Aerospace Assembly - Entry Level
Karman Space & Defense
California, USA
Posted on Mar 7, 2026
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Karman Space & Defense provides concept-to-production solutions for mission-critical systems on spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, hypersonics, and integrated defense systems. We believe that solving the industry’s most complex and mission-critical challenges requires relentless determination and a willingness to push the boundaries of possibility. Karman Space & Defense brings to bear unparalleled production capabilities, unmatched engineering expertise, and unflinching analysis to render the impossible, possible.
Summary
Karman Space & Defense is looking for Assembly Technicians at all levels of experience for a hands-on work environment performing a variety of tasks to support the engineering, manufacturing and production teams. Daily responsibilities may include production assembly, mechanical assembly, thermal protection systems, receiving support, packaging and shipping. Previous experience working with power tools & forklifts are encouraged. The Assembly Technician reports to the Assembly Manager & Operations Manager.
Company Benefits
Karman is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform servicemember status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.
Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.
1st Shift | 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM | Monday-Friday, Saturday (6 hours)
2nd Shift 4:00 PM to 12:45 AM - Monday-Friday, Saturday (6 hours)
Karman Space & Defense provides concept-to-production solutions for mission-critical systems on spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, hypersonics, and integrated defense systems. We believe that solving the industry’s most complex and mission-critical challenges requires relentless determination and a willingness to push the boundaries of possibility. Karman Space & Defense brings to bear unparalleled production capabilities, unmatched engineering expertise, and unflinching analysis to render the impossible, possible.
Summary
Karman Space & Defense is looking for Assembly Technicians at all levels of experience for a hands-on work environment performing a variety of tasks to support the engineering, manufacturing and production teams. Daily responsibilities may include production assembly, mechanical assembly, thermal protection systems, receiving support, packaging and shipping. Previous experience working with power tools & forklifts are encouraged. The Assembly Technician reports to the Assembly Manager & Operations Manager.
Company Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life
- 401k
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Holidays
- Employee Referral Program
- Performs assembly task according to verbal and written instructions
- Uses solvents & bonding material as required
- Ability to use hand tools
- Basic computer skills
- Basic ability to use measuring tools
- Maintain a clean work area daily
- Night Shift Candidates: MUST BE ABLE TO TRAIN ON THE 1st SHIFT AND TRANSITION TO 2nd SHIFT
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C.
- 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C.
- 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here .
Karman is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform servicemember status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.
Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.
1st Shift | 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM | Monday-Friday, Saturday (6 hours)
2nd Shift 4:00 PM to 12:45 AM - Monday-Friday, Saturday (6 hours)