Revolution Space

Electric propulsion hardware for small satellites

Assembly Technician 1/2

Product AssemblyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeBoston, MA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

A minimum of 5 years of experience as a technician in a regulated environment is required.
Experience with inspection is required.
Experience with soldering is required.
Experience with optical, digital, and scanning electron microscopes is required.
Experience working in a lab with general lab tools and equipment, including torque drivers, soldering stations, and epoxies, and following personal protective equipment and general lab safety protocols is required.
Experience working in a detail-oriented position while following precise instructions is required.
The candidate must be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and circumstances.
Experience carefully manipulating small, delicate components with hand dexterity is required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, is required.
The candidate must be willing to learn new skills.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Responsibilities

Assemble, inspect, and test thruster hardware and propellant supply systems while meeting challenging deadlines and high-quality standards.
Perform complex material processing techniques, including epoxy bonding of delicate components, inspecting with microscopes, and assisting with integration of test setups.
Work with standard operating procedures and protocols to produce hardware, flag problems in the production line, and run experimental procedures to improve yields and performance.
Complete the training program to learn the work and develop proficiency with the new generation of ion thrusters.

Desired Qualifications

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

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.

About the Company

Revolution Space

Electric propulsion hardware for small satellites

Revolution Space focuses on electric in-space propulsion for satellites, especially lighter and more manufacturable ion and electrospray thruster systems designed for small satellites and CubeSats. The propulsion hardware enables satellite maneuvering and mission capability without relying on heavy tanks, valves, or toxic propellants used by some traditional options. The company serves both commercial and government customers who need scalable propulsion for LEO constellations and other missions, backed by SBIR-style development work and a leadership team with deep aerospace propulsion and space systems experience. Its offering centers on propulsion hardware and related systems for satellite operators and integrators, with official information at revolutionspace.com and the Revolution Space LinkedIn presence.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Series B
Total funding: $16M
Headquarters: Boston, MA
Founded: 2023

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