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Stratolaunch · 1 hour ago

Operations Engineer

Mojave, CA

Part-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$176K/yr - $230K/yr

5+ years exp

Stratolaunch is a technology accelerator focused on hypersonic testing and operational readiness. The Operations Engineer will play a crucial role in planning and executing high-speed vehicle operations and ensuring mission readiness through effective collaboration with engineering teams and ground support personnel.

AerospaceInnovation ManagementManufacturing

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Assist in the implementation of test strategy and objectives, test plans, test procedures, and mission cards for ground and flight testing for high-speed test vehicles

Coordinate closely with vehicle engineering team to identify system safety and operational concerns

Interface with multiple engineers, vehicle crew chiefs and ground support personnel to ensure operational priorities are understood and executed

Provide organization and preparation in support of Test & Flight Readiness Reviews

Identify test hazards and develop / implement real time mitigation actions

Support Talon vehicle maintenance & test teams to fulfil operational necessities

Control on-vehicle priorities and schedules to meet final assembly, test, and flight readiness requirements

Work closely with the respective vehicle Crew Chiefs to ensure proper vehicle configuration and maintenance is complete to support mission priorities

Assist with functional system test planning and execution in areas such as avionics, flight control actuation, recovery systems, propulsion integration and propulsion system demonstration activities

Work with Carrier Aircraft operations teams to ensure successful vehicle mating and integrated systems testing is accomplished

Respond to emergency situations to ensure the safety of personnel and equipment while assisting as point of contact for first responders. Act as mission manager for operations in case of an incident

Support execution of integrated vehicle ground test activities

Contribute to high-speed vehicle test data gathering and ensure test results are appropriately reviewed, documented, and controlled

Provide inputs to refine and mature the high-speed vehicle Concept of Operations including ground and flight operational procedures, timelines, checklists, and emergency response actions, starting from vehicle post manufacture initial testing through recovery of vehicles and return to flight ready state

Participate in payload customer meetings, including meetings for payload integration/de-integration planning, integrated vehicle testing and data product delivery

Facilitate payload hardware and software integration and integrated test on high-speed test vehicles

Assist in evaluation of risks and risk mitigation plans to determine if the risks are appropriate and risk mitigations are adequate

Travel, as needed, to support design, mission planning, mission execution, and other tasks

Demonstrate integrity, accountability, and initiative to fulfill commitments

Develop concept of operations for all launch and recovery locations. This includes coordination among many different teams and external parties

Qualification

Aerospace leadership experienceTest vehicle operationsRisk management knowledgeEngineering tools experienceCommunication skillsCritical thinkingProblem-solving attitudeTeam leadershipAdaptability

Required

Proven technical aerospace leadership experience, including supervision and training in a technical operations environment with a focus on execution readiness

Aptitude to analyze and prioritize tasks on their own initiative, and drive projects to completion, to fit within overall business goals

Ability to lead a large team, make decisions, communicate requirements, and quickly adapt to changing priorities/real world conditions

Previous experience with new, experimental, or modified aircraft, launch vehicles or spacecraft, technical and safety review boards, and configuration control methods

Experience with engineering, scheduling, and test data analysis tools

Knowledge of risk management or safety management systems

Have excellent written and verbal communication skills

Be able to work irregular hours and workdays, and travel periodically

US Citizenship / Ability to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance

Critical thinking skills, and problem-solving attitude a must

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in engineering, or similar technical foundation

Professional Flight Test Course

Knowledge of launch vehicle or aircraft requirements verification and development of requirements

Understanding of launch vehicle, air-launch, or high-speed flight programs

Prior involvement with government flight test organizations, ranges, and procedures

Experience operating in a classified work environment or with classified hardware

Previous expeditor or production superintendent familiarity

Existing TS/SCI Clearance

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