R&D Technician

Boom Supersonic’s mission is to make the world dramatically more accessible through a renaissance in supersonic flight. Boom is developing the Symphony supersonic engine, which powers the Overture supersonic airliner and the Superpower natural gas turbine for AI. Overture will fly at twice the speed of today’s subsonic jets over water and 50% faster over land with Boomless Cruise.

• Assemble, install, and fit powerplant/engine structures, instrumentation, and subsystem components with precision.
• Install and align propulsion systems, ensuring all mechanical, pneumatic, and fuel components meet specifications.
• Identify and resolve issues in powerplant installations to ensure readiness for functional tests.
• Maintain compliance with OEM engineering, safety, and quality standards in all tasks.
• Accurately document work in digital MRP/ERP systems to support seamless operations.
• Conduct and verify torqueing, bonding, sealing, and fastening to technical processes.
• Perform engine readiness checks, supporting power-on, leak tests, and power generation preparations.
• Engage in continuous improvement initiatives to boost production flow and first-time yield. 
• Mentor junior technicians on best practices and compliance, driving team expertise.

• Holds a valid FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License.
• Experience in aircraft assembly, MRO, or powerplant installations.
• Expertise in mechanical assembly: shimming, rigging, alignment, and sealant application.
• Skilled at interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, and process specifications.
• Familiar with AS9100/AS9110 quality standards and powerplant documentation.
• Capable of working independently, meeting takt-time, and adapting to priority shifts.
• Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs and work in PPE-required areas.

• Experience with next-generation propulsion systems and nacelle integration.
• Expertise in turbine engine installation and handling (GE, P&W, Rolls-Royce, etc.).
• Current certifications in torque/rigging, FOD prevention, ESD.
• Proficiency in lean manufacturing and improvement tools like 5S and Kaizen.

To conform to U.S. Government aerospace technology export regulations (ITAR and EAR), applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about ITAR here.

Boom is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. 

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