Propulsion Test Engineer

Mach
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 80,000 - 170,000 annuallyFunction: QA, Test & Release EngineeringExperience: 3+ yearsSkills: ["Troubleshooting","Systems-thinking","Safety compliance","Cross-functional collaboration","Data-driven analysis"]

Plan, execute, and analyze propulsion and energetic system test campaigns for advanced defense applications. Build and maintain propulsion test stands and ground support, lead component-to-hot-fire engine testing, and validate performance using high-speed instrumentation for pressure, temperature, and thrust data. Oversee hazardous operations with cryogenic propellants like LOX while ensuring strict safety compliance, bridging design needs to flight-ready propulsion performance.

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Propulsion Test Engineer

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Job Summary

Plan, execute, and analyze propulsion and energetic system test campaigns for advanced defense applications. Build and maintain propulsion test stands and ground support, lead component-to-hot-fire engine testing, and validate performance using high-speed instrumentation for pressure, temperature, and thrust data. Oversee hazardous operations with cryogenic propellants like LOX while ensuring strict safety compliance, bridging design needs to flight-ready propulsion performance.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: QA, Test & Release Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Design and maintain propulsion test stands and ground support systems for static fire and development testing.
  • •Lead and support test campaigns from component-level testing to full-scale integrated rocket engine hot-fire operations.
  • •Collect and analyze pressure, temperature, and thrust data using high-speed sensors and instrumentation to validate performance.
  • •Execute and oversee hazardous operations involving high-pressure systems and cryogenic propellants such as liquid oxygen (LOX) with strict safety compliance.
  • •Bridge design needs to flight by ensuring propulsion systems perform reliably under extreme operating conditions.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 80,000 - 170,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionRetirementPaid Leave

Key Requirements

  • •3+ years of experience in propulsion or related technical testing (aerospace/automotive/industrial) working with mechanical assemblies, fluid/pressure systems, or propulsion hardware.
  • •Experience supporting test operations, troubleshooting, and rapid hardware iteration in development environments.
  • •Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, assembly instructions, and test procedures.
  • •Hands-on shop experience using torque tools, tubing tools, pressure equipment, and diagnostic instrumentation.
  • •Willingness to support extended hours and short-term travel during active test campaigns.
Experience:3+ yearsAerospacePropulsionDefense
Skills:TroubleshootingSystems-thinkingSafety complianceCross-functional collaborationData-driven analysis
Tech Stack:High-speed sensorsInstrumentationTest standsGround support systemsDAQ systemsPressure sensorsTemperature sensorsThrust measurement

Eligibility

Nationality:US National

Company Brief

Mach
Designs and manufactures unmanned systems, tactical engines, and decentralized defense manufacturing infrastructure (Forge) to scale production of autonomous aerial systems and related propulsion for U.S. defense customers and partners.
Industry: Defense Manufacturing
Company Size: Medium (51 to 250 employees)
Growth: Growth Stage Startup
Valuation: USD 250M to 500M
Funding: Series B
Headquarters: Huntington Beach, United States
Founded: 2023
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