Propulsion Engineering Technician (R6045)

Telemetry Today LLC; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Telemetry Today LLC in Dallas, TX seeks a Propulsion Engineering Technician to join our advanced propulsion engineering team. You will design, fabricate, and maintain test fixtures and setups, develop and run test plans, and work hands-on with propulsion hardware and avionics.

You will perform first article testing, hot-fire engine tests, and prototype qualification, requiring initiative, precision, and cross-disciplinary collaboration to push autonomous aircraft capabilities.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and executing propulsion test setups and fixtures.
• Ability to develop test plans and carry them through to data analysis.
• Hands-on experience with propulsion hardware and avionics integration.

Responsibilities

• Design, fabricate and maintain test fixtures and setups.
• Develop and run comprehensive test plans for propulsion systems.
• Test and qualify prototype designs, first-article units, and hot-fire engines.
• Collaborate across disciplines to ensure rigorous validation of new technologies.

Skills

Propulsion testing

Test planning

Hands-on hardware

Education

AS/BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Test fixtures

Engine test rigs

Instrumentation

Job description

We are seeking a Propulsion Engineering Technician to join our advanced propulsion engineering team. You will be part of a small, high-performance group responsible for designing, building, and executing propulsion system tests that push the limits of autonomous aircraft capability. This role demands initiative, technical rigor, and the ability to define and execute test procedures for systems that have never been tested before.

You will design, fabricate, and maintain test fixtures and setups, develop and run test plans, and work hands-on with cutting-edge propulsion hardware and avionics. You will be involved in testing and qualifying prototype designs, first-article units, and hot-fire engine testing. Success in this role requires accountability, precision, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.