Lead, Propulsion Test Technician
Compensation
$72k – $105k /yr
Employment type
Full-time
Work setting
On-site
Location
Mojave, CA
Schedule
Day shift
Posted
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Job overview
The Lead, Propulsion Test Technician is an onsite role based in Mojave, CA, with an annual salary range of $72,134 to $105,019. This position supports the Spaceship Propulsion team at Virgin Galactic, a company pioneering human spaceflight through advanced air and space vehicles. The role exists to lead the implementation of test systems and structures while overseeing technicians in the maintenance, repair, and fabrication of rocket system test platforms. It contributes to the company's mission by ensuring safety, compliance, and operational excellence in a high-stakes aerospace testing environment.
What you'll do
- Lead test system implementation
- supervise technicians in maintenance and repair
- perform metal fabrication and machine tool work
- ensure safety compliance and FOD prevention
- manage propellant/cryogen loading procedures
- coach and train team members.
What we're looking for
- Skills & competencies
- full-timeday shiftmojave cavirgin galacticaerospacepropulsiontest techniciansafetymaintenancefabrication$72k-$105k/yrno on-callonsite
- Work arrangement
- Weekend coverage required
Benefits & perks
- Medical, financial, and other benefits provided.
Why this role
Requires A&P license preference and experience with high-pressure fluids and rocket systems.
About the employer
Virgin Galactic is hiring for this role. Industry: Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Propulsion Unit and Propulsion Unit Parts Manufacturing. Sector: 33.
Additional details
- Industry sector
- 33
- Industry
- Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Propulsion Unit and Propulsion Unit Parts Manufacturing
- Occupation code
- 49-9071.00
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