Benchmark Space Systems · 20 hours ago
Assembly, Integration, and Test Technician
Burlington, VT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$26/hr - $37/hr
3+ years expBenchmark Space Systems is a leader in small satellite propulsion systems and in-space mobility services, seeking an Assembly, Integration, and Test Technician to join their team. The role involves inspecting, cleaning, and assembling mechanical and electrical hardware, maintaining facilities, and testing equipment to ensure compliance requirements are met.
AerospaceHardwareManufacturing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Accurate inspection, cleaning and assembly of mechanical and electrical hardware, facilities, and test equipment to meet compliance requirements
Thorough inspection of components and hardware to verify tolerances and fit
Conduct acceptance testing on mechanical and electrical hardware to meet all necessary requirements
Maintain test documentation/logbooks, in a neat and organized manner
Maintain company equipment to meet working standards as required by maintenance schedules
Maintain and/or create documentation during fault finding, maintenance, or upgrade activities
Work effectively on a team including engineers, technicians, and others as needed
Communicate any relevant findings of the assembly and test process to key stakeholders
Pump down, monitor, and be responsible for the operation of thermal cycling and vacuum chambers (including working with liquid nitrogen)
Take direction and effectively balance multiple projects/workloads simultaneously
Conduct processes on customer deliverable and flight hardware
Maintains as-built records of assemblies
Construct test and assembly setups
Assist in testing activities including but not limited to hot fire testing and dynamic testing (random vibration and shock testing)
Operate test stand equipment with limited direction
Maintain a clean work area and assist in general lab cleanliness activities
Troubleshooting assemblies and Test stands with operational issues
Provide input, drafting and review technical documentation (i.e. manuals, work instructions, drawings) as needed
At all times, maintain Benchmark’s outstanding reputation for operating at the highest levels of honesty, integrity, accountability, and transparency
Other responsibilities that may be needed from time to time to assist in business operations
Qualification
Required
3-5 years of experience in hands-on fabrication and assembly in a relevant field
U.S. Person required
Accurate inspection, cleaning and assembly of mechanical and electrical hardware, facilities, and test equipment to meet compliance requirements
Thorough inspection of components and hardware to verify tolerances and fit
Conduct acceptance testing on mechanical and electrical hardware to meet all necessary requirements
Maintain test documentation/logbooks, in a neat and organized manner
Maintain company equipment to meet working standards as required by maintenance schedules
Maintain and/or create documentation during fault finding, maintenance, or upgrade activities
Work effectively on a team including engineers, technicians, and others as needed
Communicate any relevant findings of the assembly and test process to key stakeholders
Pump down, monitor, and be responsible for the operation of thermal cycling and vacuum chambers (including working with liquid nitrogen)
Take direction and effectively balance multiple projects/workloads simultaneously
Conduct processes on customer deliverable and flight hardware
Maintains as-built records of assemblies
Construct test and assembly setups
Assist in testing activities including but not limited to hot fire testing and dynamic testing (random vibration and shock testing)
Operate test stand equipment with limited direction
Maintain a clean work area and assist in general lab cleanliness activities
Troubleshooting assemblies and Test stands with operational issues
Provide input, drafting and review technical documentation (i.e. manuals, work instructions, drawings) as needed
At all times, maintain Benchmark's outstanding reputation for operating at the highest levels of honesty, integrity, accountability, and transparency
Preferred
Previous experience and/or certifications within the aerospace and defense industry
Experience working with propulsion systems
Component quality and dimensional inspection experience
Experience and/or ability to operate major testing equipment including, but not limited to: Thermal Cycling Chambers, Vacuum Chambers, Thermal Vacuum Chambers, Vibration tables, Hot fire Stands
Experience working in a clean room environment
Current or ability to obtain IPC and J-STD soldering and/or inspection certification
Experience with soldering and building harnesses
Inventory management and material handling experience
Basic wet chemistry practices and safe handling of hazardous materials
Experience with LabVIEW, Python, or other scripting languages
Benefits
Health insurance (100% coverage for individuals, 80% for families).
Vision and dental insurance.
Company paid life, AD&D, and disability insurances.
Voluntary life insurance.
FSA (dependent care).
Employee assistance program.
401(k) with employer match.
Flexible schedule.
Unlimited vacation.
Company
Benchmark Space Systems
Benchmark Space Systems is an aerospace company that offers propulsion solutions for small satellite applications.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$58.07MKey Investors
Creative Destruction Lab (CDL)Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies
2025-07-02Series Unknown· $2.4M
2024-05-21Series B· $6.79M
2023-07-05Series B· $33.26M
Leadership Team
Ryan McDevitt
Co-Founder and CTO
Matthew Shea
Chief Product Officer
Recent News
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