Ion Propulsion Production & Test Technician
On-siteAuckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Auckland, Auckland, New ZealandOn-siteFull TimeAerospaceLarge
Full TimeLargeAerospace
Job Summary
Operate and maintain vacuum chambers for full system Ion Propulsion Acceptance Test Procedures, including setup, calibration, and real-time monitoring of test parameters. Accurately execute test procedures, document results, and report anomalies to engineering teams while troubleshooting failures and collaborating with production and design engineers to resolve root causes. Perform routine preventative maintenance, repairs, and inventory management on vacuum systems and facility equipment, ensuring compliance with strict specifications and ESD policies during precision thruster and Power Processing Unit assembly.
Required Qualifications
- Trade or degree qualified in relevant industry (Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or similar)
- Must be able to demonstrate 4+ years of relevant industry experience
- Experience with operation of mechanical, electrical and automated test equipment
- Familiarity with thermal systems, vacuum pumps, and pressure measurement
- Precision mechanical and electrical assembly experience
- Ability to troubleshoot complex electro-mechanical systems
- Comfortable working to exacting standards, including cleanliness for vacuum environments
- Sound understanding of standard industry ESD policy
- Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to perform hands on assembly and maintenance
- Have a good level of eyesight and be able to inspect assemblies to a high workmanship standard
- Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce
Desired Qualifications
- Experience operating vacuum chamber systems
- Experience with data acquisition systems
- Experience compiling concise and accurate test reports
- Experience maintaining industrial equipment
- Experience working with high-voltage electronics
- Strong work ethic, able to take own initiative
- Able to remain calm under pressure
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