CareerPlan

Fluids & Propulsion Technician (I,II,III or Senior)

Long Beach, CAFull-time$67k–$85k2026-06-30 → 2026-11-11
On-site · United StatesNo visa sponsorshipU.S. persons only (export control)

Core

Assembly, integration, and testing of fluids and propulsion hardware for autonomous spacecraft and space-based interceptors.

Role type

Fluids and Propulsion Technician (IC)

Builds

Thrusters, tanks, valves, manifolds, fluid lines, and harnessing for space superiority missions.

Domain

Aerospace / Propulsion Systems

Required skills

reading engineering drawings and schematics, cleanroom operations, handling hazardous materials, troubleshooting fluid systems, leak and flow testing, working in confined spaces

Preferred skills

aerospace welding and brazing, orbital tube welding

Responsibilities

Build, install, and test fluids and propulsion hardware; prepare and handle fluids and pressure systems with precision; integrate components and subsystems; conduct proof, leak, flow, and qualification testing; follow safety protocols for hazardous materials and pressurized systems

Seniority

Technician I-III or Senior