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Propulsion Technician (Fluids/Valves)

Impulse Space
Boulder, USA
Full-time
Senior Level
Onsite
USD 40-50 hourly
Discovered 1 months ago

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Responsibilities

  • Assemble mechanical valve components and sub‑assemblies to engineering drawings, work instructions, and travelers
  • Perform precision fitting, torquing , sealing, and alignment of components
  • Clean, prep, and handle parts in accordance with aerospace cleanliness standards
  • Conduct functional checks, leak checks, and basic pressure testing per procedures
  • Identify, document, and communicate non‑conformances or build issues
  • Accurately complete build records, travelers, and quality documentation
  • Work closely with engineers, quality, and test teams to resolve build issues
  • Support continuous improvement efforts in tooling, processes, and assembly flow
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
  • Support hardware rework, troubleshooting, and root‑cause investigations as needed
  • Learn and comply with ESD, FOD, and clean-room practices as required
  • Operate and maintain pneumatic and hydraulic test equipment
  • Assemble instrumented test articles with pressure transducers, thermocouples, and flow meters
  • Collect and record data using DAQ systems
  • Conduct leak testing in various fluid systems

Minimum Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required; technical certification or associate degree preferred
  • 5+ years of hands‑on mechanical assembly experience (aerospace, automotive, medical devices, or similar high‑reliability industries)
  • Proficiency with hand tools, torque tools, calipers, micrometers, and basic measurement equipment
  • Demonstrated building and commissioning GSE (ground support equipment) such as pressure test and leak check panels, including hand bending, routing and fitting tubing
  • Demonstrated experience with pressure systems, leak detection methods, or test setups
  • Demonstrated experience troubleshooting instrumented test articles

Preferred Skills And Experience

  • 6+ years of demonstrated aerospace or spaceflight hardware assembly experience
  • 6+ years of demonstrated experience assembling valves, regulators, pumps, or fluid systems
  • Familiarity with cleanliness standards (e.g., solvent cleaning, lint‑free handling)
  • Experience with pressure systems, leak detection methods, or test setups
  • Basic understanding of quality systems and configuration control
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety
  • Experience working under AS9100 or similar quality frameworks

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