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.

*ITAR Definition

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

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