Propulsion Test Technician — Build Next-Gen Defense Propulsion

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

Benefits offered by this job

Equity participation

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

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

The role requires hands-on experience with propulsion hardware, instrumentation, and data acquisition, plus a commitment to safety and compliance with ITAR and

Qualifications

• Experience in propulsion, aerospace, automotive, industrial testing, maintenance, or mechanical development environments.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, assembly instructions, and test procedures.
• Hands-on experience using shop equipment, torque tools, tubing tools, pressure equipment, and diagnostic instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain propulsion test stands and ground support equipment.
• Assemble, integrate, and test propulsion hardware including rocket engines and feed systems.
• Execute proof pressure, burst, leak, and flow testing procedures.
• Install and calibrate instrumentation including sensors used during propulsion testing.
• Interface with data acquisition (DAQ) systems to support test setup and data collection.
• Support hot-fire and cold-flow test campaigns and assist with real-time test execution.
• Troubleshoot anomalies and determine root causes across hardware and test setup.

Skills

Propulsion test experience

Aerospace/test hardware Troubleshoot

Reading drawings/schematics

Shop tools & instrumentation

Troubleshooting mindset

Extended hours & travel

Tools

DAQ systems

Pressure equipment

Cryogenic systems

Job description

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

The role requires hands-on experience with propulsion hardware, instrumentation, and data acquisition, plus a commitment to safety and compliance with ITAR and