Propulsion Technician Verified today

About Stratolaunch

Stratolaunch engineers operationally realistic testing at Mach 5+ using air-launched, reusable Talon testbeds. You will join a team building and maintaining propulsion systems for hypersonic flight vehicles, including liquid and hybrid rocket engines.

What You Will Do

• Build and maintain fluid systems, including propellants, high-pressure, and cryogenic systems
• Troubleshoot and perform maintenance on fluid and gas systems, low and high pressure
• Work alongside engineers to build, test, and maintain rocket engines and other propulsion-related equipment
• Operate heavy machinery including forklifts, all-terrain forklifts, and overhead equipment
• Apply hands-on problem-solving in the field with a safety-first mindset

What We Need

Fluid Systems

• Safely work with high-pressure gas systems
• Read and understand Plumbing and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
• Experience building and testing high-pressure fluid and gas systems
• Tube fitting, bending, and familiarity with common industry fittings

Mechanical

• Metal fabrication including benchwork layout, GD&T, and general shop equipment familiarity
• Systems assembly from blueprints, manuals, or diagrams with minimal guidance

Preferred

• Rocket systems or test experience
• Liquid Oxygen (LOX) and cryogenics handling and systems maintenance
• LOX systems handling, cleaning, and clean room experience
• Airframe & Powerplant License

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate required
• Level I ($29.30-$35.89): 2-5 years in aircraft maintenance, systems fabrication, or installation
• Level II ($26.00-$46.42): 5-10 years in aircraft maintenance or systems fabrication

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs)
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• 401(k) savings plan with 50% company match, up to $11,500
• Tuition reimbursement

Base salary is established on a case-by-case basis. This position may involve operation of company vehicles.

Location: Mojave, California, 95 miles north of Los Angeles.