Laboratory Equipment Engineer

Aerojet Rocketdyne

$70K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 2+ years of related engineering experience preferred
  • Experience with boiler systems and cooling towers
  • Familiarity with vacuum pump sizing for various applications
  • Knowledge of high pressure gas systems and industrial electrical systems
  • Ability to work flexible hours and overtime as needed

Responsibilities

  • Design vacuum systems for rocket engine hot fire testing
  • Coordinate equipment purchasing for test facility
  • Ensure compliance with safety and environmental protocols
  • Manage project coordination with internal teams and external contractors
  • Utilize computer systems for equipment procurement
  • Apply problem-solving skills to address facility challenges
  • Establish collaborative relationships with team members and stakeholders

Benefits

  • Flexible work schedule with 4-day work weeks
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in propulsion systems
  • Professional development potential in a specialized engineering field
  • Collaborative work environment with a focus on safety and compliance
  • Exposure to diverse projects impacting space exploration and environmental monitoring
Full Job Description
Job Title: Laboratory Equipment Engineer

Job Code:

Job Location: Redmond, WA

Job Schedule: 1st Shift 4/10: Employees work 10 hours per day, 4 days a week (Mon - Thu)

Job Description:

We are currently seeking a Laboratory Equipment Engineer to support design, maintenance definition, purchasing equipment, and general support of the labs at our Redmond test facility.

In our Redmond, WA, site (Seattle area), we fabricate, assemble, and test chemical and electric thrusters, as well as small scale propulsion systems. Our products enable a wide variety of missions from the exploration of our solar system to global communication and the surveillance of severe weather and wild fires.

Essential Functions:
  • Design solutions to support vacuum systems used in the hot fire testing of rocket engines.
  • Coordinate purchase of equipment, components, and materials for equipment in the test facility.
  • Work with EHS to ensure appropriate use of safety protocols and environmental requirements are met for all facility activities.
  • Coordinate activities with internal personnel as well as outside contractors to complete facility projects (replace equipment, implement improvements, troubleshoot issues, etc.)
  • Use and operate various computer systems to procure facility equipment.
  • Apply general rules to specific problems to come up with logical answers.
  • Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with the working team and those contacted in the course of work
  • Effectively communicate to supervision/lead person, maintenance, engineering or other employees of the organization.
  • Other duties as assigned to support the overall operation of the test lab


Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience is preferred, but not required. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.


Preferred Additional Skills:
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical engineering, or related engineering discipline preferred.
  • Experience with boiler systems and cooling towers
  • Experience sizing vacuum pumps for small to large scale applications
  • Familiarity with sizing and specifying hydraulic equipment used for incompressible flow systems (i.e. pumps, valves, sensors, flowmeters, etc.).
  • Knowledge of high pressure gas systems and industrial electrical systems.
  • Ability and willingness to work other shifts and overtime as necessary.


In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in the State of Washington is $70,500 - $130,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location..

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