Mach Industries
Propulsion Test Technician
Victorville, California, United States · Full-time · Posted Sep 1, 2026
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees, or eligible 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
Supports development and qualification of propulsion systems by assembling hardware, operating test infrastructure, executing tests, and troubleshooting test issues.
What you'll do
- Set up, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain propulsion test stands and ground support equipment; assemble and test propulsion hardware.
- Conduct pressure, burst, leak, flow, hot-fire, and cold-flow tests; install instrumentation and support data acquisition.
- Troubleshoot test anomalies, document configurations and maintenance, and maintain safe, operational test facilities.
What they ask for
- Experience in propulsion, aerospace, automotive, industrial testing, maintenance, or mechanical development, including mechanical assemblies, fluid systems, pressure systems, or propulsion hardware.
- Familiarity with test operations, troubleshooting, and rapid hardware iteration.
- Ability to read technical drawings, schematics, assembly instructions, and test procedures; hands-on experience with shop equipment, pressure equipment, and diagnostic instrumentation.
- Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed, and travel short-term during active test campaigns.
Nice to have
- Experience with rocket, turbine, thruster, UAV, or aerospace propulsion hardware; test cells, DAQ, instrumentation, or engine calibration.
- Experience with cryogenic or hazardous fluid systems; A&P certification, military propulsion maintenance, welding, tubing fabrication, or cleanroom practices.
Pay
$25 — $34 USD (base salary); $35 — $44 USD (base salary); $45 — $55 USD (base salary)
Tools
GN2, GHe, DAQ systems, pressure transducers, thermocouples, load cells
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