Stratolaunch
Aerospace
PropulsionTechnician
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Propulsion Technician at Stratolaunch. Skills: Propulsion systems, Fluid systems, High pressure systems, Rocket engines. Build and maintain fluid systems. Build and maintain propellants systems”
Industry & Context.
Hands-on applications-oriented problem solver
Operate heavy machinery
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Fluid Systems Safely work with High Pressure Gas Systems, Read & Understand Plumbing and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), Experience building and testing high pressure fluid/gas systems, Tube fitting & bending, Mechanical Metal fabrication, Systems assembly with minimal guidance, Operate or learn to operate heavy machinery
Nice to Have
Rocket Systems or Test experience preferred, Airframe & Powerplant License Preferred, LOX Systems handling and cleaning/Clean Room experience preferred
What You'll Do.
Build and maintain fluid systems
Build and maintain propellants systems
Build and maintain high pressure systems
Build and maintain cryogenic systems
Troubleshoot fluid systems
Perform maintenance on fluid systems
Troubleshoot gas systems
Perform maintenance on gas systems
Troubleshoot low pressure systems
Troubleshoot high pressure systems
Maintain rocket engines
Build propulsion related items
Maintain propulsion related items
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work alongside engineers; Process inputs from team members
Full Job Description
Stratolaunch is a technology accelerator that engineers operationally realistic testing at Mach 5+. Our air-launched, Talon testbeds are reusable, cost-effective platforms that enable routine access to the hypersonic environment. We deliver flight data critical to validating system performance and achieving rapid technology deployment. Together with our customers, we drive innovations that are imperative to advancing national security. Join team of technicians building and maintaining propulsion systems for hypersonic flight vehicles, including, but not limited to, liquid and hybrid rocket engines ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Build and maintain fluid systems, including propellants, high pressure, and cryogenic systems Work alongside engineers to build, test, and maintain systems Troubleshoot and perform maintenance on fluid and gas systems, low and high pressure Work with engineers to build and maintain rocket engines and other propulsion related items. Hands-on applications-oriented problem solver willing to work in the field Willingness to listen with intent to understand and process all inputs from other team members Sincere dedication to SAFETY-FIRST, placing team health and well-being as highest priority followed by the preservation of vehicles and facilities. Ability to operate or learn to operate heavy machinery (Forklift, All-terrain Forklift, overhead equipment, etc.) QUALIFICATIONS Fluid Systems Safely work with High Pressure Gas Systems Read & Understand Plumbing and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) Experience building and testing high pressure fluid/gas systems Tube fitting & bending, familiar with common industry fittings systems. Mechanical Metal fabrication (Benchwork layout, GD&T, general shop equipment familiarity & general shop skills) Systems assembly (work from blueprints, manuals, or diagrams with minimal guidance) Rocket Systems or Test experience preferred, but not required Liquid Oxygen (LOX) & Cryogenics handling and systems maintenance LOX Sy
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