Assembly, Integration, and Test Technician

Department: Engineering

Location: Ashburn, VA

Employment Type: FullTime

Assembly, Integration, and Test Technician

Overview Energy is turning uninterrupted sunlight in space into directable energy on Earth. From our homebase in Virginia, we’re building satellites that will deliver energy from orbit to the grid and make solar a reliable 24/7 resource.

The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled AIT Engineering Technician to join our manufacturing team. This individual will be responsible for machining, assembling, and fabricating high-precision, tight-tolerance components and tooling for mechanisms, actuators, and deployable systems. The ideal candidate has experience working with complex mechanical assemblies and excels at developing custom tooling and fixturing to support intricate fabrication and assembly processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Precision machining and fabrication: Transform engineering designs into production-ready parts using CNC programming, manual mills, lathes, and precision grinders to produce aerospace-grade components with exact tolerances.

• Custom tooling: Design and fabricate custom tooling and fixtures to support precision machining, assembly, and testing.

• Quality verification: Perform detailed inspections using precision metrology tools (CMM, micrometers, calipers) to ensure all parts meet dimensional and quality requirements.

• Process improvement: Contribute to the development and refinement of manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, repeatability, and quality.

Required Experience and Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience as a machinist with demonstrated expertise in component fabrication

• Proven expertise in machining high-tolerance components

• Proficiency in CNC programming and operation from setup through execution, using industry-standard software such as Mastercam or Fusion 360

• Strong understanding of materials and cutting techniques used in aerospace applications, including titanium, aluminum alloys, stainless steels, and composites

• Demonstrated ability to design and fabricate custom tooling and fixturing to support complex machining and assembly processes

• Ability to read, interpret, and work from engineering drawings, GD&T specifications, and detailed technical documentation with precision and accuracy

• Excellent organizational and documentation skills

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• Associate degree, technical certificate, or completion of an apprenticeship program in machining, manufacturing, or a related field

• Experience working with aerospace hardware, flight-qualified mechanisms, or deployable systems in development or production environments

• Familiarity with AS9100 quality standards and aerospace documentation practices

• Start-up experience with direct founder involvement and exposure to fast-paced product development and cross-functional collaboration

Benefits:

The health and safety of our employees and their families comes first. In addition to competitive salary and equity, we offer medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage, a health and wellness stipend, 6 weeks of paid time off, parental leave, and employer 401K matching. The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits at any time.

ITAR Requirements:

To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Overview Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment with Overview Energy is based on merit, competence, and qualifications, and is not influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally protected status.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact our Human Resources team at [email protected].

Studies show that women and individuals from underrepresented groups often apply for jobs only if they meet all listed qualifications. We encourage anyone who believes they can succeed in this role to apply, even if they do not meet every qualification listed.