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Job overview
Astrion seeks a Fabrication Technician to work at NASA Ames Research Center, manufacturing complex flight hardware, prototypes, and satellite components. The role involves collaborating with NASA scientists and engineers to produce high‑precision hardware under strict aerospace quality standards.
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Overview
Fabrication Technician
LOCATION: NASA Ames Research Center
JOB STATUS: Full-time
CLEARANCE: NASA Ames site security badge and identity credentials.
CERTIFICATION:
TRAVEL: As Needed
SALARY: 40.00-45.00/hour
Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Fabrication Technician located at NASA Ames Research Center in Moffett Field, CA. Astrion has worked extensively with the NASA where it has earned a reputation for on-time delivery of high-quality products tailored to the needs of its customers.
In this role, you will work directly within the NASA Ames Fabrication Shop to manufacture complex, one-of-a-kind flight hardware, prototypes, small satellite components, and ground support equipment. You will collaborate closely with NASA civil servants, scientists, and Astrion engineers to turn advanced concepts into high-precision physical hardware supporting space science and aeronautics missions.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
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Proficiency in multi-axis CNC programming, setup, operation, and troubleshooting.
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Background in welding
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Strong proficiency in SW and Programming tools such as SolidWorks, Creo, AutoCAD, MATLAB, Python, etc
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Strong background in Systems and Facilities
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Experience working under stringent aerospace quality management systems (AS9100).
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Minimum of a High School Diploma, Bachelor's in Engineering Strongly desired
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5+ Years of aerospace/prototype precision machining experience
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Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident; Must be able to obtain and maintain a NASA Ames site security badge and identity credentials.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
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Prior experience working on an engineering services contract at a NASA center or DoD facility.
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Experience with satellite/payload hardware fabrication, vacuum/cleanroom components, or sheet metal fabrication.
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Experience with additive manufacturing (metal or high-performance polymer 3D printing).
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Exceptional customer relationship management highly desirable
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Precision Manufacturing: Program, set up, and operate multi-axis CNC mills, CNC lathes, wire EDM, and manual machine tools to fabricate flight-certified hardware to tight tolerances.
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Model & Drawing Interpretation: Interpret complex 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T per ASME Y14.5).
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CAM Programming: Utilize Mastercam, Fusion 360, or equivalent software to generate and optimize multi-axis toolpaths for flight and prototype hardware.
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Specialized Materials: Machine high-performance materials including titanium, Inconel, stainless steels, aluminum alloys, structural plastics, and ceramics.
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Inspection & Quality Compliance: Perform in-process and final inspection using CMM, optical comparators, and precision hand tools in compliance with AS9100 / ISO 9001 and NASA quality assurance standards.
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Engineering Collaboration: Provide Design for Manufacturability (DFM) input to NASA project teams to lower costs, shorten lead times, and optimize hardware designs.
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Safety & Operations: Maintain foreign object debris (FOD) control, follow NASA Ames shop safety rules, and document fabrication processes accurately in work order routing records.
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