Assembly Technician I/II

About Revolution Space

At Revolution Space we're building advanced space systems for the 21st century. Every employee at Revolution Space works on projects that are critical to our company’s future by ensuring our products work on orbit every time.

Position Summary:

Revolution Space is seeking a passionate, talented, and results-driven Assembly Technician to join our business development team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the assembly, inspection, and testing of thruster hardware and propellant supply systems while striving to reach challenging deadlines with high-quality standards.

The position is full-time, onsite in Boston, MA.

Responsibilities:

Technicians work on a range of complex material processing techniques including epoxy bonding of delicate components, inspecting with microscopes, and assisting with integration of test setups.  Working with standard operating procedures and protocols, applicants can expect to produce hardware, flag problems in the production line, and run experimental procedures to improve yields and performance.  A comprehensive training program will give new assembly technicians the confidence required to achieve goals and learn more about a new generation of ion thrusters.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a technician in a regulated environment
• Inspection experience
• Soldering experience
• Experience with various microscopes including optical, digital, and scanning electron
• Experienced working in a lab with general lab tools and equipment such as torque drivers, soldering stations, epoxies, personal protective equipment protocols, and general lab safety protocols
• Experience working in a detail-oriented position while following precise instructions
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and circumstances
• Experience with careful manipulation of small, delicate components with hand dexterity
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Willingness to learn new skills

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a technician in a regulated, zero-defect manufacturing environment
• Experience developing and improving assembly processes
• Micro-Assembly experience
• Experience with epoxies and bonding
• Experience using a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) or an ERP system
• High Voltage or vacuum chamber operation experience

Benefits

• Paid holidays, sick time and unmetered vacation
• Excellent health and dental plans with 80% employer contribution
• 4% company matching 401k with immediate vesting
• Life insurance
• Voluntary Long term / Short term disability

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicants must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanents residents of the U.S., or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other protected factor.

In Massachusetts, job postings should address requirements for reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Massachusetts Fair Employment Practices Act (M.G.L. c. 151B) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). To ensure compliance with these laws, job postings should include language that welcomes individuals with disabilities to request accommodations for the application process.