Fluid Systems Operations Engineer 3

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Fluid Systems Operations Engineer for a contract opportunity in Taft, CA.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

(REQUIRED

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

):

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
• 7+ Experience in test laboratory operations
• 7+ years of experience performing propulsion testing in any of the following regimes: propulsion systems, pressure and fluid systems, and vacuum systems
• 4+ years of precision cleaning of hardware experience

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

The selected candidates will integrate Prop Test execution requirements and resources to conduct pressure testing and clean room operations. This role will mainly collaborate with the SSL Leadership & Prop Test Manager, Prop Test engineering, and internal/external customers. Duties may include (but are not limited to):

• Supports the development and tracking of performance metrics, tracks trends, and works with leadership to develop actions plans
• Aids in development of a test execution plan that includes resource allocation, top level schedule that tracks usage of equipment and floor space, test support requirements, and near or long-term program milestones
• Improve overall communication and collaboration through a communication plan that provides status of current test & cleaning activities in relation to supporting upcoming test activities
• Supports the development, creation, and maintenance of test and cleaning documentation that supports test execution and cleaning requirements
• Tracks current & upcoming test phases to status cleaning & testing activities to meet program need dates
• Coordinate/collaborate with propulsion test management & engineers daily
• Works under general direction

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

(DESIRED

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

):

• 4+ years of clean room operations
• Experience as a lead, a supervisor, or a manager
• Propellant and chemical handing/storage requirements

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science (e.g. Bachelor's degree and typically 7 or more years' experience in an engineering classification or a Master's degree with typically 5 or more years' experience in an engineering classification or a PhD degree). In the

USA, ABET

accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

TRAVEL:

Less than 10% Domestic travel required

WORK HOURS FULL TIME/FIRST SHIFT

; 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

ADDITIONAL

Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.