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Wanna join the adventure?

As we continue to design, build, and operate innovative satellites, we are looking for a hands-on and detail-oriented Mechanical Technician to join our team. In this role, you’ll take part in all phases of satellite assembly - from precisely building subsystems and validating ground support equipment, to performing inspections, troubleshooting, and ensuring everything meets the highest quality standards.

You’ll collaborate closely with engineers and technicians, contribute to process improvements, and play a critical role in keeping our assembly work efficient, accurate, and reliable. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in execution, enjoys cross-functional teamwork, and brings a mindset of continuous improvement to every project.

About This Role:

  • Perform all phases of satellite assembly, including Precisely assemble satellite subsystems (e.g., structures, mechanisms, thermal control) using various hand tools and specialized equipment
  • Conduct thorough inspections and quality checks at each stage of the assembly process
  • Adhere strictly to engineering drawings, work instructions, and quality control standards
  • Document all assembly activities and deviations accurately
  • Execution of mechanical assembly activities on Flight Hardware including harness mating and support Test setup
  • Assemble and validate mechanical ground support equipment (GSE) to ensure proper functioning and compatibility with satellite hardware
  • Actively participate in process improvement initiatives and contribute to the optimization of assembly procedures
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment
  • Troubleshoot and resolve minor assembly issues effectively
  • Collaborate closely with engineers, technicians, and other team members to ensure successful project completion


Must Haves:

  • 3-7 years in precision mechanical assembly, preferably in the aerospace or a related high-tech industry
  • Proficiency in the use of hand tools, power tools, and specialized assembly equipment
  • Ability to read test complex engineering drawings and schematics
  • Technical diploma or associates degree
  • Strong attention to detail, commitment to safety


Nice to Haves:

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and demanding environment
  • Operate Forklift


Orbitworks mission is to make space simple for organizations that want to deploy physical and virtual missions to space. Building on Loft Orbitals heritage, Orbitworks will be the first commercial firm in the United Arab Emirates to mass-manufacture satellites. Orbitworks aims to manufacture tens of satellites annually and operates out of a 50,000-square-foot facility in Abu Dhabi.


Job Details

Role Level: Not Applicable Work Type: Full-Time
Country: United Arab Emirates City: Abu Dhabi
Company Website: http://www.loftorbital.com Job Function: Information Technology (IT)
Company Industry/
Sector:
Defense and Space Manufacturing

What We Offer


About the Company

Loft builds the space infrastructure that lets any company, government or institution harness the benefits of space. We have developed a standardized satellite platform that can be configured to fly any customer mission. With our own hardware and software abstraction layers on top of a commodity satellite bus, our platform is truly turnkey and plug-and-play.

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