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Electrical Engineer

Stratolaunch · Mojave, CA · Posted Jul 9, 2026

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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 an level I, II, or Sr -level Electrical Engineer. This position is responsible for design, development, meeting requirements, performing verification activities, and test execution for the carrier aircraft and/or hypersonic vehicle electronics, with an emphasis on electrical power systems. You must be comfortable with component/system development and integration. Candidates must have an aerospace development background and relevant experience in aerospace systems integration.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Support electrical design, including working with existing systems and making modifications, as needed

Use of standard aircraft components to create control, data, signal, and power circuits

Support aircraft electrical technology development including developing the requirements, capabilities, and implementing a development plan

Create wiring diagrams and harness diagrams for electrical systems

Peer review, provide necessary feedback, and approve wiring diagrams and harness diagrams

Represent the electrical systems in mission control, continuing console operator duties and contributing to flight test activities

Develop electrical system requirement verification activities

Perform electrical system test verification activities

Perform design and/or analysis to support component development

Support test procedure development and test execution

Write interface control documents (ICDs) and support integrated testing

Develop engineering tools, as needed, to complete their tasking

Regular and comprehensive communication to the Talon-A Launch System Avionics Lead on a weekly and monthly basis

Contribute to the integration of complex aerospace systems

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: electrical engineering, avionics, aircraft and/or hypersonic vehicle integration

Knowledge of EWIS standards for electrical component hookups

Experience architecting, maintaining, and debugging electrical power systems (28VDC 115VAC, 400Hz)

Experience writing test procedures and reports

Experience with aerospace relays such as MIL-PRF-83536 (or equivalent)

Experience creating and maintaining wiring harness diagrams

Familiarity with aircraft power components such as TRUs, circuit breakers, and bus feeds

Experience with technical aerospace leadership, including working with sub-contractors

Experience with requirements development, with a focus on electrical interface management

Experience with risk management

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

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

Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities

Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with government agencies

Experience with hypersonic programs

Experience performing Electrical Load Analysis (ELA)

Experience with 747 electrical systems

Experience with IEEE 802.3 networking standards and IRIG-106 telemetry standards

Experience with PCB design, bring-up, and integration

Experience with being on a Mission Control Center console during flight operations

Security clearance

Required Computer Skills:

Experience in Matlab, Python, or equivalent software

Siemens Capital, AutoCAD Electrical, or equivalent wiring diagram software

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Preferred Computer Skills:

Siemens Capital/Mentor Graphics

CAD software such as Siemens NX, Catia, Solidworks or equivalent

Labview

Familiarity with configuration management systems – Jira (preferred)

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE

Level I ($83,100-$120,500): Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 0-2 years of engineering experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience

Level II ($101,000-$146,500): Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 2-5 years of engineering experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience

Sr-Level ($12…

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