Senior Propulsion R&D Technician
About The Position
The Propulsion and Energetics team create the hardware that facilitates high maneuverability on-orbit and in the upper atmosphere. As a Senior Propulsion R&D Technician, you will be responsible for enabling rapid production and testing of propulsion hardware by ensuring high quality at every step of the development process. You will collaborate with propulsion engineers to design and execute the procedures for metrology, metallography, inspection, assembly, integration, and testing necessary to demonstrate a design or technology is capable of our goals. This role is multidisciplinary and necessitates troubleshooting and autonomous operations with different kinds of systems. The ideal candidate is a quick learner, hands-on, flexible, has a good attitude, works well in a fast-paced environment, and is skilled with test equipment, instrumentation, and mechanical systems.
Requirements
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Secret/Top Secret security clearance.
- High school diploma or equivalent certificate
- Typically 5+ years of experience working on aerospace or propulsion systems, or pressurized devices
- Typically 2+ years of experience working on additively manufactured hardware development
- Experience working in an R&D environment
- Positive attitude, eagerness to learn and grow, and team-oriented attitude
Nice To Haves
- Typically 9+ years of professional experience working on additive manufacturing hardware development
- Experience with additive manufacturing and/or metallography
- Experience with test coupons preparation including cutting, mounting, polishing, etching
- Experience with Optical Microscopy and/or XRF/SEM/CT analysis
- Demonstrated experience working with engineers to improve designs or processes
- Prior experience working in startups and/or small independent teams
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with propulsion engineers to aid the development of new hardware
- Build and test propulsion hardware such as components, actuators, and engines
- Perform pneumatic and hydraulic pressure testing of various propulsion components
- Perform metallography including preparation (grind, polish, etch, mount), inspection (microscope, XRF/SEM/CT analysis), and testing (tensile, hardness) with applicable devices
- Execute experiments, analyze data, and develop processes for optimizing additive manufacturing
- Maintain cleanliness and organization in the shop
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401k
- Paid holidays
- Paid volunteer time
- Professional development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
