Fluids & Propulsion Technician (I-III)

Responsibilities

• Build, install, and test fluids and propulsion hardware—including thrusters, tanks, valves, manifolds, fluid lines, panels, trays, and harnessing—using engineering drawings, work instructions, and process documentation.
• Bend, flare, fit, route, and clean tubes to meet required standards.
• Disassemble and assemble valves and other propulsion components.
• Prepare, clean, preserve, and handle fluid and pressure-system components with precision.
• Operate and maintain cleaning, purge, pressure, and test equipment while ensuring safety, cleanliness, and traceability.
• Work alongside engineering and quality teams to integrate fluids and propulsion components and subsystems.
• Support checkouts, inspections, troubleshooting, nonconformance resolution, and functional testing.
• Conduct and support fluids and propulsion tests, including proof, leak, pressure, flow, functional, and qualification testing.
• Set up test hardware and equipment, follow test procedures, and accurately record test data.
• Follow protocols for hazardous materials, pressurized systems, FOD prevention, ESD control, cleanroom operations, and other applicable safety and quality requirements.
• Support improvements to assembly processes, tooling, work instructions, and manufacturing methods.
• Provide guidance and technical support to less experienced technicians as appropriate for level.

Qualifications

• Technical degree, certificate, apprenticeship, or equivalent training in aerospace, mechanical, manufacturing, welding, or a related field.
• Relevant experience in the assembly, integration, and testing of aerospace fluids, propulsion, pressure, or high-reliability systems.
• Experience building and integrating fluids panels and tray assemblies.
• Proficiency reading engineering drawings, schematics, process sheets, and work instructions.
• Experience with tubing, fittings, valves, manifolds, pressure systems, or related hardware.
• Experience working in ESD-sensitive, FOD-critical, and cleanroom environments.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, torque tools, precision measurement equipment, and specialized assembly or test equipment.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds and work in and around constrained or confined spaces.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures and accurately document completed work and test results.

LEVELING GUIDANCE

• Technician I: Develops proficiency in fluids and propulsion assembly, component preparation, documentation, and testing while working under regular guidance. Typically has 0–1 years of relevant experience or equivalent technical training.
• Technician II: Independently performs a broad range of assembly, integration, troubleshooting, and test activities. Typically has 1–3 years of relevant experience.
• Technician III: Performs complex assembly, integration, troubleshooting, and testing with limited supervision. Serves as a technical resource for other technicians and supports process development, qualification testing, and production ramp. Typically has 3+ years of relevant experience or equivalent demonstrated proficiency.

Compensation And Benefits

• Base Salary: Technician I: $26.50-$36/hr, Technician II: $31.50-$41.50/hr, Technician III: $36-$50.50/hr
• Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave