Antares R&D Technician II-III at Antares responsible for prototyping, machining, assembly, testing, and fabrication of next-generation nuclear systems. Collaborates with engineering to improve designs and manufacturing techniques.
Responsibilities
Technician II Pay Range: $31.50 - $38.50
Technician III Pay Range: $41.40 - $50.60
We are located in Torrance, CA in a 322,000 square foot, brand new facility featuring large open spaces for team collaboration, R&D, and production, as well as easy access to the 405, 105, and 110 freeways. Our facility is in the heart of Los Angeles' vibrant emerging tech ecosystem alongside many other high growth startups and enterprises.
At Antares, we like to specifically tie each role to our founding document’s set of values–here are the top five cultural values we think you should believe at your core to be successful:
Think in Systems - Energy and Defense are complex ecosystems with numerous stakeholders with competing priorities, conflicting policies, perverse incentives, and emergent and path-dependent properties. First principles thinking alone is insufficient. Think probabilistically and then take action. “If you want to be certain, then you are apt to be obsolete.” Over-optimizing the components often degrades the system
Obsess over the End User - The customer and end user are often not the same. We will never build globally competitive commercial products if we lose sight of our end users and their entire interaction with the product life cycle
Be Unconstrained by Convention - Our only limits are the laws of physics. Many, even experts, will say what we are working on is impossible. They said the same about SpaceX reusing rockets. Generationally impactful companies, by definition, must accomplish the seemingly impossible. If it were easy, it would have already been done. Never shy away from a solution because it has never been tried before, and never choose to do something because that's “how it's always been done”
Go Where the Work Is - Never miss a chance to meet a customer, user, or stakeholder face to face, even if that means hopping on a plane. If you can’t make it, find a teammate who can channel your intentions and go in your place. Deep work can be done from anywhere, but we believe teams are built in person, and aim to maximize our time together
Operate in the Grey - Embrace nuance in pursuit of truth. Question every fundamental assumption
Equal Opportunity
Antares is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based solely on merit, competence, and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.
ITAR Requirements
Qualification
Experience in aerospaceKnowledge of materials scienceHands-on experience with fluidExperience with automationFamiliarity with PLM
Required
5+ years in a high-performance manufacturing or R&D environment with experience in multiple of the following areas: fabrication, machining, welding, pneumatic/hydraulic systems, test processes, test stand development.
Understanding of aerospace-grade production/quality standards and a demonstrated track record of operating in them.
Experience interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications & processes.
Preferred
Experience developing complex systems from scratch and the corresponding manufacturing processes
Experience in aerospace, nuclear, defense, or advanced manufacturing industries.
Knowledge of materials science, precision machining, and quality inspection techniques.
Hands-on experience with fluid, gas, or high-voltage systems.
Experience with automation, robotics, and advanced manufacturing techniques.
Background in process optimization and lean manufacturing principles.
Familiarity with PLM, ERP, and manufacturing planning systems.
Strong problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach to technical challenges.
