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Propulsion Technician, Tube Bending

Astranis · San Francisco

Posted 8 days ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
8 days
Astranis's roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Astranis's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Astranis
high
55 stale, 0 reposted of 89 open
Hiring momentum
130 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Astranis's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Astranis.

About this role

As a Propulsion Technician specializing in tube bending at Astranis, you will coordinate and support the production of propulsion hardware for satellites. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include programming and operating CNC tube benders, preparing metal components for assembly, managing inventory, and performing quality inspections. You will also assist in various factory tasks and may need to travel for vendor visits and training.

Our read on this posting3.2out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
5/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Astranis as an employer.

What you need

  • Ability to program CNC equipment and operate fabrication tools
  • Ability to interpret technical drawings, test plans, and work to procedures
  • Ability to operate cranes, man lifts, tugs & handling equipment
  • Willing and able to work all shifts, overtime, and/or weekends as required
  • Willing and able to travel to support vendor visits and trainings
  • Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs unassisted

Nice to have

  • 3+ years of experience doing tube bending, aerospace/high-precision assembly or fabrication, and/or CNC machine operation
  • Experience operating a CNC tube bender
  • Experience operating a FARO arm or CMM
  • Good understanding of GD&T
  • Experience welding, specifically orbital tube welding (OTW)

What you get

  • Compensation package includes equity and robust benefits
  • High-quality company-subsidized healthcare
  • Disability and life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement planning
  • Flexible PTO
  • Free on-site catered meals

Worth weighing

  • Base pay range is $36 - $47 USD
  • U.S. Citizenship or lawful permanent residency is required due to export regulations
  • Position may require physical labor including climbing, standing for long durations, and bending

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Listed by Astranis on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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