Propulsion Technician

DIRECT HIRE $37,000 - $57,000 (Pay commensurate with experience) Must Haves:

• High school diploma Prior manufacturing, production, or assembly experience
• Strong attention to detail and safety‑first mindset
• Ability to easily perform basic math and unit conversions
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physical labor (lift 20‑50 lbs)
• Willingness to work fully on‑site. Ability to obtain a DoD secret clearance if required

• Experience with hazardous materials, chemicals, energetics, or ammunition
• Associates or Bachelor’s degree (Chemistry or Chemical Engineering a plus)
• Personal interest or hobby related to mechanics, chemistry, or rocketry

Insight Global is searching for a Propulsion/Energetics Technician to support one of their customers in the aerospace and defense industry. This technician would be supporting the manufacturing of solid rocket motors by mixing and casting propellant batches in a high‑safety, high‑precision environment. This is a hands‑on manufacturing role where attention to detail, safety awareness, and consistency are critical. Their responsibilities would include:

• Mix and cast propellant batches (typically 6–15 batches per day depending on formulation)
• Handle and measure chemical materials precisely according to defined recipes
• Cast propellant into tubes and prepare materials for curing
• Work in full PPE within a safety‑critical environment
• Lift and move materials (20–50 lbs) as part of the production process
• Collaborate closely with a small, tight‑knit production team in a confined workspace
• Follow strict procedures to ensure quality, safety, and repeatability