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Mechanical Technician

Wardstone
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El Segundo, CA$90k - $130kFull-timePosted 5d ago

About the role

You will machine, build, and assemble the hardware that flies on our first two interceptor platforms. You’ll make parts and test fixtures in our shop, assemble airframe structures and mechanisms, and support ground and flight tests. You’ll report to the Mechanical Engineering Lead.

Responsibilities

  • Machine parts on manual and CNC mills and lathes from engineering drawings.
  • Fabricate test fixtures, tooling, brackets, and ground support equipment.
  • Work quickly with engineers to turn design changes into new parts.
  • Assemble airframe structures, mechanisms, and subassemblies following drawings and procedures.
  • Install fasteners, inserts, and bonded joints to specification, including torque values.
  • Integrate hardware from the propulsion and avionics teams into the vehicle.
  • Inspect in-house and vendor parts using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and other measuring tools.
  • Set up, run, and tear down structural, vibration, and environmental tests.
  • Support static fires and flight tests at test ranges.
  • Record build and inspection results.
  • Maintain shop machines, tools, and safety equipment, and keep the shop organized.
  • Track raw material and hardware inventory.
  • Suggest better fixtures, tools, and processes to make builds faster and more consistent.

Qualifications

  • Technical certificate, trade school, or military training in machining or mechanical fabrication, or equivalent experience.
  • 2+ years of hands-on experience in machining, fabrication, or mechanical assembly.
  • Experience running manual or CNC mills and lathes.
  • Able to read engineering drawings, including tolerances and GD&T.
  • Skilled with precision measuring tools.
  • Safe, organized, and careful in your work and records.
  • Able to lift up to 50 lbs and work on your feet in a shop environment.
  • Must be a U.S. person as defined by ITAR (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual). Must be eligible to obtain a U.S. security clearance.

Skills

Required:Machining (manual and CNC)Reading engineering drawings (GD&T)Precision measurement tools
Nice to have:Aerospace/defense hardware familiarity
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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Satellites for Missile Defense

Wardstone is a space defense-tech company developing next-generation capabilities to protect the United States and its allies from missiles and other space-based threats. We design, build, and deploy satellites equipped with space-based interceptors to kinetically counter hypersonic and ballistic missiles.

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