Propulsion Technician

The role

The Propulsion Technician will turn cutting-edge designs into flight-ready hardware. You will collaborate with design and engineering teams to optimize manufacturability and support prototype builds.

What you will do

• Collaborate with design and engineering teams to optimize manufacturability and refine fabrication processes
• Contribute to prototype builds and rapid iteration cycles
• Maintain test facility operations and maintenance, troubleshoot problems, and site cleanliness
• Monitor and maintain sufficient inventory of equipment, supplies, and instrumentation
• Operate manual machine shop equipment including drills, cutting tools, mills, and lathes
• Fabricate with sheet metal through forming, shearing, rolling, and stamping
• Perform material joining using GTAW welding, brazing, soldering, and mechanical fastening
• Perform fluid systems plumbing including tube routing, swaging, and flaring
• Perform harness assembly including crimping/soldering terminals, cable lacing, and troubleshooting
• Maneuver heavy objects with forklift and rigging equipment

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on fabrication experience in aerospace, automotive, motorsports, or other fast-paced manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with pressurized systems, fluid systems hardware and instrumentation
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, P&ID, and electrical schematics
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of structural principles, materials, and joining methods
• Ability to work autonomously and take ownership of high-impact hardware builds under fast development timelines
• Experience with inspection equipment and precision calibrated tools
• Takes initiative for continuous improvement
• Attentive to detail and committed to maintaining the highest levels of quality
• Team-oriented mindset
• Capable of lifting 35 pounds, stand for long periods, maneuver in restricted spaces, work low to ground and on raised platforms

Nice to have

• Demonstrated welding ability through prior projects, welding multiple alloys
• certification(s) a strong plus

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) program
• transparent stock option plan
• Self-managed and flexible time-off policy
• PTO
• paid holidays
• sick time

About the company

Astro Mechanica is a vertically integrated aerospace company developing a scalable technology platform to power critical infrastructure, mission operations, and the future of flight. The team is composed of engineers dedicated to advancing aerospace through a flat structure.