ASTRA

About ASTRA

A stealth space company is changing the way we provide access to space and we need your help getting there! Who we are We are a small, highly entrepreneurial team of rocket engineers with deep technical expertise who love to build things and relish the idea of a grand challenge, but not without a sense of humor along the way. We believe that space is the ultimate high ground, and we are on a mission to provide routine access to earth orbit for the entrepreneurs and enterprises that are launching a new generation of services powered by small satellites that will connect, observe, and influence our planet. Building on over a decade of technology development in rocket propulsion, structures, and avionics, we are applying a fast-paced, hardware-focused, agile approach to space launch. Are you an engineer, hacker, maker, physicist who has always dreamed of building rockets? Come help us build the hardware and launch the services that will open the frontier of space to the next generation of entrepreneurs and make daily access to space routine, for the first time on the planet. With dedication and a bias towards action, your first year will reward you with the pleasure of watching your handiwork leave the Earth's atmosphere! How you'll help us achieve our mission... The Production Manager, Upper Stage Integration will lead assembly of the upper stage of our rockets and deliver it to the test and launch teams ready for turn-key operation. You will lead a team of technicians to efficiently assemble all the individual components and systems into a single launch vehicle. You will: Operate state-of-the art manufacturing equipment, use precision fixturing / inspection tools, precision hand assembly tools, and handling of sensitive propulsion and electronic assemblies. Lead by example and support turning wrenches to bring our rockets to life. Improve fabrication and assembly processes along with raising awareness of process shortfalls by working closely with manufacturing and integration engineers, rocket designers, and other team members. Scale the team, workspace and factory layout as we increase production rates toward a rocket per day Be responsible for every upper stage that leaves the factory on its way to space Can you do this job? 8+ years of leadership experience in mechanical aerospace, military, or automotive environments - early production / R&D a plus Demonstrated experience with high pressure thermal / fluid systems involving valves, tanks, regulators, high speed instrumentation Expert assembly skills, ability to read and interpret assembly drawings Experience with fabrication and assembly tools Proficient with Windows and browser-based email and collaboration tools Comfort working in a fast-paced, self-driven entrepreneurial workplace Desired Multipliers Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or similar technical field Experienced in high volume manufacturing environment Experience with checkout & test of integrated systems Previous experience with high performance metallic structures Prior or current FAA A&P mechanic certification Proficient in CAD / PDM / PLM systems Salary and Benefits We're competitive in compensation and offer equity as part of the package. We have really good benefits that include health, vision, dental, 401K in comparison to other startups. We offer hot lunch everyday and there's plenty of snacks and drinks to get you through the day. We celebrate our accomplishments with quarterly off-sites and frequent happy hours. Interested? Apply now and one our proactive recruiters will be in touch with you within a few days. If you're still polishing up your resume or have more questions, get in touch with our recruiting team, [email removed] ([email removed]). Our company encourages velocity so you can be certain the interview process will be quicker than most. ITAR Requirements: To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Legal Form: sa

Company Type: Azienda - Settore privato

Company Size: 11 - 50

Revenue: ~ 1 million (USD)

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