Also called: Student Research Technician
Helps engineers in space robotics labs build prototypes and run experiments.
You 3D print parts, solder wires, run test logs, and keep the lab organized. Many students start here through internships.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. High school or some college; robotics club experience helps.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Self-taught. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Robotics, Mechanical Engineering.
Growing about average (about 2% over 10 years).
Medium risk for 10 years. AI and automated test rigs take over some routine lab tasks; building prototypes still needs hands.
Age 18+. One way to start: Apply for lab technician or assistant jobs at robotics companies and university labs
Classes: Electronics CTE, Shop class, Computer science, Physics.
Official data: O*NET occupation 17-3024.
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