Propulsion Systems Manufacturing Engineer

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 Propulsion Systems Manufacturing Engineer (ME) level II or Sr to support design, integration, testing, and maintenance of one of our carrier or hypersonic vehicles electrical and avionics systems; as a ME you will be responsible for the following:

Work Instructions, detailed documentation to be released to the electrical and production shop for manufacturing related information for production, testing or tooling.

Ability to fully define a manufacturing process step-by-step

Ability to identify alternate part numbers

Ability to produce engineering documentation following industry standards (Section Views, Detail Views, flag notes, etc.)

Process improvement documentation to establish production line standardization efforts

Experience with Propulsion Vehicle systems, system interface and integration

Solid rocket Motor (SRM) and Hybrid Rocket Motor (HRM) experience

Propulsion manufacturing processes to define company practices and preferred manufacturing methods (Shop)

Aerospace Industry Standards implementation

Desktop and Shop Aid documentation to support current workflows

Liaison engineering support manufacturing shop to provide technicians with sufficient support to complete the task on hand

Explain Propulsion manufacturing processes from Stratolaunch and Aerospace industry standards

Redline released engineering documentation

Source and support purchase of propulsion components from released engineering documentation and manufacturing related tasks for Shop support (Shop setup activities, tooling, etc.)

Evaluation of a broad range of technical data, interaction with different disciplines involved in the design, purchasing, manufacturing, integration, and testing of our vehicle(s).

Analyze and verify all the engineering requirements are met to estimate time of fabrication and producibility between the margins of cost and schedule

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Create work instructions to fabricate, install or modify propulsion systems

Create drawings and work instructions for tooling that supports the build phase of a production effort

Reference 3D CAD models and integrate into 2D environments.

Support the shop by acting as the engineering liaison to troubleshoot documentation issues and provide real-time support on the shop floor

Troubleshoot propulsion mechanical systems and ground test integration

Develop test plans and procedures, as required to support systems, functionality and ATP procedures

Support hypersonic vehicle integrated testing, as required

Support system design effort, as required

Contribute to Shop layout, set up and improvement efforts, as required

Regular and comprehensive communication to leadership

Contribute to the integration of complex aerospace systems

Travel, as needed, to support the department

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: vehicle systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrotechnical, flight controls for experimental aircraft and/or launch vehicle integration

Experience with Aerospace production documentation (drawings and work orders)

Experience with PDM systems, Engineering control and revision control release processes

Experience integrating launch vehicle or aircraft electrical power systems

Experience with the creation of shop work instructions

Familiarity with common aerospace hardware such as connectors, relays, and wire types, structures

Direct hands-on experience with aircraft Propulsion Systems, installation and best practices

Experience with solid Rocket motors (SRM) and hybrid Rocket motor (HRM)

Facilitation skills and ability to communicate technical challenges and guidance to varied audiences to gain support or resolve concerns

Ability to work on your own initiative and prioritize tasking to fit within the business goals

Complex aerospace system development

Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities

Willingness and ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

Active security clearance

Required Skills:

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