Propulsion Development Technician II – Onsite (Pasadena)

Columbus Technologies and Services; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus Technologies and Services at NASA's JPL in Pasadena, CA is seeking a Propulsion Development Technician II to support fabrication, assembly, and testing of electro-mechanical hardware for current and future missions.

The role focuses on precision tubing fabrication, orbital welding, leak testing, and supporting flight propulsion systems in ISO-5 cleanrooms, with on-site work and potential contract extensions.

Qualifications

• High School diploma with 3–4 years of related experience.
• Ability to understand precision tubing fabrication and tube welding.
• Experience with mechanical hardware assembly and test on flight hardware.

Responsibilities

• Perform precision tubing fabrication, orbital tube welding, and assembly.
• Ensure compliance with Lab protocols and government regulations.
• Conduct tube bending, flaring, and fittings torque per material specs.
• Prepare tubing, set purge parameters, and perform welds.
• Support pressure vessel systems testing and ISO-5 cleanroom operations.

Skills

Precision tubing

Tube welding

Mechanical assembly

Communication

Education

High School diploma

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Hand tools

Machining equipment

Ultrasonic cleaners

Job description

Columbus Technologies and Services at NASA's JPL in Pasadena, CA is seeking a Propulsion Development Technician II to support fabrication, assembly, and testing of electro-mechanical hardware for current and future missions.

The role focuses on precision tubing fabrication, orbital welding, leak testing, and supporting flight propulsion systems in ISO-5 cleanrooms, with on-site work and potential contract extensions.