Stratolaunch
Propulsion Technician
Mojave, CA
Sponsorship not specified$32k-$42kDetected 12 days ago
GD&T
About the role
- Stratolaunch is a technology accelerator that engineers operationally realistic testing at Mach 5+.
- Our air-launched, Talon testbeds are reusable, cost-effective platforms that enable routine access to the hypersonic environment.
- We consider several factors to ensure a competitive offer, including your location, educational background, and a comprehensive assessment of the skills and experience demonstrated during your interviews.
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.
- We deliver flight data critical to validating system performance and achieving rapid technology deployment.
Requirements
- Fluid Systems
- Safely work with High Pressure Gas Systems
- Read & Understand Plumbing and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
- Experience building and testing high pressure fluid/gas systems
- Tube fitting & bending, familiar with common industry fittings systems.
- Mechanical
- Metal fabrication (Benchwork layout, GD&T, general shop equipment familiarity & general shop skills)
- Systems assembly (work from blueprints, manuals, or diagrams with minimal guidance)
- Liquid Oxygen (LOX) & Cryogenics handling and systems maintenance
Nice to have
- Rocket Systems or Test experience preferred, but not required
- LOX Systems handling and cleaning/Clean Room experience preferred
- Airframe & Powerplant License Preferred, but not required
Compensation
- Base salary and leveling are established on a case-by-case basis.
Benefits
- Healthcare ( medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs )
- Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Sincere dedication to SAFETY-FIRST, placing team health and well-being as highest priority followed by the preservation of vehicles and facilities.
- Level I ($31.65-$42.00): High school diploma or equivalency certificate and 0-5 years of relevant experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience
- Level II ($38.50-$48.50): High school diploma or equivalency certificate and 5-10+ years of relevant experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience
Company info
- Together with our customers, we drive innovations that are imperative to advancing national security.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Citizenship may be required for some positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions
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