Engineering Technician - Drilling

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Title: Technician - Integration Engineering II

Location: Kent, WA – 98032

Duration: 06 Months (possible extension)

C Shift: Fri/Sat/Sun, 5:00 AM - 6:00PM

A Shift: Monday – Thursday, 5:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Details:

As part of a diverse and hardworking team of technicians, you will build launch vehicles, spacecraft and launch facility systems. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of and be responsible for manufacturing, assembling, and supporting hardware testing that meets program requirements. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required.

Responsibilities:

1. Assembly of a variety of structural, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanically actuated component sub-assemblies for New Shepard, New Glenn, and Engine’s components.
2. Assembly of structural components to aerospace standards; work with engineers to review design concepts, provide feedback for ease of assembly, and support development tests.
3. Review, edit and follow work instructions for assembly tasks; plan and communicate assembly steps for complex mechanical installations.
4. Safely work with hazardous systems, containing chemicals and/or high pressure; ability to work in a team environment with multiple and rapidly changing priorities; excellent problem-solving skills.

Qualifications:

1. Excellent demonstrated written and verbal communication skills; 3-5+ years of experience in precision assembly.
2. Experience drilling and preparing close tolerance holes for structural assembly and fastener installation.
3. Ability to document and maintain accurate records, strict procedural compliance, as well as read drawings and prints.
4. Ability to use standard tools and basic fabrication equipment.
5. Experience assembling and troubleshooting aerospace, military hardware, or other related fields.
6. Demonstrated ability to use standard mechanical tools, fabrication shop equipment; experience using Microsoft Office Suites.
7. Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture.
8. Must be physically able to: Climb ladders and stairs, and work in small, restricted areas; lift and carry 25 lbs.

Desired:

1. Experience in launch vehicle or propulsion system assembly and vehicle integration; 5+ years’ experience in aerospace or related fields.
2. A&P license or equivalent experience in launch vehicle or propulsion system assembly and integration.
3. Familiarity with pressurized system safety for pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
4. Experience operating heavy lifting equipment such as cranes and forklifts around flight critical hardware.
5. Experience with 3D measurement tools and Spatial analyzer/Verisurf software.
6. Working knowledge of a variety of rocket propellants, including hydrogen peroxide, RP, and cryogenics.
7. Knowledge in the use of 3D CAD tools (CREO) and ability to read and interpret GD&T per ASME Y14.5M-1994 standard.

Company Description:

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, MI, Kyyba has a global presence delivering high-quality resources and top-notch recruiting services, enabling businesses to effectively respond to organizational changes and technological advances. At Kyyba, the overall well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. We are proud of our work culture which embodies our core values; incorporating value, passion, excellence, empowerment, and happiness, creates a vibrant and productive atmosphere. We empower our employees with the resources, incentives, and flexibility that they need to support a healthy, balanced, and fulfilling career by providing many valuable benefits and a balanced compensation structure combined with career development. Kyyba is an Equal Opportunity Employer.