Propulsion Test Technician — Aerospace Hardware & Testing

Mach-Industries; Victorville (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Mach Industries is seeking a Propulsion Test Technician to support development, integration, and testing of next-generation propulsion systems for defense applications. You will work directly on propulsion hardware and test infrastructure to enable rapid development and validation of mission-critical systems.

Responsibilities include setting up test stands, assembling propulsion hardware, performing validation tests, installing sensors, and collaborating with engineers to improve reliability

Qualifications

• Experience in propulsion, aerospace, automotive, industrial testing, maintenance, or mechanical development environments.
• Familiarity with test operations and rapid hardware iteration in development environments.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and test procedures.
• Hands-on experience with shop equipment and diagnostic instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain propulsion test stands and high-pressure systems.
• Assemble, integrate, and test propulsion hardware including engines, valves, and feed systems.
• Perform proof pressure, burst, leak, and flow testing to validate hardware performance.
• Install, route, and calibrate instrumentation and sensors used during tests.
• Interface with DAQ systems to support data collection and sensor verification.
• Support hot-fire and cold-flow test campaigns and real-time test execution.
• Collaborate with propulsion and test engineers to iterate hardware configurations.

Skills

Propulsion testing

Troubleshooting

Reading drawings

Shop equipment handling

Pressure systems

Instrumentation calibration

Education

A&P certification

Tools

Torque tools

Tubing tools

Pressure equipment

Diagnostic instrumentation

Job description

Mach Industries is seeking a Propulsion Test Technician to support development, integration, and testing of next-generation propulsion systems for defense applications. You will work directly on propulsion hardware and test infrastructure to enable rapid development and validation of mission-critical systems.

Responsibilities include setting up test stands, assembling propulsion hardware, performing validation tests, installing sensors, and collaborating with engineers to improve reliability