Senior Propulsion Technician (R4638)
Core
Assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of low-bypass turbofan engines for UAV propulsion systems.
Role type
Senior hands-on propulsion technician (UAV)
Builds
UAV propulsion systems for defense operations
Domain
Defense technology / Aerospace propulsion
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
engine assembly and disassembly, test cell operation, mechanical and electrical diagnostics, technical manual interpretation, safety protocol adherence
Preferred skills
A&P license, military aviation maintenance experience, UAV propulsion expertise, fuel and ignition system knowledge, dynamometer operation
Technologies
low-bypass turbofan engines, engine dynamometers, test cells
Responsibilities
Conduct engine assembly, disassembly, and integration; Perform pre-flight and post-flight inspections; Operate test cells for engine validation and tuning; Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and performance issues; Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities; Follow strict safety protocols
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC