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Boom Supersonic
R&D Technician
Job Description
R D Technician Boom Supersonic's mission is to make the world dramatically more accessible through a renaissance in supersonic flight. Boom is developing the Symphony supersonic engine, which powers the Overture supersonic airliner and the Superpower natural gas turbine for AI. Overture will fly at twice the speed of today's subsonic jets over water and 50% faster over land with Boomless Cruise. Start the Best Work of Your Career at Boom At our Centennial site, you'll be part of the team that brings Boom's propulsion hardware to life. This is precision, hands-on integration work—building up engines, installing systems, and preparing powerplants for test and flight. Your craftsmanship directly impacts safety, quality, and our ability to deliver propulsion systems on schedule. Role Overview Assemble, install, and fit powerplant/engine structures, instrumentation, and subsystem components with precision. Install and align propulsion systems, ensuring all mechanical, pneumatic, and fuel components meet specifications. Identify and resolve issues in powerplant installations to ensure readiness for functional tests. Maintain compliance with OEM engineering, safety, and quality standards in all tasks. Accurately document work in digital MRP/ERP systems to support seamless operations. Conduct and verify torqueing, bonding, sealing, and fastening to technical processes. Perform engine readiness checks, supporting power-on, leak tests, and power generation preparations. Engage in continuous improvement initiatives to boost production flow and first-time yield. Mentor junior technicians on best practices and compliance, driving team expertise. The Ideal Candidate Holds a valid FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License. Experience in aircraft assembly, MRO, or powerplant installations.
Expertise in mechanical assembly:
shimming, rigging, alignment, and sealant application. Skilled at interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, and process specifications. Familiar withAS9100/AS9110
quality standards and powerplant documentation. Capable of working independently, meeting takt-time, and adapting to priority shifts. Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs and work in PPE-required areas. What Will Set You Apart Experience with next-generation propulsion systems and nacelle integration. Expertise in turbine engine installation and handling (GE, P&W, Rolls-Royce, etc.). Current certifications in torque/rigging, FOD prevention, ESD. Proficiency in lean manufacturing and improvement tools like 5S and Kaizen. Working in our dynamic production environment, you'll contribute to safety, quality, and continuous improvement, ensuring we deliver high-quality aircraft systems on time and with zero safety violations. Compensation The Base Hourly Range for this position is $36/hr - $46/hr per year. Actual rate will vary based on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Boom's total rewards package for employees. Other rewards may include long-term incentives/equity, a flexible PTO policy, and many other progressive benefits. There is no set deadline to apply for this job opportunity. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active. ITAR Requirement To conform to U.S. Government aerospace technology export regulations (ITAR and EAR), applicant 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 . Learn more about ITAR here. Boom is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. Want to build a faster future? Come join Boom. Apply now Manufacturing Centennial, CO Share on: Apply nowCareer Insights for Avionics Technician
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An Avionics Technician installs, repairs, and maintains electronic systems in an aircraft or spacecraft, such as electronic flight controls.
$81,999 / year median in Colorado
+9% projected growth