Propulsion Test Technician

Mach
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 25,000 - 55,000Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled TradesSkills: ["Troubleshooting","Attention to detail","Safety compliance","Technical communication","Cross-functional collaboration"]

Set up, operate, and troubleshoot propulsion test stands and ground support equipment, including high-pressure gas, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems. Assemble and integrate propulsion hardware, then execute pressure, burst, leak, and flow testing while installing and calibrating instrumentation and interfacing with DAQ systems. Support hot-fire and cold-flow test campaigns, maintain safety procedures and facility readiness, and keep detailed records while collaborating with propulsion and test engineers.

Loading

Loading job details...

Preparing the role view and application actions.

FursaFursa
Mach
Mach
2 weeks ago

Propulsion Test Technician

✓ Verified Job

Canonical indexed version, validated from employer's careers page.

Source: Company careers pageValidated by: Fursa AI
Last checked: 5 hours agoStatus: Live
Reposted: similar role first listed 3 months ago

Job Summary

Set up, operate, and troubleshoot propulsion test stands and ground support equipment, including high-pressure gas, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems. Assemble and integrate propulsion hardware, then execute pressure, burst, leak, and flow testing while installing and calibrating instrumentation and interfacing with DAQ systems. Support hot-fire and cold-flow test campaigns, maintain safety procedures and facility readiness, and keep detailed records while collaborating with propulsion and test engineers.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled Trades

Key Responsibilities

  • •Set up, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain propulsion test stands and associated ground support equipment, including high-pressure systems.
  • •Assemble, integrate, and test propulsion hardware (rocket engines, valves, regulators, feed systems, tubing, and propellant lines) for development and qualification testing.
  • •Execute proof pressure, burst, leak, and flow testing procedures to validate propulsion hardware performance and structural integrity.
  • •Install, route, and calibrate instrumentation and support data acquisition to ensure accurate test data collection.
  • •Support hot-fire and cold-flow test campaigns, troubleshoot anomalies/no-go conditions, and maintain detailed records and safety procedures.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 25,000 - 55,000
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionRetirement SavingsPaid LeaveLearning Budget

Key Requirements

  • •Experience in propulsion, aerospace, automotive, industrial testing, maintenance, or mechanical development environments.
  • •Hands-on experience working with mechanical assemblies, fluid/pressure systems, and propulsion-related hardware.
  • •Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, assembly instructions, and test procedures.
  • •Experience using shop equipment and diagnostic instrumentation, including torque tools, tubing tools, and pressure equipment.
  • •Strong troubleshooting mindset to identify and resolve hardware or test setup issues.
Experience:AerospaceDefensePropulsionTestingMechanical engineering
Skills:TroubleshootingAttention to detailSafety complianceTechnical communicationCross-functional collaboration
Tech Stack:Propulsion test standsGN2GHePneumatic systemsHydraulic infrastructurePressure transducersThermocouplesLoad cellsDAQ systemsInstrumentationTubingPropellant linesCleanroom practices

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
Glassdoor
Glassdoor: 3.9
WebsiteLinkedInGlassdoor