Principal Engineer (Manufacturing) - Mechanical

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 Principal Engineer (Manufacturing) - Mechanical to support the design, integration, testing, and maintenance of one of our carrier or hypersonic vehicles structures and mechanical systems. In this role, 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 design solutions, alternate part numbers, and fully integrate into Stratolaunch product/programs

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 mechanical and mechanical system interface and integration

Mechanical 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 in the electrical shop to provide technicians with sufficient support to complete the task on hand

Explain mechanical manufacturing processes from Stratolaunch and aerospace industry standards

Redline released engineering documentation

Source and support purchase activities for mechanical and system 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 and 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

Lead a team of 5-10 manufacturing engineer on various programs/projects to support Stratolaunch

Assign scope based on programmatic demand and appropriate skill set within the Manufacturing Engineering team

Ensure clear concise work instruction are provided to internal counterparts and that redline incorporation and standards are met

Manage work instructions for projects to fabricate, install, or modify mechanical systems and mechanical structures.

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 Manufacturing Engineering liaison to troubleshoot documentation issues and provide real-time support on the shop floor

Troubleshoot electrical and avionics ground test issues

Develop test plans and procedures, as required

Support hypersonic vehicle integrated testing, as required

Support mechanical and system design efforts, 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: Mechanical engineering, systems, experimental aircraft, and/or launch vehicle integration

Experience with aerospace production documentation (drawings and work orders)

Experience with PDM systems and engineering control and revision control release processes

Experience integrating launch vehicle or aircraft payload mechanical systems and control systems

Experience with the creation of detailed shop work instructions

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

Direct hands-on experience with aircraft electrical systems, payload installation, and industry best practices.

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 …