Spacecraft Assembly Training Pathways
Feature
2-Year Trade School Program
Modular Certification Program
Length
Format
Targe Audience
Curriculum
Hands-On-Training
Certifications
Capstone
Outcome
Ideal For
24 months (4 semesters)
Full-time, classroom + lab (2,400 hrs)
New students, career changers
Comprehensive: structures, composites,
wiring, avionics, integration, testing
50% of program; shop, cleanroom,
assembly labs
Perpares for NASA-STD, IPC/WHMA-A620, AS9100 familiarity.
Build and test CubeSat-class spacecraft
Spacecraft Assembly Technician Diploma
Workforce pipeline, entry-level techs
4-12 Weeks per Module
Short-Term, focused (60-180 hrs/module)
Current Aerospace Workers, Contractors
Specialized: Wiring, Composites, integration, Testing, QA.
Intensive Labs in each module
Module-specific cert (e.g., wiring, composite layup)
CubeSat Build or payload integration (optional)
Stackable Certificates, "Advanced Technician" if 8+ Modules Completed
Rapid upskilling for project deadlines