Responsibilities:

• Work with development engineers to understand vehicle system fundamentals
• Work with production and test engineers to develop assembly and test procedures
• Execute cross-disciplinary production work, to include structures, engines, fluid systems and avionics
• Document hardware builds and tests, specifically anomalies and non-conformities
• Guarantee the quality and workmanship of the product
• Assist with transitioning products from development to initial production to full rate production.

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years of technician experience in the aerospace, military, Auto Race Industry, marine, energy, oil and gas or similar industry
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook)
• Experience working at a rocket launch facility and supporting launch campaigns
• Experience in operating and manipulating machinery and various hand and power tools requiring manual dexterity

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• FAA Aircraft Maintenance Technician License (either Airframe, Powerplant or both)
• Military Crew Chief experience on any airframe
• F1 or similar Pit Crew Experience
• Experience with high pressure and cryogenic fluids
• Strong written and oral communication skills, a meticulous attention to detail, an emphasis on safety, cleanliness, adherence to corporate policies and standards, a great attitude, and the ability to work with a team
• A demonstrated ability in reading/understanding technical drawings, manuals, and reports
• Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment

What We Look For

• 1. Critical thinking: ABL Technicians understand the "why" behind all design decisions, operational events and test outcomes.  
• 2. Ability to deal with ambiguity: there is no roadmap and ABL Technicians must be Flexible and have the ability to adapt quickly
• 3. 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. 

PHYSCIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be willing to travel to other sites or customer facilities as necessary
• Must be willing to work 50+ hours a week (overtime) when necessary to support launch and critical project timelines, flexibility required
• Ability to work at elevated heights or on ladders up to 100 ft
• Physical effort including standing, lifting, pushing, and carrying moderately heavy materials or equipment (15 to 40 lbs)
• Work occasionally performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise