Stratolaunch accelerates the development of next-generation aerospace and defense technologies through reusable hypersonic flight testing. Our autonomous, air-launched Talon-A vehicles provide access to operationally realistic flight environments at speeds exceeding Mach 5, delivering critical data that helps customers validate system performance and advance technologies toward deployment. Our team brings together expertise in engineering, manufacturing, and flight operations to solve complex challenges and advance capabilities essential to national security.
To help achieve these efforts, Stratolaunch is seeking an level II or Sr-level Test Engineer, to support the environmental test team. This position includes environmental and functional testing of various components that contribute to the development and flight of the Talon air-launched, hypersonic vehicle programs through all aspects of the test program (ground and air support equipment and flight test). You will contribute the test planning, execution, failure analysis, and overall validation of the hypersonic vehicle systems with a focus on avionics components. This position will include participating in coordination, scheduling, and testing of a broad range of components.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Create environmental test plans, procedures, and reports to satisfy internal and external test requirements
- Participate in environmental tests, both onsite and offsite
- Support of test execution via scheduling and travel to test houses, as required
- Contribute to and perform failure analysis and generate recovery plans for test failures
- Maintain and operate environmental test equipment such as vibration tables and thermal chambers
- Design new environmental test instrumentation systems and support its operation
- Support operations of existing environmental test instrumentation systems
- Knowledge and understanding of test and environmental standards such as DO-160, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, etc.
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: electrical engineering, software engineering, avionics, experimental aircraft and/or launch vehicle integration
- Fundamental knowledge and understanding of environmental component level tests
- Experience integrating launch vehicle or aircraft electrical systems
- Experience or knowledge of designing test instrumentation systems
- Experience reviewing electrical and mechanical schematics
- Strong communication skills to share technical challenges and guidance with test stakeholders
- Ability to work on own initiative and prioritize tasking to fit within business goals and schedule
- Complex aerospace system development
- Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
- Environmental acceptance and qualification testing experience
- Experience developing test system software
- Experience with full life cycle of data acquisition from instrumentation selection to data processing
- Experience with testing of RF components such as RF transmitters, GPS systems, RF cabling, and RF antennas
- Knowledge and experience performing EMC testing per MIL-STD-461 or similar
- Knowledge of RCC-319-19, DO-160, SMC-S-16 or similar test standards
- Experience with NI cRIO, cDAQ platforms for data collection and test automation
- Experience with Curtiss-Wright KAM-500 DAS and IADS data processing software for data acquisition
- Experience developing digital test procedures
- Experience using SolidWorks or CAD software
- Experience using Capital, Zuken or other electrical wiring software
Preferred Computer Skills:
- Expertise using Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB or equivalent
- Experience with issue tracking systems – (JIRA preferred)
- Experience with Git for software configuration management
- Comfortable using command line programming
- Comfortable using scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, etc)
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Level II ($101,000-$146,500): Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 2-5 years of relevant experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience
- Sr-level ($120,500-158,000): Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 5-10 years of relevant experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience
- Staff-level ($157,000-$206,000): Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 10-20 years of relevant experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience
Special remarks regarding work environment, if applicable
- Position based in Mojave, CA
- Travel, as needed, to support the department. Travel estimated to be <5%
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Base salary and leveling are established on a case-by-case basis. We consider several factors to ensure a competitive offer, including your location, educational background, and a comprehensive assessment of the skills and experience demonstrated during your interviews.
Benefits and our location(s):
- 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
This position may involve the operation of company vehicles as part of assigned duties.
Mojave Air & Spaceport is located just outside of Lancaster/Palmdale and is only 95 miles north of Los Angeles. The area offers both affordability and central access to a variety of California's best attractions and landmarks.
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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