Propulsion Technician (FluidsValves)
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Job Location:
Boulder, CO - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 40 - 50
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Posted on:
20 hours ago
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
As a Propulsion Technician at Impulse you will be responsible for the precision assembly testing inspection and documentation of high-reliability valves and related fluid components used in spaceflight hardware. This role is hands-on detail-oriented and critical to delivering flight-worthy hardware on aggressive timelines.
Responsibilities
- Assemble mechanical valve components and subassemblies to engineering drawings work instructions and travelers
- Perform precision fitting torquing sealing and alignment of components
- Clean prep and handle parts in accordance with aerospace cleanliness standards
- Conduct functional checks leak checks and basic pressure testing per procedures
- Identify document and communicate nonconformances or build issues
- Accurately complete build records travelers and quality documentation
- Work closely with engineers quality and test teams to resolve build issues
- Support continuous improvement efforts in tooling processes and assembly flow
- Maintain a clean organized and safe work area
- Support hardware rework troubleshooting and rootcause investigations as needed
- Learn and comply with ESD FOD and clean-room practices as required
- Operate and maintain pneumatic and hydraulic test equipment
- Assemble instrumented test articles with pressure transducers thermocouples and flow meters
- Collect and record data using DAQ systems
- Conduct leak testing in various fluid systems
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required; technical certification or associate degree preferred
- 5 years of handson mechanical assembly experience (aerospace automotive medical devices or similar highreliability industries)
- Proficiency with hand tools torque tools calipers micrometers and basic measurement equipment
- Demonstrated building and commissioning GSE (ground support equipment) such as pressure test and leak check panels including hand bending routing and fitting tubing
- Demonstrated experience with pressure systems leak detection methods or test setups
- Demonstrated experience troubleshooting instrumented test articles
Preferred Skills and Experience
- 6 years of demonstrated aerospace or spaceflight hardware assembly experience
- 6 years of demonstrated experience assembling valves regulators pumps or fluid systems
- Familiarity with cleanliness standards (e.g. solvent cleaning lintfree handling)
- Experience with pressure systems leak detection methods or test setups
- Basic understanding of quality systems and configuration control
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety
- Experience working under AS9100 or similar quality frameworks
Additional Information:
Compensation bands are determined by role level location and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills education experience technical capabilities and internal addition to base salary for full-time hires you may also be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of stock options and access to medical vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
Impulse Spaces spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e. U.S. citizen U.S. national lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder) an individual granted asylum in the U.S. or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State Commerce or other applicable U.S. government agencies. Learn more about the ITAR here.
Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race color religion gender national origin/ethnicity veteran status disability status age sexual orientation gender identity marital status mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
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