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PRESSURE TEST TECHNICIAN – DRAGON SPACECRAFT

This pressure test technician will be supporting the OTW cell within Dragon.  The responsibilities will include pressure testing OTW subassemblies and expand to completing system level prop checkouts of the Dragon 2 Prop System

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Setting up GSE pressure lines to flight hardware and ensuring the lines meet cleanliness/dew point requirement
• Running pressure panels up to 20ksi to complete testing
• Running a helium mass spectrometer and vacuum bagging assemblies to detect leaks
• Troubleshooting any GSE leaks
• Torqueing assemblies per the work instructions/drawing
• Running a DAQ when required and installing transducers
• Accept or reject test units based on calculated test data and results
• Performs work according to procedures, specifications and test instructions

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working on pressurized systems or components

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• A & P license
• Experience with pressure, temperature and flow measurement devices, and mechanical and electrical systems
• 5 years of aerospace engines experience

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to work night shift and available for overtime and weekends as needed
• Repetitive assembly operations, grasping, standing, lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
• Must be able to lift up to 25lbs. unassisted

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

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