Astra

Equipment Maintenance Technician

Alameda, CA · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$40k-$50kDetected 16 days ago

Cybersecurity

About the role

Astra's test and production environments rely on a wide variety of custom and commercial equipment - from high-vacuum chambers and thermal systems to CNCs and automated test stands.
As an Equipment Maintenance Technician, you'll be responsible for keeping these systems running safely and reliably.
This role is ideal for someone who's comfortable in a dynamic, hands-on environment and enjoys the challenge of fixing complex systems under real-world conditions.

Track maintenance tasks, log repair history, and manage spares and consumables in a
Partner with engineers, test operators, and facilities to understand equipment usage and proactively resolve issues
Identify recurring failure modes and help implement upgrades, rebuilds, or redesigns to improve reliability
You'll work hands-on to troubleshoot issues, perform preventive maintenance, and support improvements that increase uptime and performance.

All jobs restricted by these regulations will be contingent upon the applicant's status as a documented U.S. Person or their ability to receive a trade license from the cognizant government agency
in addition to any required company background checks and in compliance with applicable U.S. and California laws.
Today, Astra offers one of the lowest cost-per-launch dedicated orbital launch services, and one of the industry's leading flight-proven electric propulsion systems for satellites, the Astra Spacecraft Engine.

$40-50 per hour The stated compensation range reflects only the targeted base salary range in the San Francisco Bay Area and excludes additional earnings such as bonus and benefits.
If your salary requirements fall outside of the range, we still encourage you to apply.
You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position.
Here at Astra, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.

All jobs restricted by these regulations will be contingent upon the applicant's status as a documented U.S. Person or their ability to receive a trade license from the cognizant government agency; in addition to any req

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