Stratolaunch
Propulsion Engineer
Mojave, CA
Work authorization required$121k-$158kDetected 6 days ago
PythonC++MATLABExcelSolidWorksCATIAMechanical DesignSimulinkCommunicationMicrosoft Office
About the role
- 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 consider several factors to ensure a competitive offer, including your location, educational background, and a comprehensive assessment of the skills and experience demonstrated during your interviews.
Responsibilities
- Develop system performance models in support of guidance, navigation & control (GN&C)
- Regular and comprehensive communication to the hypersonic vehicle propulsion lead
- Manage requirements and interfaces throughout the design, development, testing, vehicle assembly, integration, and test (AI&T), and flight operations of the Solid Rocket Motor (SRM)
- Specify requirements for, and support the design of, ground support equipment (GSE)
Requirements
- Experience with design, development, testing and operation of solid rocket motors.
- Candidates must have an aerospace development background and relevant experience in aerospace systems integration.
- Travel as required to test range to support SRM installation and flight test operations
Nice to have
- Experience with aerospace-grade hardware, mechanical design best practices, and ASME y14.5
- Familiarity with explosives handling and classification
- Experience with ground test hardware, including releasing engineering definition and developing work instructions
- Experience with component-level or subsystem level test planning and execution
- Preferred Skills
- Special remarks regarding work environment, if applicable
- Travel estimated to be between 15-30%
- Position is based in Mojave, CA
Skills
- Experience with ballistics, thermal and/or combustion modelling, highly desirable.
- Experience with supplier management, providing technical insight/oversight for the larger team
- Knowledge of solid rocket motor manufacturing processes such as composite case winding and propellant mixing, pouring, and casting.
- Ability to analyze, interpret, and communicate post-test data results.
- 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
- MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)
- Solid Performance Program (SPP) and/or Chemical Equilibrium with Applications (CEA)
Compensation
- Senior-level ($120,500-$158,000): Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 5-10 years of engineering experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience
- Staff-level ($157,000-$206,000): Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 10-20 years of engineering experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience
Benefits
- Healthcare ( medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs )
- Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
- Tuition reimbursement
Visa & Work Authorization
- Citizenship may be required for some positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions
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