Propulsion/Propellant Test and Servicing Technician B

Boeing; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 30,196 - 44,579; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in El Segundo, CA, seeks a Propulsion/Propellant Test and Servicing Technician B. The role involves conducting tests for propulsion subsystems and fabricating test equipment. Candidates should have a high school diploma and experience with electrical components and fluid systems. This position requires onsite work and offers a pay range of $21.92 to $32.36 per hour.

Qualifications

• 1+ years’ experience working with electrical components, equipment, and/or systems.
• 1+ years’ experience in fluid and pneumatic system fabrication, installation, test, and repair.
• 1+ years’ experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct tests for flight propulsion and fluid subsystems.
• Design, build, and assemble complex test equipment and fixtures.
• Perform testing and servicing operations on propulsion systems.

Skills

Electrical components management

Fluid and pneumatic systems fabrication

Reading and interpreting engineering drawings

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Oscilloscope

Vacuum pump

Leak detector

Microscope

Precision weighing system

Tube bender

Flaring machine

Job description

Propulsion/Propellant Test and Servicing Technician B

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Location: El Segundo, CA

Security Clearance & Export Control Requirements

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship (Final Post Start).

This position is expected to be 100% on-site. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in the development of and conducts test for flight propulsion and fluid subsystems.
• Designs, builds, modifies, fabricates and assembles complex test equipment, test fixtures and ground support laboratories and at test and launch sites.
• Assists in propellant servicing of completed spacecraft.
• Works from engineering specifications and instructions, test procedures, schematics, sketches, oral and written instructions.
• Assist in determining test methods and sequence that will be used to obtain required performance data associated with acceptance of test flight components, fluids and propulsion subsystems. Works with electrical components and pneumatic systems with pressures up to 6,200 psi and hydraulic systems pressurized to 21,000 psi.
• Designs, builds, modifies, fabricates and assembles complex electrical and mechanical test fixtures and equipment used to test and service propulsion and fluid systems including propellant and fluid servicing ground support equipment.
• Conducts flight component, propulsion and fluids subsystem tests. Performs functional testing and propellant servicing operations on propulsion systems at Company and off-site test facilities and on spacecraft, at launch bases, in preparation for launch.
• Determines method to verify the safety and functionality of test and servicing equipment and conducts verification tests based on methods selected. Performs decontamination and cleanliness certification procedures on flight hardware and test equipment after their exposure to hazardous chemicals.
• Operates test and fabrication equipment such as oscilloscopes, leak detectors, vacuum pumps, microscopes, precision weighing systems, tube benders and flaring machines; contamination control equipment such as scrubber systems and deionized water flush panels; shop equipment such as forklift and overhead cranes.
• Records and evaluates test results for completeness and accuracy preparing reports as required.
• Knowledgeable in all safety requirements and qualified in the operation of safety equipment including air respirators and Self Contained Atmospheric Protective Equipment (SCAPE) suites.
• Must pass an annual propellant and SCAPE physical.
• Will learn job skills necessary to help provide assistance to other personnel in related job classifications.
• Performs incidental related duties as assigned or required, such as calibration tracking and equipment management.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience)

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• 1+ years’ experience working with electrical components, equipment, and/or systems.
• 1+ years’ experience in fluid and pneumatic system fabrication, installation, test, and repair.
• 1+ years’ experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Active Security Clearance.
• 1+ years’ experience operating test and fabrication equipment such as oscilloscopes, leak detectors, vacuum pumps, microscopes, precision weighing systems, tube benders and flaring machines.

Shift

This is a 1st shift position.

Relocation

This position is located in a location that does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Drug Free Workplace

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Salary

Summary of Pay Range: $21.92- $32.36

Application Deadline

Applications for this posting will be accepted until: 10/26/2025.

Education

High School Diploma or GED.