Propulsion Test Technician I — Hands-On Engine & Test Stand

Relativity Space; United States; On-site; USD 65,331,000 - 97,997,000; Full time

Job summary

Relativity Space is seeking a Propulsion Test Technician to support engine testing, build and modify test stands, and work hands-on with test equipment. The role involves fluid systems, sensors, and mechanical assembly in a fast-paced environment at Stennis propulsion facilities.

Ideal candidates have industrial maintenance/ instrumentation background, with an associate degree in a related discipline, and willingness for occasional night shifts, weekends, and travel.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform installation, operation checkouts, troubleshooting, and maintenance of test stand equipment.
• Fabrication, installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of fluid system tubing and hardware.
• Assemble, install, checkout, and maintain components including sensors for fluid system monitoring.
• Proactively follow procedures, specifications, and test instructions.
• Disassembly and precision cleaning of valves, regulators, and other components.
• Monitor and maintain an inventory of consumables, tooling, and equipment.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs unassisted.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods.
• Must be able to stoop, bend, crawl, and maneuver in tight spaces.
• This position will require occasional night shifts, weekends and possible travel.

Skills

Hand and power tools

Industrial maintenance

Instrumentation

Data and control systems

Avionics hardware

Mechanical systems

Education

Associate degree in mechanical or electrical discipline

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Signal generators

Job description

Relativity Space is seeking a Propulsion Test Technician to support engine testing, build and modify test stands, and work hands-on with test equipment. The role involves fluid systems, sensors, and mechanical assembly in a fast-paced environment at Stennis propulsion facilities.

Ideal candidates have industrial maintenance/ instrumentation background, with an associate degree in a related discipline, and willingness for occasional night shifts, weekends, and travel.