Full-Time
Composites Technician
E-Space
51-200 employees
Sustainable satellite constellations for AIoT data
No salary listed
Arlington, TX, USA
In Person
On-site role in Arlington, TX; no remote work.
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- 0-2 years of hands-on experience in composites, manufacturing, fabrication, or a related technical field
- Familiarity with composite materials (thermoplastic or thermoset) preferred; strong willingness to learn required
- Ability to read and follow engineering drawings and written work instructions
- Basic mechanical aptitude; comfortable with hand tools and shop equipment
- Detail-oriented with a quality-first mindset
- Self-motivated with a strong work ethic in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs
- Fabricate composite parts and assemblies following work instructions and specifications
- Perform dimensional, visual, and physical inspection of composite components; accurately record and document results
- Prepare test specimens and support material and process testing activities
- Conduct routine tooling and fixture maintenance; flag condition issues to engineering
- Follow established SOPs and work instructions; provide feedback to improve process documentation
- Assist engineers with process development trials and non-conformance investigations
- Experience with dimensional or optical inspection tools
- Exposure to thermoplastic composite materials or continuous fiber processes
- Machine shop experience (lathe, milling, or CNC)
- Familiarity with Lean or continuous improvement concepts
E-Space creates and deploys small, easy-to-install devices that can be tracked and connected globally. Its E-Space LEO platform uses AIoT to optimize data from these devices, turning it into actionable insights and automation. They redesign spacecraft, antennas, and terminals to cut the cost of satellite systems and make space technology more accessible. They serve governments, businesses, communities, and individuals, and emphasize ESG goals by using space data to support sustainable decisions.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Seed
Total Funding
$50M
Headquarters
Arlington, Texas
Founded
2021
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Arlington facility plans call for 700 jobs over seven years, supporting scale-up.[0]
- Defense and critical infrastructure customers need resilient, always-on connectivity in remote environments.[2][16]
- Asset tracking, logistics, and digital agriculture provide broad commercial pilot opportunities.[2][3][16]
What critics are saying
- Starlink and OneWeb already have operational LEO scale and established customer relationships.[0]
- Zero active satellites today leaves E-Space dependent on launches, validation, and funding.[7]
- Hundred-thousand-plus satellite plans face licensing, debris, insurance, and collision risks.[4][8][14]
What makes E-Space unique
- Greg Wyler founded E-Space around sustainable LEO constellations and debris mitigation.[1][8]
- E-Space targets sovereign constellations through lease and full-ownership offerings for governments.[2][16]
- Its platform combines connectivity, Smart-IoT, and AI-driven insights across multiple verticals.[2][3]
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Benefits
Competitive salaries
Continuous learning and development
Health and wellness care options
Financial solutions for the future
Optional legal services
Paid holidays
Paid time off
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