Propulsion Test Apprentice - Build & Validate Engine Stands

Relativity Space; Mississippi; On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO and sick leave

Parental leave

Learning and development stipend

Equity

Job summary

Relativity Space is seeking an Apprentice Propulsion Test Technician for the Stennis, Mississippi test facilities. You will support engine testing, help build and modify test stands, and work with mechanical, instrumentation, and electrical systems to ensure flight readiness.

The role requires basic industrial maintenance experience, an associate degree in a related discipline, and ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for long periods, and work varying shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience in medium to heavy industrial maintenance, instrumentation, data and control systems, avionics hardware, or mechanical systems.
• Associates degree in related mechanical or electrical technical discipline required.
• Ability to operate a wide range of hand and power tools for fabrication operations.

Responsibilities

• Support daily engine test operations and build/modify test stands.
• Install, checkout, troubleshoot, and maintain test stand equipment and hardware.
• Fabricate, install, troubleshoot, and maintain fluid system tubing and hardware.
• Assemble and maintain sensors for fluid-system monitoring and data collection.
• Follow procedures and test instructions; ensure safety and quality in work.
• Disassemble and clean components; manage inventory of consumables and tooling.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Instrumentation

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Tool use

Education

Associates degree in related mechanical or electrical technical discipline

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Sensors (temp/pressure/flow)

Fluid system tubing

Job description

Relativity Space is seeking an Apprentice Propulsion Test Technician for the Stennis, Mississippi test facilities. You will support engine testing, help build and modify test stands, and work with mechanical, instrumentation, and electrical systems to ensure flight readiness.

The role requires basic industrial maintenance experience, an associate degree in a related discipline, and ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for long periods, and work varying shifts.