What are the responsibilities and job description for the Propulsion Engineering Technician position at Cimarron Inc.?
Position Introduction/Key Duties
Cimarron is seeking a Propulsion Engineering Technician to support the development of the CST-100 Starliner, a spacecraft supporting NASA’s Commercial Crew Program, at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Key Duties
Required Skills, Experience, and Education :
Cimarron is a global solutions company with a strategic partnering approach to satisfying customer-driven requirements. We ensure customer success with a modern approach and experienced leadership. Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, Cimarron is fueled by highly skilled employees, developing new innovative technologies, and delivering superior products and services. We believe in recognizing employees' worth by offering competitive salaries and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) contributions, educational reimbursement, and much more. From company communication through Company-wide information meetings led by our President and CEO, to an Awards program designed to recognize our amazing employees and their accomplishments, you will not only feel like you are a part of a team, you will be a valued member of the Cimarron family. Cimarron is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Cimarron is seeking a Propulsion Engineering Technician to support the development of the CST-100 Starliner, a spacecraft supporting NASA’s Commercial Crew Program, at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Key Duties
- Perform spacecraft propulsion system leak checks and operate high-pressure fluid systems in support of test activities.
- Assist with loading and safe handling of hypergolic propellants, ensuring compliance with established procedures and safety protocols.
- Set up, operate, and maintain ground support equipment for propulsion testing.
- Support test engineers during spacecraft functional and propulsion system testing, including following test plans and documenting results.
- Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and quality personnel to troubleshoot system performance and resolve issues.
- Maintain accurate test records, procedures, and reports.
Required Skills, Experience, and Education :
- Due to facility security requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for consideration at this time.
- Ability to complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening, which will include but is not limited to testing for marijuana use.
- This is a sensitive/safety-sensitive position and is subject to DOT random drug and alcohol testing.
- 3 or more years of hands-on propulsion or fluids testing experience on spacecraft or aerospace hardware.
- Willingness to work overtime and off-shift operations, including 2nd and 3rd shift.
- Experience performing leak checks on spacecraft or aerospace fluid systems.
- Experience working with hypergolic propellants or supporting operations on hypergol-contaminated systems.
- Experience operating high-pressure pneumatic equipment for hardware pressurization.
- Strong troubleshooting skills for identifying and resolving issues on ground support or flight hardware.
- Associate degree in a technical field or equivalent military/industry training.
- Current or previous Non-Destructive Test (NDT) Leak Test certification.
- Current or previous SCAPE/SAR certification.
- Experience developing or revising procedures for propulsion system testing.
Cimarron is a global solutions company with a strategic partnering approach to satisfying customer-driven requirements. We ensure customer success with a modern approach and experienced leadership. Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, Cimarron is fueled by highly skilled employees, developing new innovative technologies, and delivering superior products and services. We believe in recognizing employees' worth by offering competitive salaries and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) contributions, educational reimbursement, and much more. From company communication through Company-wide information meetings led by our President and CEO, to an Awards program designed to recognize our amazing employees and their accomplishments, you will not only feel like you are a part of a team, you will be a valued member of the Cimarron family. Cimarron is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
