Propulsion Test Technician II

About the role

As a Propulsion Test Technician II, you will perform installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and operational support activities for propulsion test systems and facilities. This role independently completes routine and moderately complex assignments while supporting engine testing, facility modifications, and continuous operation of test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation, operational checkout, troubleshooting, and maintenance of test stand equipment and hardware.
• Fabricate, install, troubleshoot, and maintain fluid system tubing, piping, and associated hardware.
• Assemble, install, maintain, and replace instrumentation and sensors used for propulsion test systems.
• Execute work in accordance with engineering procedures, specifications, and test instructions.
• Diagnose and resolve routine equipment and system issues.
• Perform disassembly, inspection, precision cleaning, and reassembly of valves, regulators, and related components.
• Support modifications to existing test stands and construction of new testing facilities.
• Monitor inventory levels for consumables, tooling, and equipment.
• Identify equipment conditions requiring corrective maintenance.
• Provide day-to-day assistance to less experienced technicians during routine work.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Experience in medium- to heavy-industrial maintenance, instrumentation, propulsion testing, data acquisition and control systems, avionics hardware, mechanical systems, or related technical work; or an Associate's degree in a related mechanical or electrical technical discipline.
• Ability to perform assigned work with limited supervision.
• Interpret engineering drawings, procedures, and technical documentation.
• Troubleshoot mechanical or instrumentation systems.
• Safely operate fabrication tools and testing equipment.
• Communicate equipment status and maintenance findings.

Skills

• Mechanical Focus: Experience installing and maintaining fluid systems and mechanical components.
• Instrumentation Focus: Experience installing and maintaining sensors, instrumentation, and electronic test equipment.
• Nice to Have but Not Required: Experience with instrumentation, data acquisition, or avionics systems.
• Experience with fabricating and installing fluid system tubing and hardware.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity.
• A generous PTO and sick leave policy.
• Parental leave.
• An annual learning and development stipend.