Technician - Integration Engineering II - C
Spectraforce Technologies - Kent, WA
posted 6 months ago
About the position
This role is part of Operations, which encompasses Integrated Supply Chain, Facilities, and Security, providing Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all company facilities. As a Technician in Integration Engineering II, you will be part of a small, passionate, and accomplished team of experts dedicated to the hands-on assembly and maintenance of cutting-edge rocket engine turbomachinery. Your contributions will significantly impact all aspects of Turbopump assembly, disassembly, testing, and tool/fixture design. You will also be responsible for providing critical feedback aimed at improving process control, capability, and repeatability, ensuring that the highest standards of quality and safety are maintained in the assembly of propulsion systems. In this position, you will engage in precision assembly of rocket engines, performing detailed component inspections using precision tools such as calipers and micrometers to tolerances as tight as 0.0001 inches. You will coordinate hardware processing tasks, including inspection, cleaning, and shipping, while managing hardware under stringent cleanliness requirements, particularly for liquid oxygen service. Safety is paramount, and you will be expected to work safely with hazardous systems that may contain chemicals or operate under high pressure. Additionally, you will assist engineers in reviewing design concepts and provide valuable feedback for improvements, all while innovating to enhance processes and increase operational efficiency. A commitment to quality and a passion for the mission of safe human spaceflight are essential for success in this role.
Responsibilities
- Precision assembly of rocket engines
- Detailed component inspection using calipers, micrometers, etc. to tolerances of 0.0001”
- Coordinating hardware processing such as inspection, cleaning, and shipping
- Hardware management under critical cleanliness requirements (liquid oxygen service)
- Safely working with hazardous systems, containing chemicals and/or high-pressure
- Assist engineers in reviewing design concepts, providing feedback for improvements
- Familiarity working with assembly fixture tooling
- Review and follow work instructions for complex mechanical installations
- Innovate to improve processes and increase efficiency of operations
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience with assembly of turbomachinery/propulsion systems, aircraft or automotive engines, or other highly technical machinery
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings
- Ability to read and understand technical manuals/detailed work instructions
- Strong mechanical competence with the ability to use hand and power tools
- Ability to accurately use precision measurement and inspection tools
- Demonstrated troubleshooting and problem solving skills
- Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
- Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
Nice-to-haves
- 5+ years' experience in propulsion assembly, integration, and testing
- Associate degree in a technical field
- Knowledge of precision inspection equipment
- Experience with critical sealing surface requirements
- Experience with thread insert installation and thread tapping tools
- A&P license or equivalent experience in integration and test of propulsion systems
- Experience operating heavy lifting equipment such as overhead cranes and forklifts on flight hardware
- Experience with 3D measurement tools, such as Faro Arms/Trackers and Verisurf software
- Knowledge in the use of 3D CAD tools (CREO is preferred), and ability to read and interpret GD&T per ASME Y14.5M-1994 standard
Benefits
- ACA compliant health benefits
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Accident insurance
- Critical illness insurance
- Voluntary life insurance
- Hospital indemnity insurance
- Commuter benefits
- 401K plan with matching
- Referral bonus program
- Unpaid leave
- Paid sick leave when required by law
