Mach Industries
Propulsion Technician
Victorville, California, United States · Full-time · Posted Oct 30, 2026
- Experience
- Minimum 1 year; no alternatives stated.
- Visa sponsorship
- ITAR eligibility requires U.S. citizenship or nationality, U.S. lawful permanent residency, refugee or asylee status, or eligibility to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations. Employment may be conditioned on authorization to receive export-controlled technology without sponsorship for an export license.
About the job
Performs safety-critical manufacturing of propellants and energetic materials, maintaining process documentation, quality controls, and material traceability for defense systems.
What you'll do
- Prepare and mix propellants and process energetic materials according to approved work instructions and safety procedures.
- Operate and inspect production equipment; complete batch records, material tracking, and quality checks.
- Support pilot builds, investigate process issues with cross-functional teams, and maintain safe, organized work areas.
What they ask for
- At least 1 year of production, manufacturing, chemical processing, or industrial operations experience.
- Ability to follow detailed work instructions, process specifications, safety procedures, and batch or traveler documentation without unauthorized deviations.
- Understanding of workplace safety practices, including hazard communication, safety data sheets (SDS), PPE, and pre-task risk assessments.
- Able to lift up to 35 lbs and perform repetitive manufacturing tasks, and work alternate shifts or extended hours as needed.
Nice to have
- Hands-on experience with propellant mixing, energetic materials, chemical batch processing, or controlled handling of hypergolic or other highly hazardous substances.
- Experience in aerospace, defense, propulsion, or high-reliability manufacturing.
Pay
$25 — $30 USD (base salary); $30 — $35 USD (base salary); $35 — $40 USD (base salary)
Tools
Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Jira, ERP/MRP, AS9100, ISO 9001, 5S, Kaizen
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