Hypersonic Propulsion Technician

Stratolaunch; Mojave (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision,Rx

Paid Maternity and Parental Leave

401(k) match up to 11,500

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Stratolaunch is seeking technicians to join a team building and maintaining propulsion systems for hypersonic flight vehicles, including LOX and cryogenic systems. You will work with engineers to build, test, and maintain high-pressure fluid systems and rocket components in a field-oriented role.

The position emphasizes safety, hands-on problem solving, and collaboration with cross-functional teams in Mojave, CA.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• A&P license preferred but not required.
• 2–5 years of aircraft maintenance or systems fabrication experience (Level I).
• 5–10 years of aircraft maintenance or systems fabrication experience (Level II).

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain fluid systems, including propellants, high pressure, and cryogenic systems.
• Work alongside engineers to build, test, and maintain systems.
• Troubleshoot and perform maintenance on fluid and gas systems, low and high pressure.
• Work with engineers to build and maintain rocket engines and other propulsion related items.
• Hands-on applications-oriented problem solver willing to work in the field.
• Willingness to listen with intent to understand and process all inputs from other team members.
• Sincere dedication to SAFETY-FIRST, placing team health and well-being as highest priority followed by the preservation of vehicles and facilities.
• Ability to operate or learn to operate heavy machinery (Forklift, All-terrain Forklift, overhead equipment, etc.)

Skills

Fluid Systems

P&IDs

Tube Fittings

System Testing

Metal Fabrication

Systems Assembly

LOX Handling

Cryogenics

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Airframe & Powerplant License Preferred

Tools

Shop Equipment Familiarity

Job description

Stratolaunch is seeking technicians to join a team building and maintaining propulsion systems for hypersonic flight vehicles, including LOX and cryogenic systems. You will work with engineers to build, test, and maintain high-pressure fluid systems and rocket components in a field-oriented role.

The position emphasizes safety, hands-on problem solving, and collaboration with cross-functional teams in Mojave, CA.