Propulsion/Propellant Test and Servicing Technician B

Boeing•Los Angeles, CA

50d•$22 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us. Boeing Defense, Space and Security is seeking a Propulsion/Propellant Test and Servicing Technician B in El Segundo, CA to join our Space and Launch Division on our Satellite Systems Team. This team manages the company's major commercial and government satellite and ground programs for communications, national defense and other missions. Typical Duties and Responsibilities: Assists in the development of and conducts test for flight propulsion and fluid subsystems. Designs, builds, modifies, fabricates and assembles complex test equipment, test fixtures and ground support laboratories and at test and launch sites. Assists in propellant servicing of completed spacecraft. Works from engineering specifications and instructions, test procedures, schematics, sketches, oral and written instructions. Assist in determining test methods and sequence that will be used to obtain required performance data associated with acceptance of test flight components, fluids and propulsion subsystems. Works with electrical components and pneumatic systems with pressures up to 6,200 psi (pounds per square inch) and hydraulic systems pressurized to 21,000 psi. Designs, builds, modifies, fabricates and assembles complex electrical and mechanical test fixtures and equipment used to test and service propulsion and fluid systems including propellant and fluid servicing ground support equipment Conducts flight component, propulsion and fluids subsystem tests. Performs functional testing and propellant servicing operations on propulsions systems at Company and off-site test facilities and on spacecraft, at launch bases, in preparation for launch. Determines method to verify the safety and functionality of test and servicing equipment and conducts verification tests based on methods selected. Performs decontamination and cleanliness certification procedures on flight hardware and test equipment after their exposure to hazardous chemicals. Operates test and fabrication equipment such as oscilloscopes, leak detectors, vacuum pumps, microscopes, precision weighing systems, tube benders and flaring machines; contamination control equipment such as scrubber systems and deionized water flush panels; shop equipment such as forklift and overhead cranes. Records and evaluates test results for completeness and accuracy preparing reports as required. Knowledgeable in all safety requirements and qualified in the operation of safety equipment including air respirators and Self Contained Atmospheric Protective Ensemble (SCAPE) suites. Must pass an annual propellant and SCAPE physical. Will learn job skills necessary to help provide assistance to other personnel in related job classifications. Performs incidental related duties as assigned or required, such as calibration tracking and equipment management.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
1+ years' experience working with electrical components, equipment, and/or systems
1+ years' experience in fluid and pneumatic system fabrication, installation, test, and repair
1+ years' experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship (Final Post Start)
This position is expected to be 100% on-site. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location.

Nice To Haves

Active Security Clearance
1+ years' experience operating test and fabrication equipment such as oscilloscopes, leak detectors, vacuum pumps, microscopes, precision weighing systems, tube benders and flaring machines

Responsibilities

Assists in the development of and conducts test for flight propulsion and fluid subsystems.
Designs, builds, modifies, fabricates and assembles complex test equipment, test fixtures and ground support laboratories and at test and launch sites.
Assists in propellant servicing of completed spacecraft.
Works from engineering specifications and instructions, test procedures, schematics, sketches, oral and written instructions.
Assist in determining test methods and sequence that will be used to obtain required performance data associated with acceptance of test flight components, fluids and propulsion subsystems. Works with electrical components and pneumatic systems with pressures up to 6,200 psi (pounds per square inch) and hydraulic systems pressurized to 21,000 psi.
Designs, builds, modifies, fabricates and assembles complex electrical and mechanical test fixtures and equipment used to test and service propulsion and fluid systems including propellant and fluid servicing ground support equipment
Conducts flight component, propulsion and fluids subsystem tests. Performs functional testing and propellant servicing operations on propulsions systems at Company and off-site test facilities and on spacecraft, at launch bases, in preparation for launch.
Determines method to verify the safety and functionality of test and servicing equipment and conducts verification tests based on methods selected. Performs decontamination and cleanliness certification procedures on flight hardware and test equipment after their exposure to hazardous chemicals.
Operates test and fabrication equipment such as oscilloscopes, leak detectors, vacuum pumps, microscopes, precision weighing systems, tube benders and flaring machines; contamination control equipment such as scrubber systems and deionized water flush panels; shop equipment such as forklift and overhead cranes.
Records and evaluates test results for completeness and accuracy preparing reports as required.
Knowledgeable in all safety requirements and qualified in the operation of safety equipment including air respirators and Self Contained Atmospheric Protective Ensemble (SCAPE) suites.
Must pass an annual propellant and SCAPE physical.
Will learn job skills necessary to help provide assistance to other personnel in related job classifications.
Performs incidental related duties as assigned or required, such as calibration tracking and equipment management.