Payload Systems 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.

Stratolaunch is seeking a Sr- or Staff-level Systems Engineer to oversee and support the Talon-A air-launched, hypersonic vehicle payloads mechanical, structural, and materials requirements and integration. An ideal candidate will have experience in vehicle integration and test, ideally with structural and/or materials focus. This role involves interfacing with a multi-disciplinary engineering team, program management, and payload customers.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Overseeing and contributing to payload mechanical, structural, and materials requirements and integration

Collaborates with the payload’s integration and test engineers, test team responsible engineers, payloads program leadership, and payload customers to define and implement vehicle payloads integration, test, and data collection activities

Requirements development and tracking

Ensures vehicle payloads are tested in a manner to meet customer requirements

Participates in test planning, Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), test execution, vehicle troubleshooting and post-test data reviews

Architects and optimizes data review methodology, as well as data review and data analysis tools

Sets standards for test planning and documentation and ensure those standards are met

Coordinates internally with multi-disciplinary team and externally with customers

Demonstrate honesty, responsibility, and integrity in the fulfillment of commitments

QUALIFICATION 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 direct experience with, at least two of these disciplines (listed in order of priority): Systems Engineering, Mechanical Systems, Materials, Electrical and Avionics Systems, Propulsion Systems, GNC and Flight Controls, and Aerodynamics

Experience contributing to the systems engineering content for a major technical review such as System Requirements Review, Preliminary Design Review or Critical Design Review

Previous systems engineering experience

Previous technical experience with Mechanical, Structural, and/or Materials Engineering

Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities

Excellent written verbal communication

Ability to acquire and maintain a security clearance

Required Skills

MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)

Familiarity with CAD (Solidworks preferred)

Familiarity with configuration management systems such as Jira

Familiarity with requirement management systems such as Jama, Cameo, DOORS, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in small, dynamic engineering teams where each member often has multiple responsibilities

Familiarity with structures, avionics, instrumentation, software, fluid systems, and/or liquid rockets (listed in order of priority)

Experience maintaining aerospace industry standards for vehicle configuration and changes

Experience with air-launched hypersonic vehicle development

Experience with technical risk identification, management, and mitigation

Experience defining, managing, and verifying requirements for hypersonic vehicles with hot-structure airframes

Current DOD Secret security clearance

Preferred Skills

Experience programming (Matlab, Python)

Experience with CAD (Solidworks preferred)

Experience with configuration management systems such as Jira

Experience with requirement management systems such as Jama, Cameo, DOORS, etc.

EDUCATION 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

This position is located in Mojave, CA.

Travel estimated to be 10% in support of the program

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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) :

9/80 schedule

Healthcare ( medical, dental…