Senior Propulsion Technician Verified today
About This Role
The Senior Propulsion Technician serves as a senior technical leader within Build Operations, supporting development and production propulsion hardware. You will own complex integration activities, lead technical troubleshooting efforts, and provide advanced system-level expertise across propulsion programs. You will work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Operations leadership to resolve high-risk hardware issues and improve propulsion build processes.
Primary Responsibilities
- Lead complex propulsion system builds and engine-level integrations
- Diagnose and resolve multi-disciplinary system failures
- Serve as cross-program subject matter expert on propulsion systems and high-risk processes
- Lead technical root cause investigations in partnership with Manufacturing Engineering and Engineering
- Provide advanced mentorship and skill development for technicians
- Support non-standard builds and rapid development efforts
- Identify systemic process weaknesses and drive corrective improvements
- Validate technical readiness for major integration or test milestones
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of propulsion, aerospace, or complex high-consequence hardware experience
- Demonstrated mastery of propulsion system architecture and fluid systems
- Proven ability to troubleshoot integrated system-level failures
- Experience supporting development campaigns and complex test operations
- Strong cross-functional communication and influence capability
- Demonstrated mentorship and technical leadership experience
Employment Details
Full-time, non-exempt. Base compensation range: $35.00-$44.00 per hour, determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident)
- Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance
Benefits
- Unlimited PTO (vacation, sick, personal, bereavement)
- Paid parental and adoptive leave
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Tax advantage accounts (HSA/FSA)
- Employer-paid short and long-term disability, basic life, and AD&D insurance
- Voluntary life insurance and emergency medical transport options
- Employee assistance program
- 401k retirement savings plan with company match