Electrical Technician - Propulsion

JOB TITLE : Electrical Technician - Propulsion

LOCATION : Mojave, CA

PAY RATE : Up to $50.00 per hour

• MUST BE US PERSONS

We are a national staffing firm working with some of the top-tier aerospace companies in the world! And we are looking for first-class employees to work with our clients.

Qualifying Questions :

Are you a US person as noted in the Job description?

Do you meet the job’s educational and experience requirements?

Can you either commute to the job location or relocate for the position?

Details :

12-month contract with opportunities for extension

Medical, dental, and vision coverage through Cigna

Potential for bonuses

As a Tier One supplier – We have priority!

1,000’s of openings nationwide

Summary :

Hands-on development, fabrication, and modification of Hardware-In-The-Loop testing for propulsion avionics components, including data acquisition systems, controllers, valves, and test instrumentation, within Spaceship Propulsion.

Develop and assemble test bench setups and fixtures per engineering specifications and schematics.

Fabricate and maintain electronic hardware, test setups, wiring harnesses, and ground support equipment.

Build electrical harnesses per engineering drawings and FAA, DOD, or NASA standards.

Design, modify, and maintain electrical schematics using configuration management systems.

Calibrate and maintain instrumentation such as pressure transducers, thermocouples, RTDs, and strain gauges.

Develop and modify control and indicator panels / boxes per requirements.

Install and integrate sensors, including strain gauges, accelerometers, and associated hardware.

Troubleshoot and upgrade propulsion test systems, electronics, and documentation.

Support pre-test checkouts for rocket systems, including controllers and pressurization systems.

Manage the Propulsion Avionics Lab, including inventory and equipment maintenance.

Assist with rocket motor production testing and automation processes.

Required Skills :

Minimum of 2 years of college-level education or equivalent work experience.

Experience with flight hardware assembly, high-pressure valves, and electrical integration.

Familiarity with aerospace electrical practices, soldering, and harness fabrication.

Proficiency in interpreting and creating circuit and harness schematics.

Ability to work in hazardous environments with high-energy materials.

Desired Skills :

Technical college graduate or recognized apprenticeship preferred.

4 years of relevant aerospace electrical experience preferred.

Flight test, R&D, or aircraft avionics maintenance experience is a plus.

Federal Communications Certificate.

FAA Airframe & Powerplant License, Repairman, or AET certification.

Electronics certifications (e.g., NASA-STD-8739.4, IPC standards).

Familiarity with DMC tooling, soldering, and D38999 connectors.

Fabrication skills with metal and composites preferred.

Under § 120.14 of the ITAR a U.S. person is defined as  a person who is a lawful permanent resident of the United States . A lawful permanent resident is further defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20). A U.S. Person is also a protected individual which is defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

The Structures Company is a leading national staffing firm specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. Our clients depend on us for comprehensive support across various domains, including engineering, IT, production, maintenance & repair, and support staff. Our specialized recruiting team is one of our biggest strengths and is why we are a top provider of talented professionals to our clients. They will help you identify the opportunity that best fits your interests while also providing industry-leading customer service.

We support the majority of aerospace OEM's and tier 1 suppliers across the United States.

The Structures Company LLC is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer (or AA / EOE)

Keywords : aerospace, aviation, aircraft

Salary : $50