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.
To help achieve these efforts, Stratolaunch is seeking a Sr-, Staff-, or Principal-level Mechanical Engineer to support the airframe team in the development of an air-launched, hypersonic flight vehicle development program. This position requires working within a multi-disciplined group of engineers to design, build, integrate, and test vehicles to meet customer structural requirements. An ideal candidate has significant proto@type development experience, with focus in thermal-structural-mechanical design and build, leading to first flights.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Contribute to a diverse team of mechanical and manufacturing engineers
Contribute to structural development of the hypersonic vehicle, including trade studies and structural layout
Responsible for contributing to final technical decisions for the structures subsystem
Support the successful execution of structural design reviews to advance the program through manufacturing and into flight test
Contribute to structural systems engineering approach, which may include: creating and dispositioning structural requirements, mass properties management, guiding the configuration management of models, reviewing and approving documents/reports/analyses, setting engineering and design best practices and standards for the structures team, waiving or approving ground testing based on structural technical risk assessments, etc.
Work hand-in-hand with the program responsible engineers and Chief Engineer to lead the program to a successful outcome
Regular and comprehensive communication to program Airframe Lead
Demonstrate honesty, responsibility, integrity and fulfillment of commitments
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required Qualifications:
Knowledge of, and experience with, one or more of these disciplines: mechanical design, structures, mechanical systems, structural-thermal analysis, aircraft systems, aircraft operations, launch vehicle integration
Significant experience with the rapid development of proto@type or experimental flight vehicles, including full life-cycle involvement on at least one program
Experience with metallic structures design, analysis, and manufacturing
Experience with technical aerospace work, including working with vendors
Experience with risk management and critical path workflow
Experience working in small engineering teams where each member often has multiple responsibilities
Excellent written & verbal communication
Ability to create and review engineering drawings per AMSE Y14.5
Ability to acquire and maintain a security clearance
Ability to work on your own initiative and prioritize tasking to fit within the business goals
Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with hands-on fabrication in an aerospace environment
Experience transitioning proto@type programs into Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP)
Experience with Design for Manufacturability & Assembly (DFMA) improvement effort
Experience with hypersonic and/or supersonic vehicle development
Experience with air-launched vehicle development
Experience with composite structures design, analysis, and manufacturing
Active S, TS, and/or SCI security clearance
Required Computer Skills:
3D CAD experience (Siemens NX and Teamcenter preferred)
MS Office (Word, Excel, PPT, Outlook)
Configuration management systems such as JIRA, GIT, JAMA, etc.
Preferred Computer Skills:
Experience with FEMAP, Nastran
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Sr-level ($117,000-$154,000): Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 5-10 years of relevant experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience
Staff-level ($152,500-$200,000): Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 10-20 years of relevant experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience
Principal-level ($175,000-$230,300): Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 20-25 years of relevant experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience
Special remarks regarding work environment, if applicable
Position based in Mojave, CA. Consideration for hybrid (partial remote/on-site work) work location arrangement at no less than 75-80% on-site time.
Travel, as needed, to support the department. Travel estimated to be
Benefits (https://www.stratolaunch.com/careers/benefits/) and our location(s) (https://www.stratolaunch.com/careers/locations/) :
9/80 schedule
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
Mojave Air & Spaceport is located 95 miles north of Los Angeles. To outsiders it may seem like it is the middle-of-nowhere, but it offers both affordability and central access to a variety of California's best attractions and landmarks. Hikers will find themselves within a 2-3 hours distance of some of the best state and national parks, including Yosemite and Sequoia in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Skiers will delight in being closely distanced to world-class resorts at Mammoth Mountain, Mountain High, and Big Bear. Beachgoers can find plenty of sand, sun, and sunsets at both Southern and Central California beaches like Ventura, Huntington, Santa Monica, and Pismo. The area also offers plenty of rural area for off-roading and horseback riding enthusiasts.
Not much for the outdoors and prefer the city life? You're within a half day's drive or less of Los Angeles, San Diego, Las Vegas, and San Francisco where you can find a variety of live entertainment, museums, tours, and historical sight-seeing. Theme parks are in abundance, with Six Flags Magic Mountain, Disneyland, and Knotts Berry Farm ready to meet the needs of rollercoaster thrill seekers.
Food and drink fanatics are in a haven of delectable choices. Wine aficionados will also find easy access to some of the state's best vino in Paso Robles, Santa Ynez, and even more locally in Tehachapi and Agua Dulce. Beer fanatics will find some of the best West Coast IPAs at Bravery and Lucky Luke's in Lancaster. Any food option you crave is covered, and we always recommend the authentic and fresh Mexican food that you won't find anywhere else in the United States.
Stratolaunch is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at our company. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Our management team does not tolerate discrimination or harassment at any point during our employees' and applicants' time with us, especially with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment. For purposes of transparency, U.S. Citizenship may be required for some positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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Job Category: Engineering
Req ID: 217
