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Stratolaunch · 2 months ago

Propulsion Build & Manufacturing Engineer

Mojave, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$152K/yr - $200K/yr

2+ years exp

Stratolaunch is a technology accelerator focused on hypersonic testing and operational advancements. They are seeking a level II, Sr-, or Staff-level Propulsion or Mechanical Engineer to support the design, integration, testing, and maintenance of Talon-A hypersonic aircraft rocket propulsion systems, with a focus on mechanical and fluid subsystem component design.

AerospaceInnovation ManagementManufacturing

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Contribute to the development, build, and test of propulsion flight and ground hardware

Perform structural, fluid, and thermal analysis of mechanical components and/or assemblies

Create component and assembly drawings for flight and ground test hardware

Create and maintain work instructions to install flight hardware onto vehicles

Assist mechanics in integrating all components and assemblies onto the aircraft and/or ground systems

Order materials and components, as required

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

Develop engineering tools, as needed, to complete tasking

Maintain inventory tracking of critical propulsion components

Manage supplier relations with key vendors

Technical ownership of clean rooms

Manage engineering release schedule in conjunction with shop planning

Track vehicle propulsion configuration

Review and release drawings, work instructions, analysis reports, etc

Regular and comprehensive communication to the Propulsion Lead

Contribute to the integration of complex aerospace systems

Demonstrate honesty, responsibility, integrity and fulfillment of commitments

Qualification

Fluid subsystem designMechanical designStructural engineering3D CAD modelingRocket testingCryogenic fluid systemsElectrical instrumentationEngineering drawingsTest planning executionSolidworksMatlabPythonJiraCommunication skillsTeam leadershipAdaptability

Required

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

Experience with fluid-mechanical component design and stress analysis

Experience with 3D CAD modeling of parts and assemblies

Ability to communicate technical challenges and guidance to varied audiences to explain rationale and/or resolve concerns

Ability to work on their own initiative

Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities

Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Computer Aided Design tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)

Level II ($98,100-$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 ($117,000-$153,400): 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 creating engineering drawings and work instructions

Experience leading a team of engineers

Knowledge of oxygen systems and oxygen cleanliness

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

Active TS/SCI security clearance

Computer Aided Design tools – Solidworks

Programming – Matlab or Python

Familiarity with configuration management systems – Jira (preferred)

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