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Propulsion Technician

Stratolaunch · Mojave, California, United States

Posted about 3 months ago · $31.67-$45.92

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
87 days
Stratolaunch's roles stay open a median of 87 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
98% of Stratolaunch's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Stratolaunch
high
60 stale, 1 reposted of 60 open
Hiring momentum
83 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-29

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Stratolaunch's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Stratolaunch.

About this role

As a Propulsion Technician at Stratolaunch, you will be responsible for building and maintaining propulsion systems for hypersonic flight vehicles, including liquid and hybrid rocket engines. Your day-to-day tasks will involve working closely with engineers to construct, test, and troubleshoot fluid and gas systems, while ensuring safety protocols are prioritized. You will also operate heavy machinery and engage in hands-on problem-solving in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Our read on this posting3.2out of 5
benefits
2/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Stratolaunch as an employer.

What you need

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • Experience building and testing high pressure fluid/gas systems
  • Ability to read and understand Plumbing and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
  • Mechanical skills including metal fabrication and systems assembly from blueprints or manuals
  • Willingness to prioritize safety and team well-being
  • Ability to operate or learn to operate heavy machinery

Nice to have

  • Airframe & Powerplant License
  • Rocket Systems or Test experience
  • Liquid Oxygen (LOX) & Cryogenics handling and systems maintenance
  • LOX Systems handling and cleaning/Clean Room experience

What you get

  • Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs)
  • Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
  • 50% company match per contributed dollar into 401(k) savings plan, up to $11,500
  • Tuition reimbursement

Worth weighing

  • No specific salary range provided for the position
  • Work environment located in Mojave, CA, which may not appeal to everyone
  • Position may involve operating company vehicles as part of assigned duties

Summarised from Stratolaunch's posting. Read the full original.

Listed by Stratolaunch on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-29. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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