Technician
We are looking for an individual to support lab scale testing of rocket engines.
This testing includes hot fire testing of lab scale rocket engines and cold flow testing of rocket injectors.
This is for an entry level or above position in which the employee has or is willing to learn the necessary skills to support engine testing.
These skills include, but not limited to;Familiarity with installing tubing (cutting, flaring, bending, etc.
)Maintaining cleanliness of oxygen and kerosene systemsWorking around high pressure systems approaching 10,000 psiHanding rocket propellants (kerosene, high pressure oxygen, cryogenic liquids, etc.
)Following written proceduresWilling to wear the required personal protection equipmentAbility to read and build to engineering drawingsWorking with and installing delicate instrumentation (pressure transducers, thermocouples, etc.
)Solder instrumentation wiresProgram PLCRun DATA acquisition systemsWorking around delicate instrumentation (pressure transducers, thermocouples, etc.
)Make and break instrumentation cablesMaintaining an orderly work environmentThe candidate will also be expected to perform additional duties such as maintaining inventories of working stock, specifying and ordering necessary components, and performing and documenting periodic maintenance of equipment.
Candidates will receive on the job training and be expected to work as a member of a small team.
Candidates with more experience may also be considered.
Not all of these skills are quired, but knowing some would be helpful.
Must be a US citizenMust be able to pass a background check.
Essential FunctionsUnusual or Special Physical RequirementsLifting - 35 lbsClimbing - Very littleSpecial clothing/equipment (wearing) - Safety boots, lab coat, ear plugs, glovesHigh Noise Level - Seldom, hearing protection is provided when neededDescription of WorkInside and outside at 8451 and 1-14Temperatures - We practice Air Force environmental guidelinesHazardous conditions - High pressure gasses, and liquid gasses (Nitrogen, Oxygen, Hydrogen, and other gasses)Equipment and MachinesLight office work, some machine shop work, drilling, tube bending, instrumentation placement, mechanical work.
Inventory of items normally used for testing, and purchasing items that are needed for testing.
Vehicles, forklifts, etc.
- Will be trained on all vehicles as neededTools used in trade - All tubing equipment, some light machining, and most hand tools use is required.
Criticality of AttendanceNo overtime unless required for the project.
We work a compressed schedule (9hours 4 days 8 hours every other Friday, 0 hours every other Friday)Shift - 1stNecessity for regular attendance - Yes, you will need to work everyday Qualifications :
Minimum Education - High SchoolExperience/Training - these skills are desired but not necessaryBasic automotive mechanical skillsBasic understanding of electronicsBasic computer skillsWilling to learn new skillsMost of the training can be done on the job.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
This testing includes hot fire testing of lab scale rocket engines and cold flow testing of rocket injectors.
This is for an entry level or above position in which the employee has or is willing to learn the necessary skills to support engine testing.
These skills include, but not limited to;Familiarity with installing tubing (cutting, flaring, bending, etc.
)Maintaining cleanliness of oxygen and kerosene systemsWorking around high pressure systems approaching 10,000 psiHanding rocket propellants (kerosene, high pressure oxygen, cryogenic liquids, etc.
)Following written proceduresWilling to wear the required personal protection equipmentAbility to read and build to engineering drawingsWorking with and installing delicate instrumentation (pressure transducers, thermocouples, etc.
)Solder instrumentation wiresProgram PLCRun DATA acquisition systemsWorking around delicate instrumentation (pressure transducers, thermocouples, etc.
)Make and break instrumentation cablesMaintaining an orderly work environmentThe candidate will also be expected to perform additional duties such as maintaining inventories of working stock, specifying and ordering necessary components, and performing and documenting periodic maintenance of equipment.
Candidates will receive on the job training and be expected to work as a member of a small team.
Candidates with more experience may also be considered.
Not all of these skills are quired, but knowing some would be helpful.
Must be a US citizenMust be able to pass a background check.
Essential FunctionsUnusual or Special Physical RequirementsLifting - 35 lbsClimbing - Very littleSpecial clothing/equipment (wearing) - Safety boots, lab coat, ear plugs, glovesHigh Noise Level - Seldom, hearing protection is provided when neededDescription of WorkInside and outside at 8451 and 1-14Temperatures - We practice Air Force environmental guidelinesHazardous conditions - High pressure gasses, and liquid gasses (Nitrogen, Oxygen, Hydrogen, and other gasses)Equipment and MachinesLight office work, some machine shop work, drilling, tube bending, instrumentation placement, mechanical work.
Inventory of items normally used for testing, and purchasing items that are needed for testing.
Vehicles, forklifts, etc.
- Will be trained on all vehicles as neededTools used in trade - All tubing equipment, some light machining, and most hand tools use is required.
Criticality of AttendanceNo overtime unless required for the project.
We work a compressed schedule (9hours 4 days 8 hours every other Friday, 0 hours every other Friday)Shift - 1stNecessity for regular attendance - Yes, you will need to work everyday Qualifications :
Minimum Education - High SchoolExperience/Training - these skills are desired but not necessaryBasic automotive mechanical skillsBasic understanding of electronicsBasic computer skillsWilling to learn new skillsMost of the training can be done on the job.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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