Facilities Maintenance Technician (Temporary)
Astrolab
Operations
hawthorne, ca, usa
USD 22-36 / hour
Posted on Sep 17, 2025
Venturi Astrolab, Inc. (Astrolab) is pioneering new ways to explore and operate on distant planetary bodies. We are singularly focused on designing, building, and operating a fleet of multi-purpose commercial planetary rovers to extend and enhance humanity’s presence in the solar system. We seek motivated, creative, and exceptional people to join our world-class team.
As a Facilities Maintenance Technician, you will support the upkeep, safety, and operations of our aerospace facility. You’ll gain hands-on experience with mechanical, electrical, and general maintenance tasks while contributing to the smooth operation of rover production, testing, and logistics. This role is designed for someone eager to learn, take ownership, and thrive in a fast-paced aerospace environment.
*This is a temporary position for up to six months, depending on project timelines.
As a Facilities Maintenance Technician, you will support the upkeep, safety, and operations of our aerospace facility. You’ll gain hands-on experience with mechanical, electrical, and general maintenance tasks while contributing to the smooth operation of rover production, testing, and logistics. This role is designed for someone eager to learn, take ownership, and thrive in a fast-paced aerospace environment.
*This is a temporary position for up to six months, depending on project timelines.
- Department
- Production & Test
- Employment Type
- Contract / Temp
- Location
- Hawthorne, California
- Workplace type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $22.00 - $36.00 / hour
- Reporting To
- Marco Valenzuela
What You’ll Do
- Perform plumbing, electrical, framing, and repair work
- Support machining, welding, and fabrication tasks
- Assist with rover test equipment and shop upkeep
- Organize and track tools, parts, and consumables
- Document inspections, maintenance, and repairs
- Use tools such as welders, multimeters, calipers, and crimpers
- Conduct daily and weekly safety checks and inspections
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas
- Support shipping, receiving, and heavy equipment moves
- Safely drive a truck and trailer for logistics support
- Operate a forklift (certification required)
- Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and vendors
What You'll Bring
- 3+ years of facilities maintenance or related hands-on experience
- Background in plumbing, wiring, welding, machining, or automotive mechanics
- Aerospace warehouse or facilities experience is a plus
- Ability to read schematics, blueprints, or drawings
- Familiarity with shop tools, inventory management, and maintenance systems
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Interest in aerospace and facility operations
What We Offer:
- Collaborate with a team of best-in-class engineers building the foundation of planetary surface exploration
- On-site snacks, beverages, and twice-weekly lunches
- Flexible work environment
About Astrolab
Having a strong, inclusive, and inspired team is essential to accomplishing our bold mission. Employees are our biggest asset, and we are deeply committed to them and our values. At Astrolab we…
Demonstrate and inspire trust. Interactions are direct, honest, and respectful. We are fair and transparent with what we do and why.
Thrive in balance. Balance gives us perspective and keeps us motivated and inspired. We commit to rewarding work and a fulfilling personal life.
Seek diverse perspectives. We ask questions, engage in productive debate and offer alternatives to ensure our solutions and products are robust and a reflection of our collective best.
Move with purpose. Quality and reliability are accomplished through efficient ideation and iteration. We act with a sense of urgency and deliver what we promise, always with the big picture in mind.
Make an impact. We intentionally move our community and industry into the future through our work, practices, and actions.
Our Hiring Process
Stage 1:
Application Review
Stage 2:
Recruiter Phone Interview
Stage 3:
Technical Video Interviews
Stage 4:
On-site Interview
Astrolab is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identity, parental or pregnancy status, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to careers@astrolab.space. We strive to remove unconscious and unnecessary barriers to build the best team. While we’ve outlined what an ideal candidate could look like, we know that you may bring something unanticipated and essential to the team. If you’re reading this and can see yourself contributing, please register below.
