Lead Technician (m/f/d)
Core
Lead a team of mechanical and electrical technicians in operating, maintaining, and upgrading rocket engine test facilities and components for development testing and flight.
Role type
Senior hands-on IC Lead Technician (Aerospace Test Operations)
Builds
Rocket engine test facilities, test rigs, and components for small and medium-sized satellites
Domain
Aerospace / Rocket Propulsion / Test Operations
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Team leadership, hazardous system handling (cryogenics, pyrophorics, explosive atmospheres), high-pressure gas systems operation, multi-system maintenance (electrical, fluid, mechanical), safety regulation compliance, operational procedure creation, troubleshooting
Preferred skills
CAD software proficiency, MS Office suite, formal technical education or certifications, ability to work under pressure
Technologies
Cryogenic systems, High-pressure gas systems, Test rigs, CAD software
Responsibilities
Lead and oversee day-to-day activities of electricians and technicians, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, perform maintenance and calibration on facilities and equipment, lead creation of operational procedures for commissioning and hotfire testing, support troubleshooting of test facility and engine issues, participate in test operations as needed
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities