About the Role
As an Apprentice Propulsion Test Technician, you will perform functions in daily test operations supporting engine testing, building of new test stand facilities, and modifying existing test stands.
Perform the installation, operational checkouts, troubleshooting, and maintenance of test stand equipment and hardware
Fabrication, installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of fluid system tubing and hardware
Assemble, install, checkout, and maintain a wide array of components that include sensors for fluid system monitoring
Proactively perform work according to procedures, specifications, and test instructions
Disassembly and precision cleaning of valves, regulators, and other components
Monitor and maintain an inventory of consumables, tooling, and equipment
Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs unassisted
Must be able to stand for extended periods
Must be able to stoop, bend, crawl, and maneuver in tight spaces
This position will require occasional night shifts, weekends and possible travel
About You
Basic experience in medium to heavy industrial maintenance, instrumentation, data and control systems, avionics hardware, and/or mechanical systems OR Associates degree in related mechanical of electrical technical discipline. Each technician has a primary focus area: mechanical or instrumentation. Below are skills needed for all technicians as well as skills necessary for each focus area.
Ability to operate a wide range of hand and power tools for fabrication operations
Skills needed for each focus area
Mechanical
Experience with fluid/pneumatic systems and their components
Experience with mechanical components and their systems
Instrumentation
Experience with electronic circuits and sensor types used to measure temperature, pressure, flow, displacement, and vibration
Experience with electronic test equipment, e.g. oscilloscopes, signal generators, and/or multi-meters
Nice to haves but not required
Experience operating industrial warehouse equipment
Operational understanding of sensor types used to measure temperature, pressure, flow, and displacement
Experience installing and making repairs to instrumentation, data acquisition systems, and/or avionics systems
Experience fabricating, installing, and checking out fluid system tubing and hardware
Successful candidates must clear a background check administered by the US government to obtain clearance for on-site work at our government partner location in Stennis, Mississippi.
At Relativity Space, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.
Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more! To see some of the benefits & perks we offer, please visit here.
Hiring Range
$23.27—$34.90 USD
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@relativityspace.com.
Please note: Relativity Space does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate profiles, or referrals from recruitment agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited submission - via email, our website, social media, or directly to an employee - will be deemed the property of Relativity Space, and no fee will be owed absent a current, fully executed agreement with Talent Acquisition that specifically authorizes submissions for the applicable role.
