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Astrion

High Altitude Balloon Helium Technician

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 6 weeks ago

Location: Albuquerque, NM (Remote)

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 9/22/2026

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What they do

A Sailor, Deckhand, or Marine Oiler operates boats and equipment on boats and manages sails on sailboats. Performs a variety of manual labor tasks on boats and cargo vessels, including hauling goods, operating equipment, or cleaning the boat. Lubricates parts of marine equipment to maintain boat engines and auxiliary equipment.

$52,604 / year median in the U.S.

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Job Description

High Altitude Balloon Helium Technician Astrion - 3.2 Albuquerque, NM Job Details Part-time 1 day ago Qualifications Safety standard operating procedures

Full Job Description Overview:

High Altitude Balloon Helium Technician

LOCATION

Remote with travel within New Mexico

JOB STATUS

Part-time Casual

CLEARANCE

Ability to obtain DoD Secret Clearance

CERTIFICATIO N

None TRAVEL:

Required during flight operations Astrion is seeking a part-time, casual Helium Technician Rigger to support a limited number of high-altitude balloon flight operations for the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Space Warfighting Directorate. This role is crucial in ensuring the safe and successful handling of Helium gas and balloon inflation operations.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

Prior experience with Helium handling and balloon inflation operations Experience with or knowledge of AF Balloon Program standards and operations Comfortable working in fast-paced, field-based environments including remote launch locations Ability to travel to the location of flight operations within New Mexico Ability to lift, carry, and handle equipment under varying conditions Willingness to support launch activities as required by the crew chief Strong attention to detail and safety procedures in high-risk environments

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

Experience supporting high-altitude balloon operations Strong communication skills and ability to operate effectively in a small, mission-focused team Comfortable with field travel and irregular hours during launch windows

RESPONSIBILITIES

Safe handling of Helium gas Balloon inflation operations Assist in ground operations, setup, and other launch-related tasks as directed by the crew chief Adhere to all AFRL safety protocols, equipment handling standards, and recovery procedures Support training and safety briefings for new team members or mission-specific changes