Spacecraft Propulsion Technician
About The Position
Lanteris Space Systems is hiring a Spacecraft Propulsion Technician based in our Palo Alto location. Responsibilities include: Assemble and integrate spacecraft propulsion components (tanks, prop lines, valves, regulators, thrusters, brackets, heater circuits, sensors). Perform precision tube/line fabrication and installation (layout, bend, fit, flare, square as required) to engineering drawings and specs Perform prop lines welding using orbital welder at bench & system levels (in the lab & at spacecraft) Execute propulsion system leak checks & system functional testing (valve cycling, regulator set-points, instrument checks, pressure testing, proof/burst support activities and purge operations) Support In-house & Launch Base Initial/Final Reference Performance Test (IRPT & FRPT) Support hazardous operations with strict safety discipline (compressed gases, pressure systems, chemical propulsion, hypergolic propellant at launch base) Operate standard lab/shop equipment (torque tool, pressure transducers, vacuum pumps, etc...) Troubleshoot build/test issues with engineering and quality, perform rework per approved procedures
Requirements
- Must be US Citizen or permanent resident
- 4 years of hands-on experience in propulsion, hydraulics/pneumatics, or related work experience
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics and written work instructions
- Able to wear Self-Contained Atmospheric Protective Ensemble (SCAPE) suits to handle hazardous materials at launch base
- Able to travel up to 3 times per year for about 3 weeks duration per trip
- Participate in weekend and off-shift crews to meet critical schedules when overtime is needed
- Ability to lift to 50 lbs. (with assistance/tools as needed), stand for extended periods, and work in constrained spacecraft volumes
- Able to work on ladders, platforms, and man lift to 18 feet high
- Ability to support off-shift operations during critical integration/test campaigns
Nice To Haves
- Able to work in team environment
- Support hazardous operations with strict safety discipline (compressed gases, pressure systems, chemical propulsion, hypergolic propellant at launch base)
- Operate standard lab/shop equipment (torque tool, pressure transducers, vacuum pumps, etc...)
- Troubleshoot build/test issues with engineering and quality, perform rework per approved procedures
- Experience with epoxy/adhesive bonding, safety wire, precision torque practices
- Comfortable working in a cleanroom and following strict process controls & documentation
- Must be detailed oriented with strong safety awareness
Responsibilities
- Assemble and integrate spacecraft propulsion components (tanks, prop lines, valves, regulators, thrusters, brackets, heater circuits, sensors)
- Perform precision tube/line fabrication and installation (layout, bend, fit, flare, square as required) to engineering drawings and specs
- Perform prop lines welding using orbital welder at bench & system levels (in the lab & at spacecraft)
- Execute propulsion system leak checks & system functional testing (valve cycling, regulator set-points, instrument checks, pressure testing, proof/burst support activities and purge operations)
- Support In-house & Launch Base Initial/Final Reference Performance Test (IRPT & FRPT)
- Support hazardous operations with strict safety discipline (compressed gases, pressure systems, chemical propulsion, hypergolic propellant at launch base)
- Operate standard lab/shop equipment (torque tool, pressure transducers, vacuum pumps, etc...)
- Troubleshoot build/test issues with engineering and quality, perform rework per approved procedures
Benefits
- paid time off
- health and welfare insurance
- 401(k)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
