Assembly Technician - Tubes

Description

Reusable systems are the key to seamlessly connecting Earth and space. Highly efficient and extremely reliable rocket engines will make these reusable delivery systems a reality. As an Assembly Technician – Tubes, you will be responsible for the precise and rapid building of a variety of tube assemblies for all Stoke’s products and test stands.

Leveraging your previous experience, you will build tube assemblies alongside engineers and independently; all while giving design feedback and logging accurate build notes for future reference. You will use your resourcefulness and communication skills to identify and solve issues with the assistance of machinists, welders and engineering support. You will be responsible for maintaining an efficient work area, tooling, local inventory storage and process development. You must be ready to stay focused, move fast, self-direct, and learn on the fly.

Responsibilities

• Precision assembly of rocket engine hardware, directed by both written and verbal instructions


• Fabrication of complex tube assemblies from drawing and as built configurations


• Build planning, inventory kit organization, shortage identification, ordering of common stock items


• Precision cleaning of hardware


• Work area ownership, functional layout, daily maintenance and general cleaning


• Identification of discrepancies, authoring of nonconformance reports, coordination with engineering on dispositions, detailed documentation of steps


• Following work orders for tube assembly builds; documentation of build steps for both new and re-occurring assembly sequences

Qualifications

• 3+ years in tube manufacturing from model, drawing and as built configurations utilizing CNC and manual tube bending machines


• Detailed understanding of orbital tube weld process and procedures


• Proficient in developing and maintaining orbital weld schedules


• Detailed understanding of fittings, threads, inserts, seals, and other sub-component parts


• Assembly experience with Oxygen, Cryogenic, and FOD intolerant service components and systems


• Experience with pressurized systems or hydro-proofing


• Proficient in working with delicate and high-value assemblies


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Ability to operate forklifts and scissor lifts


• Ability to work second shift and weekends as needed


• Able to lift up to 40 lbs. unassisted


• Able to stand for extended periods


• Able to stoop, bend, crawl, and maneuver in tight spaces


• Valid driver’s license

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance


• 401(k) match


• Paid time off


• Flexible scheduling


• Equity

Compensation
Target Levels:

• Level 2 range: $30.58 - $45.87


• Level 3 range: $38.22 - $57.31


• Level 4 range: $46.68 - $70.05

Our job posts are intentionally written to attract a wide variety of experience levels, and we make decisions about the right fit on a per-candidate basis. 

Your actual level and base salary will be decided based on your specific experience and skill level.

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.