Propulsion and Structures Technician

1 week ago

Cape Town, South Africa PyraLink Aerospace Full time

©PyraLink Aerospace Full-time

**PROPULSION AND STRUCTURES TECHNICIAN**

PyraLink Aerospace was founded under the philosophy that Simplicity, Affordability and Flexibility are tightly coupled with a goal of creating a strong society where South Africans can make Space part of their daily conversations.

**PROTEA PROPULSION AND STRUCTURES TECHNICIAN**

PyraLink Aerospace is looking for motivated, energetic, and enthusiastic mechanical technicians to assist with launch site assembly and test of the PyraLink launch vehicle.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Stage, set up, assemble, flight hardware and test equipment per technical work instructions and ensure the highest level of quality to support the successful launch of a world class launch vehicle
- Hands-on operations with both large and small, fragile ESD sensitive assemblies
- Proficiently use various mechanical tools and heavy machinery
- Complete tasks related to site preventative maintenance in accordance with the asset management system
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and install fluid and electromechanical components from a schematic or drawing
- Work closely with engineers and leadership to develop and implement operational improvements focused on driving takt times down and ease of repeatability
- Rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment
- Play a critical role in coordinated launch vehicle movements and integrated pressurized ground operations

**BASIC QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Grade 12 or equivalency certificate
- 2+ years of professional experience working hands-on as a technician in the aerospace, aviation, automotive, or oil and gas industry

**PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE**:

- Associate degree in aerospace technology or equivalent area of study
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Ability to take project goals, inputs, and work toward the end-goal beyond individual task assignment
- Experience populating and repairing connectors ranging from D-SUB, BNC, TNC, N-TYPE SMA 8P8C
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
- Experience working in a clean room and ESD sensitive environment
- Able to obtain or currently hold top secret/ SCI security clearance
- Knowledge of pressure, temperature, and flow measurement devices
- Experience maintaining a propulsion test stand in the aerospace industry
- Experience working at a rocket launch facility and supporting launch campaigns
- Military aviation experience as a propulsion or airframe technician
- Skill in operating and manipulating machinery and various hand and power tools requiring manual dexterity
- Experience with forklifts, cranes, and heavy equipment
- Familiarity with calibrated measurement devices including load cells, multi-meters, calipers, torque wrenches, depth gauges, and micrometers

**ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS**:

- Ability to pass SA Air Force background check for Overberg Air Force Base
- Must be able to work while wearing air purifying and/or supplied air respirators
- Work schedule varies depending on site operational needs, and flexibility is required
- Must be able to lift up to 25 kg. unassisted
- Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
- Must be able to work at elevated heights, including the use of ladders
- Must be willing to operate heavy machinery
- Must be able to work in confined spaces
- Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments - heat, cold, rain, ice
- Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
- Willing to travel to other PyraLink Aerospace sites as needed

**PyraLink Aerospace Employee Benefits**
- The opportunity to work on a South African rocket and ground-breaking technology.
- Fitness program.
- Access to world leading experts to develop your career.
- Unlimited barista coffee, fruit and snacks.
- PyraLink Aerospace merchandise - T-shirts, mission patches etc.
- Discounted health insurance with Discovery & NetCare.
- Additional parental leave entitlements.
- Social activities throughout the year.

PyraLink Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with PyraLink Aerospace is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Application Question(s):

- Ability to pass SA Air Force background check Overberg Air Force Base

Ability to Commute:

- Cape Town, Western Cape (required)

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