Senior Aerospace Technician

Company Overview  
bluShift Aerospace is an employee-owned rocket launch company based in Brunswick, Maine, specializing in developing and utilizing our eco-friendly space propulsion technologies for the burgeoning smallsat and cubesat markets. The company is designing suborbital and small-lift orbital rockets that utilize our fuel in a novel hybrid propulsion system. bluShift is bolstered by significant backing from prestigious institutions such as NASA and MTI alongside private investors. With plans to launch from our own private sea-based launch platform in Maine, bluShift is actively seeking innovative aerospace / propulsion engineers to contribute to our mission of pioneering sustainable space travel solutions. 

Job Description
We are currently seeking a Senior Technician with skills in manufacturing and fabrication to work with our engineers on the Starless Rogue suborbital launch vehicle. This role demands a highly skilled, innovative, and proactive leader who can oversee our assembly facility, manage a team, and ensure project timelines, safety requirements and specifications are met with precision. 

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or GED 

Required Technical Skills / Experience:  

  • Minimum of 5 years' experience in aerospace manufacturing or a closely related industry 

  • In-depth knowledge of complex assembly operations and the ability to troubleshoot and optimize manufacturing processes. 

  • Must be a lawful U.S. Person (per ITAR and 8.U.S.C.1324b(a)(3)) 

  • Proficiency in interpreting engineering design data include drawings, CAD models, and regulatory specifications such as ASME Y15.4 & AWS D1.1 

  • Expertise in at least one of the following manufacturing processes: welding, CNC machining, and/or composites layup.  

 Ideal Skills / Experience:  

  • Expert at GD&T 

  • Experienced with Metal and Polymer 3D printing, 

  • Have participated in rocket hardware manufacturing and assembly, particularly for liquid or hybrid systems

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the assembly and fabrication of flight vehicles and related components 

  • Oversee static engine testing, vehicle launch operations, and telemetry/avionics integration 

  • Implement and refine manufacturing protocols to enhance efficiency and safety 

  • Supervise and train team members in advanced assembly techniques and the use of specialized machinery 

  • Foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement  

  • Drive project completion by coordinating with engineering teams to refine designs and solve complex technical challenges 

  • Develop and enforce a rigorous maintenance schedule for all manufacturing equipment 

  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory and company standards related to safety and quality 

Position Requirements

  • Above all else, an utmost respect for safety, and the ability to achieve goals without ever compromising on safety 

  • Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds unassisted 

  • Driver’s license and able to travel to various points in Maine during regular test and launch operations 

  • Comfortable outdoors, including working in forests, on a boat, or in a workshop 

  • Willing to work on tall ladders, in confined spaces, with exposure to extreme environments and in the presence of dangerous materials 

  • A discipline in documentation, particularly as it relates to process and quality control

Location

  • Primary Work Location: bluShift Aerospace HQ (2 Pegasus St, Suite 2 in Brunswick, ME 04011) 

  • 2 miles from our HQ is the outdoor static engine test site on the Brunswick Executive Airport 

  • Fieldwork at various launch locations will require occasional travel 

Compensation and Benefits

  • Hourly compensation range: $30-$50 

  • Stock options  

  • Starts with 3 weeks of PTO, increases over time  

  • 8 paid holidays 

  • Health coverage includes 75% of the cost through the Maine Health Portal. 

Additional Information

  • Hiring now for on-site employment in Brunswick, Maine 

  • Flexible start and finish times, but typically around 9 a.m. with a minimum 40-hour work week 

  • Weekend operations may occur during critical phases of launch and testing 

  • This position will report directly to the Lead Mechanical Engineer 

  • FSLA Status: Non- Exempt. This is an hourly position with 1.5x hourly rate for over 40 hours. 

  • The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to do this job. The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required. 

  • bluShift is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Company to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. The Company will conform to the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable laws and regulations. The Company will take action to employ, advance in employment and treat qualified Vietnam era veterans and disabled veterans without discrimination in all employment practices. 

Note: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case-by-case basis. 

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