Description
We are seeking a Propulsion Technician Senior Second Shift to join our team at Millennium Space Systems, a leading small satellite company focused on national security space. As a Propulsion Technician, you will be responsible for executing orbital-tube welding for satellite propulsion systems, as well as carrying out various fabrication, integration, and testing tasks for space-flight hardware and related support equipment.
Responsibilities:
- Perform orbital tube welding for the fabrication of tube subassemblies and final propulsion tank closeouts
- Assemble, install, test, route/terminate/stake/wrap thermistors, heaters, non-flight thermocouples and heaters on spacecraft assemblies by interpreting blueprints, engineering drawings and specifications, and written assembly, integration, and test procedures
- Visually inspect propulsion assemblies to drawings, engineering specifications, and written assembly, and test procedure
- Operate various materials handling equipment including forklifts, overheads cranes, aerial lift equipment, flight vehicle and sub-assembly transportation equipment, truck/tractor trailer combinations and other GSE as required
- Travel may be required to support operations identified by program being supported
- Capable of operating a wide range of tools, including orbital tube welding machines, tack welding machines, drill press, grinders, power and hand tools
- Interface and/or work closely with Design and Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing, Materials, Procurement and Shipping personnel on procedural issues involving design, methods, tooling, cost, and other areas involved in the control of product quality
- Support in areas defined by Millennium Space System Leadership as business needs require
- Crosstrain/mentor new hires
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in propulsion assembly on high reliability products (preferably aerospace products)
- High School Diploma/GED
- Ability to interpret drawing, schematics, harness wiring diagrams, internal and external specifications
- Experience with using various hand tools and power tools
Preferred Qualifications:
- 5+ years of Aerospace experience
- 5+ years of orbital tube welding experience
- 2+ years performing thermal system component installation in aerospace
- 2+ years of harness assembly and routing
Benefits:
- Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities
- Health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work