Instrumentation Fitter

About the role

Join the team in McGregor, Texas, to maintain and install ground support equipment for rocket testing. This second-shift position focuses on the mechanical integrity of fuel, liquid oxygen, and high-pressure systems to support our mission to Mars.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Install, troubleshoot, and repair pumps, valves, tanks, and plumbing for ground support facilities.
• Operate and maintain high-pressure systems, pneumatic components, and ancillary hardware.
• Fabricate GSE hardware and assist in building structural and engine test equipment.
• Collaborate with design engineers to document activities and refine site-wide testing processes.
• Ensure all materials meet Clean for Oxygen Service Standards.
• Adhere to safety and quality protocols while maintaining necessary operator permits.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of industrial experience in mechanical systems, pipe installation, or stainless steel tube bending.
• Valid driver license.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs unassisted.
• Physical capability to work at heights up to 300 feet, in extreme weather, and while wearing specialized PPE like supplied air respirators or chemical suits.
• Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and rotating shifts.
• Availability to travel up to 20 percent of the time, including to government or military sites.
• Must meet ITAR requirements as a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Nice to have

• Background in aerospace, military, or high-reliability environments.
• Proficiency with NPT and A/N fittings.
• Experience with high vacuum systems, bore scope inspections, and precision measuring tools.
• Knowledge of hazardous materials including cryogenic, hypergolic, pyrophoric, and flammable substances.
• Ability to interpret electrical and mechanical schematics.
• Mechanical training and experience operating heavy equipment.

Skills & tools

• Hand and power tools
• Precision measuring instruments
• High-pressure system handling
• Mechanical and electrical schematics

Practical notes

This role involves working in tight quarters and noisy, hazardous environments. Candidates must be comfortable with physical labor and the use of full-body protective gear. Employment is subject to U.S. export control laws.