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Stratolaunch · 7 hours ago

Propulsion Test/Operations Engineer

Mojave, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$152K/yr - $200K/yr

2+ years exp

Stratolaunch is a technology accelerator that engineers operationally realistic testing at Mach 5+. They are seeking a Level-II or Senior-level Propulsion Test/Operations Engineer to support the Talon-A hypersonic vehicle propulsion team flight test operations, responsible for a variety of activities including analysis, testing, and troubleshooting of the propulsion system.

AerospaceInnovation ManagementManufacturing

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Alyssa M.

Responsibilities

Conduct test operations as an engineer in the control room and direct others, as required

Develop and document test requirements, plans, procedures, and reports

Develop hardware for propulsion test and operations

Manage propulsion GSE and associated Plumbing and Instrumentation Diagrams

Conduct propulsion system analyses and studies in support of test activities

Prepare and support Test Readiness Reviews and post-test Data Reviews

Assist mechanics in integrating components and assemblies onto the Talon Vehicle

Test propulsion components and/or assemblies to prepare for integrated ground testing

Propulsion system troubleshooting

Develop engineering tools, as needed, to complete tasking

Regular and comprehensive communication to the Talon-A Propulsion Test/Operations Team Lead

Travel, as needed, to support the department

Demonstrate honesty, responsibility, integrity and fulfillment of commitments

Qualification

Aerospace propulsion systemsPropulsion ground testingTest plansProceduresInstrumentation calibrationFluid subsystem designRocket testingCryogenic fluid systemsComponent troubleshootingEngineering drawingsMatlabPythonSolidworksHigh pressure performanceSecurity clearanceSimulink/SimscapeJiraCommunication skillsAdaptabilityInitiativeTeam collaboration

Required

Knowledge of, and experience with, one or more of these disciplines: fluid subsystem design, component or assembly level mechanical or fluid testing, rocket testing, cryogenic fluid systems, electrical and/or instrumentation experience

Ability to communicate technical challenges and guidance to varied audiences to explain rationale and/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 perform in high pressure environments

Experience with propulsion ground testing

Experience with writing and developing test plans, procedures, and reports

Experience with instrumentation and component calibration

Experience with component-level or subsystem level test planning and execution

Experience with designing ground test hardware

Experience troubleshooting complex systems

Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)

Programming – Matlab or Python

Level II ($80,000-$128,700): Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 2-5 years of engineering experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience

Sr. level ($95,700-$153,500): Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 5-10 years of engineering experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience

Staff level ($152,500-$200,000): Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 10-20 years of engineering experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred

Experience acting as a Test Conductor

Experience supporting Test Readiness Reviews

Experience with liquid oxygen systems

Liquid rocket engine testing experience

Control Room experience

Experience creating engineering drawings and work instructions

Existing security clearance

Computer Aided Design tools – Solidworks

Programming - Simulink/Simscape

Familiarity with configuring data acquisition systems – Curtiss-Wright DAS Studio (preferred)

Familiarity with configuration management systems – Jira (preferred)

IADS experience

Benefits

9/80 schedule

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

Company

Stratolaunch

Stratolaunch designs, manufactures, and launches aerospace vehicles and technologies to fulfill several important national needs, including the need for reliable, routine access to space and the need to significantly advance the nation’s ability to design and operate hypersonic vehicles.

Founded in 2011

Huntsville, Alabama, USA

201-500 employees