Full-Time

Launch & Test Technician

ABL Space Systems

ABL Space Systems

201-500 employees

Rockets for small satellite launches

Aerospace

Junior, Mid

Mojave, CA, USA

Requirements
  • High School Diploma
  • 3+ years of hands-on technical experience
  • 3+ years working with pressurization and cryogenics
  • Able to diligently and safely follow hazardous Launch operation procedures
  • Proficiency with hand tools, lathes and drill presses, welding, electrical harnessing, forklifts and other light machinery
  • Ability to Interpret plumbing and Instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs)
  • Critical thinking: ABL engineers understand the "why" behind all design decisions, operational events and test outcomes
  • Ability to deal with ambiguity: there is no roadmap and ABL engineers must be comfortable defining their own pathway to an objective
  • End-to-end ownership: projects are delivered fully complete and ready for flight; there is no one to pick up the slack of partially complete work
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time and lift 50+ lbs
  • Must be able to travel and work in extreme climates
  • Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
  • Ability to use a computer to complete assignments
  • Ability to communicate with individuals and groups in person, by phone and telepresence
Responsibilities
  • Build and maintain Launch facilities Including propellant, high pressure, and cryogenic systems
  • Work alongside engineers to execute procedures effectively to balance safety and mission
  • Troubleshoot and perform maintenance on fluid system, mechanical, and electrical systems
  • Integration of key components and hardware, along with engine, vehicle checkouts

ABL Space Systems was founded in 2017 by veterans of SpaceX and Morgan Stanley to develop low-cost launch vehicles for the small satellite industry. More importantly, they're building a launch system they are truly proud of – no gimmicks or over-design, just reliable, rapidly deployable launches.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$460.2M

Headquarters

El Segundo, California

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-9%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

22%
INACTIVE