Propulsion Test Technician I Verified today
About the Team
The Stennis Test team designs, builds, and operates Relativity's propulsion and stage test stands. Team members work hands-on with large-scale, complex systems including fully integrated engines and stage assemblies. The work is fast-paced and highly operational, ideal for those with backgrounds in aviation, automotive, manufacturing, offshore operations, industrial systems, construction, or adjacent industries. You will work in a close-knit, dynamic environment where collaboration between technicians, operators, and engineers is expected.
About the Role
As a 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
- Occasional night shifts, weekends and possible travel
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs unassisted
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Ability to stoop, bend, crawl, and maneuver in tight spaces
About You
You have basic experience in medium to heavy industrial maintenance, instrumentation, data and control systems, avionics hardware, and/or mechanical systems, OR an Associates degree in a related mechanical or electrical technical discipline.
Required Skills for All Technicians:
- Ability to operate a wide range of hand and power tools for fabrication operations
Mechanical Focus Area Skills:
- Experience with fluid and pneumatic systems and their components
- Experience with mechanical components and their systems
Instrumentation Focus Area Skills:
- Experience with electronic circuits and sensor types used to measure temperature, pressure, flow, displacement, and vibration
- Experience with electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, and multi-meters
Nice to Have:
- 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
Clearance
Successful candidates must clear a background check administered by the US government to obtain clearance for on-site work at the Stennis Space Center location.
Compensation
Hiring range: $22.80 to $34.20 USD per hour. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.
Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more.