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Propulsion Technician

Stratolaunch
Location
Mojave, California, United States
Posted
27 days ago
Department
Mission Operations
Salary
$29.30-$35.89
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • Experience building and testing high pressure fluid/gas systems
  • Ability to read and understand Plumbing and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
  • Experience with metal fabrication and general shop skills
  • Ability to work from blueprints, manuals, or diagrams with minimal guidance
  • Willingness to operate or learn to operate heavy machinery
Nice to have
  • Airframe & Powerplant License
  • Rocket Systems or Test experience
  • Liquid Oxygen (LOX) & Cryogenics handling and systems maintenance
  • LOX Systems handling and cleaning/Clean Room experience
What the job really is

As a Propulsion Technician at Stratolaunch, you will be responsible for building and maintaining propulsion systems for hypersonic flight vehicles, including liquid and hybrid rocket engines. Your day-to-day tasks will involve working with fluid systems, troubleshooting, and collaborating with engineers to ensure the functionality and safety of high-pressure gas systems and rocket engines. A strong emphasis on safety and teamwork is crucial in this role.

Benefits
  • Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs)
  • Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
  • 50% company match per contributed dollar into 401(k) savings plan, up to $11,500
  • Tuition reimbursement
Things to weigh
  • No specific salary listed, only ranges based on experience levels
  • Position may involve operating company vehicles
  • Location in Mojave, CA may not appeal to everyone
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Freshness4/5
Career value4/5
Role clarity4/5
Pay transparency5/5

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