Propulsion Test Technician
Core
Field test operator and technician responsible for propulsion hot-fire campaigns, engine assembly, and flight acceptability testing for small launch vehicles.
Role type
Propulsion Test Technician
Builds
Small launch vehicles for satellite deployment into Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and beyond
Domain
Aerospace / Rocket Propulsion
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
hardware assembly, test stand operations, engine dynamometer usage, turbine test rig operation, rocket propulsion test stand operation, mechanical systems integration, electrical systems integration, pneumatic systems integration, hydraulic systems integration, fluid systems understanding, instrumentation and sensor usage
Preferred skills
fluid systems understanding, instrumentation and sensor usage
Technologies
engine dynamometers, turbine test rigs, rocket propulsion test stands, pressure transducers, temperature sensors, piezoelectric sensors, strain gauges, load cells, flow meters
Responsibilities
Serve as field test operator during propulsion hot-fire campaigns, take responsibility of engine assembly processes and in-situ upgrades, test integrated engines to determine flight acceptability, assemble and integrate mechanical/electrical/pneumatic/hydraulic systems, perform hardware reviews to evaluate test article and stand system performance, optimize testing processes and procedures, manage project execution within short timelines, create and maintain technical documentation
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC