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Propulsion Technician

Stratolaunch · Mojave, California, United States

Posted about 2 months ago · $29.30-$35.89

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
59 days
Stratolaunch's roles stay open a median of 81 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
98% of Stratolaunch's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Stratolaunch
high
59 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
2026-10-23

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 with fluid systems, troubleshooting, and collaborating with engineers to ensure the functionality and safety of high-pressure gas systems and rocket engines. A strong emphasis on safety and teamwork is crucial in this role.

Our read on this posting3.8out of 5
benefits
2/5
freshness
4/5
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)
  • Experience with metal fabrication and general shop skills
  • Ability to work from blueprints, manuals, or diagrams with minimal guidance
  • Willingness 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 listed, only ranges based on experience levels
  • Position may involve operating company vehicles
  • Location in Mojave, CA may not appeal to everyone

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

Listed by Stratolaunch on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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