Propulsion Technician: Solid Rocket Motor Specialist

singularity-defense; Gardena (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Singularity in Gardena, CA, is seeking a Propulsion Technician to support safe development, manufacturing, and handling of solid rocket motor systems. You will perform propellant mixing, casting, curing, machining, and assembly for high-performance motors in a controlled, safety-conscious environment.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years in chemical or aerospace manufacturing, comfort with hazardous materials, and the ability to follow SOPs. OT shifts and elevated platforms may be required.

Qualifications

• Safety-oriented mindset with a high focus on quality and production processes.
• Attention to detail and situational awareness.
• Experience working with hazardous chemicals beyond standard solvents and cleaners.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in a chemical, or aerospace development or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to get and maintain a state explosives permit (employer sponsored)

Responsibilities

• Prepares materials and performs propellant mixing and solid rocket motor component assembly for various production and development programs.
• Conducts energetics research and development for new energetic formulations.
• Technician is responsible for requisitioning and organizing the materials and processing required for mix and cleaning and maintaining mix equipment.
• Technician will perform energetics duties under the general direction of engineers and the team supervisor using established, well-defined methods.
• Technician may be responsible for milling chemical components for full-scale propellant mixes and weigh material bins to correct weight for propellant mixing.
• Other duties as assigned – Such as but not limited to: Test flight support, final assembly of prototype energetic articles and solid missile systems, materials test and analysis sample preparation, and support of new production initiatives and schedules.
• Maintains a clean and organized space.
• Able to follow and develop a preventative maintenance schedule with the assistance of engineering or chief technician.
• Willing and available to work other shifts or overtime as needed to meet production schedules.
• Able to work from elevated platforms, ascend ladders, and transport 35 lbs. repetitively.
• Medically cleared to wear a respirator and operate powered industrial vehicle (and obtain company issued license as appropriate).

Skills

Safety mindset

Attention to detail

Hazardous materials handling

Team collaboration

Explosives permit eligibility

Tools

CNC mills

CNC lathes

CAM software

Job description

Singularity in Gardena, CA, is seeking a Propulsion Technician to support safe development, manufacturing, and handling of solid rocket motor systems. You will perform propellant mixing, casting, curing, machining, and assembly for high-performance motors in a controlled, safety-conscious environment.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years in chemical or aerospace manufacturing, comfort with hazardous materials, and the ability to follow SOPs. OT shifts and elevated platforms may be required.