Propulsion Technician Senior Second Shift - Millennium Space Systems
- Location
- El Segundo, CA · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Lead / Staff
- Experience
- 4+ years
- Education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Listed
- 5 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- Propulsion assembly on high reliability products
- Interpretation of drawings, schematics, harness wiring diagrams, and specifications
- Hand and power tool use
Also useful
- Orbital tube welding
- Aerospace manufacturing experience
- Thermal system component installation
- Harness assembly and routing
Position Responsibilities
- Perform Orbital tube welding for the fabrication of tube subassemblies and final propulsion tank closeouts
- Assemble, install, test, route/terminate/stake/wrap thermistors, heaters, non flight thermocouples and heaters on spacecraft assemblies by interpreting blueprints, engineering drawings and specifications, and written assembly, integration, and test procedures
- Visually inspect propulsion assemblies to drawings, engineering specifications, and written assembly, and test procedure
- Operate various materials handling equipment including forklifts, overheads cranes, aerial lift equipment, flight vehicle and sub-assembly transportation equipment, truck/tractor trailer combinations and other GSE as required
- Travel maybe required to support operations identified by program being supported
- Capable of operating a wide range of tools. Including but not limited to, orbital tube welding machines, tack welding machines, drill press, grinders, power and hand tools
- Interface and /or works closely with Design and Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing, Materials, Procurement and Shipping personnel on procedural issuers involving design, methods, tooling, cost, and other areas involved in the control of product quality
- Support in areas defined by Millennium Space System Leadership as business needs require
- Crosstrain / mentor new hires
- Other duties as assigned
Additional information
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.
Security Clearance and Export Control Requirements
This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a "US Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. "US Person" includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)
- Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in propulsion assembly on high reliability products (preferably aerospace products)
- High School Diploma/GED
- Ability to interpret drawing, schematics, harness wiring diagrams, internal and external specifications
- Experience with using various hand tools and power tools
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)
- 5+ years of Aerospace experience
- 5+ years of orbital tube welding experience
- 2+ years performing thermal system component installation in aerospace
- 2+ years of harness assembly and routing
Conflict of Interest
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process
Additional Information
- This is a union-represented position
- This is an International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) hourly union-represented position.
- New hires and employees transferring from non-union roles may be required to attend or complete training within their 90-day probationary period. Continued employment is contingent on successfully completing the probationary period.
Shift
- This role is primarily second shift; however, there may be additional shift requirements to support program objectives
Total Rewards
At Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
Millennium Space Systems also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
- The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
- Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary pay range
Grade 24: $29.42 - $47.09
Millennium is DDTC-registered, ITAR-compliant Company. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. Applicants MUST be U.S. citizens and eligible for a security clearance. Additionally, applicants must be willing to apply for and maintain a security clearance. We encourage all interested candidates to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified.
Category=Manufacturing
Language Requirements
Not Applicable
Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Relocation: Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Export Control Requirement
Security Clearance
- This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
- Visa Sponsorship: Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
- Contingent Upon Award Program
- This position is not contingent upon program award
- Shift: Shift 2 (United States of America)
Additional information
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Company
Millennium Space Systems
Millennium Space Systems, a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), is a fast, agile small satellite company focused on national security space. Our missions have direct impact to global security, like missile warning and Earth observation.
Our team is curious, bold and innovative. We take risks, innovate and explore new techniques and technologies. We influence change because we challenge the status quo. And when we watch our satellites launch, we know each one of us made it happen.
The Propulsion Technician's main responsibility is to execute orbital-tube welding for satellite propulsion systems. In addition, the technician will be tasked carry out various fabrication, integration, and testing tasks for space-flight hardware and related support equipment. The role requires the ability to work second shift.
This position's internal job code is Propulsion Subsystem Manuf Tech Senior. Our team is currently hiring for Grade 24.
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Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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