Test Technician

Rocketdyne; Redmond; On-site; AUD 101,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerojet Rocketdyne is seeking a Mechanic- Test Technician to join our Redmond, WA facility. The role involves selecting, setting up and operating mechanical, electro-mechanical, electro-hydraulic and electro-pneumatic systems for testing liquid propellant rocket engines and devices, including feed systems and high‑pressure nitrogen gas systems.

At the Redmond site we fabricate, assemble and test chemical and electric thrusters and propulsion systems for diverse missions, from planetary

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 4 years of relevant experience, OR 2 years post-secondary/Associates Degree with 0–2 years of related experience.
• Experience around hazardous materials or environments and participation in Emergency Response Team.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Residency or other status as a U.S. Person.
• Ability to perform fine hand work with good visual acuity, dexterity and coordination.

Responsibilities

• Operates and repairs vacuum and high‑pressure liquid and gas systems.
• Sets up and operates rocket engine tests and measures against quality standards.
• Bends and flares stainless steel tubing for testing operations.
• Sets up and operates orbital welding equipment and repairs valves, regulators, pumps.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Fine hand work

Dexterity

Color vision

Hand-eye coordination

Education

High School Diploma

Associates Degree

Tools

Orbital welding equipment

Vacuum & high-pressure systems

Job description

Aerojet Rocketdyne is seeking Mechanic- Test Technician to join our facility in Redmond, WA. In this role, the "Mech Tech" selects, sets up and operates mechanical, electro-mechanical, electro-hydraulic and electro-pneumatic systems and related equipment for purpose of testing liquid propellant rocket engines and devices. Includes setting up and operating liquid feed systems and high pressure nitrogen gas systems.
In our Redmond, WA, site (Seattle area), we fabricate, assemble, and test chemical and electric thrusters, as well as small scale propulsion systems. Our electric propulsion systems enable a wide variety of missions from the exploration of our solar system to global communication and the surveillance of severe weather and wild fires.

Essential Functions

Working under general supervision:

• Operates and repairs vacuum and high-pressure liquid and gas systems requiring a high level of mechanical knowledge and expertise to include: high-pressure fittings, seals and shop tool operation.
• Sets up and operates rocket engine tests and measures against quality standards.
• Bends and flares stainless steel tubing for some testing operations.
• Sets up and operates orbital welding equipment for stainless steel and titanium tubing. Repairs valves, regulators, pumps, etc.

Requirements

Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience.

• Experience working around hazardous materials or environments. This role requires participation in our Emergency Response Team and respirator certification.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance in the future. Requires U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residency or other status as a U.S. Person. Must be able to satisfy federal government requirements for access to government information, and having dual citizenship may preclude you from being able to meet this requirement.
• Ability to perform fine hand work involving good visual acuity, dexterity, hand eye coordination.
• Workplace includes areas where chemical materials are encountered. The work environment may require a combination of indoor and outdoor activity (hot, cold, wet, humid conditions) with a varied amount of walking, standing, sitting, climbing (i.e. ladders, stair, scaffolding, ramps), balance (maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces), bending, reaching, handling/fingering (seizing, holding, grasping, turning picking, pinching), stooping, kneeling, crouching and ability to lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, employees may work around variable noise levels. May require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety shoes, ear protection, and shop coat. May also be required to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer. Ability to distinguish colors may also be necessary.

4x10, Monday-Thursday, 6:45AM-5:15PM