Development Test Technician (Mechanical)
Core
Assemble, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain flight and development engines, spacecraft components, and test equipment to support rocket engine testing operations.
Role type
Mechanical test technician (aerospace propulsion)
Builds
Flight-worthy spacecraft engines, components, and associated test equipment
Domain
Aerospace propulsion and rocket engine testing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
mechanical systems troubleshooting, high-pressure fluid/pneumatic systems operation, power tool usage, hardware fabrication and repair, technical manual interpretation, precision measuring, rigging and crane operations, inventory management, hydraulic plumbing repair, analog and digital instrumentation handling
Preferred skills
Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license, airframe structural repair, aviation electronics, SAE certification, hydraulic plumbing fabrication, ground support equipment experience, vacuum systems knowledge, bore scope inspection, NPT/MS/AN/Swagelok fittings expertise, analog and digital instrumentation (load cells, pressure transducers, strain gauges, RTDs, TCs, encoders, deflection gages, LVDTs, accelerometers, IMUs)
Responsibilities
Prepare test articles, test stands, and systems for test operations; Perform post-test operations and inspections to ensure flight-worthy hardware; Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment and instrumentation; Fabricate, repair, and assemble hardware/equipment needed for test operations; Operate and maintain hardware, high-pressure systems and pumps, and other ancillary equipment including pneumatic components; Participate in rigging and crane operations for test equipment and test articles
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC