic and mechanical systems for spacecraft programs, working from diagrams and using hand/power tools. Responsibilities include disassembly, rework, testing, documentation, and adherence to quality policies like ISO 9001 and NASA certifications. A high school diploma and 2 years of relevant assembly/manufacturing experience are required, along with the ability to interpret engineering drawings and proficiency with tools. Prior aerospace experience and clean room/ESD handling are preferred.

Please review the job details below.





Lanteris Space LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Intuitive Machines, is hiring a detail-oriented Electrical/Mechanical Technician to support the build of developmental prototype and Non- Flight production electronic and mechanical systems for spacecraft programs. This role is based onsite full time in our Palo Alto, CA office.

Intuitive Machines is a leading space infrastructure company that builds spacecraft, connects networks, and operates infrastructure-as-a-service for commercial, civil, and national security customers. With a proven track record across the space domain, the Company, through organic growth and portfolio expansion, has built over 300 spacecraft, delivered over 260 kilograms of payload to the lunar surface, and provided precision navigation expertise that has guided spacecraft across our solar system.

Key Responsibilities 

  • Perform complex, nonstandard production assembly on developmental prototype and production electronic and mechanical systems and subsystems 
  • Work from diagrams, drawings, and wiring lists using hand and power tools 
  • Disassemble, modify, rework, reassemble, and test assemblies as required 
  • Complete all documentation related to work performed, per work instructions 
  • Obtain and maintain NASA certifications 
  • Read, understand, and adhere to procedures and policies with strong attention to detail 
  • Read, understand, and follow IM-West Quality policies and ISO 9001 directives 
  • Continuously monitor assembly processes and identify opportunities for improvement 
  • Willingness to work occasional overtime during critical program periods 

Required Qualifications 

  • Must be a US Citizen or permanent resident
  • High school diploma/GED or equivalent
  • 2 years of relevant assembly/manufacturing experience
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams 
  • Proficiency with hand and power tools used in electro-mechanical assembly 

Preferred Qualifications 

  • Prior aerospace/spacecraft manufacturing experience
  • Strong attention to detail and adherence to documented procedures 
  • Clean room / ESD-sensitive handling experience




In support of pay transparency at Lanteris Space Systems, we disclose salary ranges on all U.S. job postings. The successful candidate’s starting pay will fall within the salary range provided below and is determined based on job-related factors, including, but not limited to, the experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, geographic work location, and market conditions. Candidates with the minimum necessary experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skillsets for the position should not expect to receive the upper end of the pay range.



● The base pay for this position within California is: $23.72 - $39.53 hourly.



For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.


We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees. More information on our benefits will be shared with candidates as they move forward in the recruitment process.

The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. 


The date of posting can be found on the Lanteris Space Systems Career page at the top of each job posting.


To apply, submit your application via the Lanteris Space Systems Career page.





Lanteris Space Systems values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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