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Stratolaunch · 1 day ago

Propulsion Engineer Deputy Lead

Mojave, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$181K/yr - $237K/yr

5+ years exp

Stratolaunch is a technology accelerator that engineers operationally realistic testing at Mach 5+. They are seeking a Sr-, Staff-, or Principal level Propulsion or Mechanical Engineer to support design, integration, testing, operations, and maintenance of the Talon-A hypersonic aircraft rocket propulsion systems as a Deputy Lead.

AerospaceInnovation ManagementManufacturing

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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

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

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

Create component and assembly drawings for flight and ground test hardware

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

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 design3D CAD modelingPropulsion ground testingComponent-level testingStress analysisEngineering drawingsTechnical leadershipTroubleshooting skillsPersonnel managementSecurity clearanceComputer Aided Design toolsMS OfficeMatlabPythonData acquisition systemsConfiguration management systemsCommunication skillsAdaptabilityInitiative

Required

Knowledge of, and experience with, one or more of these disciplines: fluid subsystem design, mechanical design, component or assembly level mechanical or fluid testing, structural engineering, 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

Experience with fluid-mechanical component design and stress analysis

Experience with 3D CAD modeling of parts and assemblies

Experience with propulsion ground testing

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

Experience troubleshooting complex systems

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)

Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 5-10 years of engineering experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience

Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 10-20 years of engineering experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience

Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 20+ years of engineering experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred

Technical leadership experience

Personnel management experience

Experience creating engineering drawings and work instructions

Experience with liquid oxygen systems

Liquid rocket engine testing experience

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, Simulink/Simscape

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

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