Stratolaunch

Principal Engineer (Manufacturing) - Mechanical

Mojave, CA · Principal

No sponsorship$161k-$223kDetected 12 days ago

CybersecurityJiraExcelProcess ImprovementSolidWorksCATIAAvionicsMechanical DesignControlsLabVIEWLeadershipCommunicationMicrosoft 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.

Lead a team of 5-10 manufacturing engineer on various programs/projects to support Stratolaunch
Manage work instructions for projects to fabricate, install, or modify mechanical systems and mechanical structures.
Create drawings and work instructions for tooling that supports the build phase of a production effort
Support the shop by acting as the Manufacturing Engineering liaison to troubleshoot documentation issues and provide real-time support on the shop floor
Travel, as needed, to support the department

Knowledge of, and experience with, one or more of these disciplines: Mechanical engineering, systems, experimental aircraft, and/or launch vehicle integration
Experience with aerospace production documentation (drawings and work orders)
Experience with PDM systems and engineering control and revision control release processes
Experience integrating launch vehicle or aircraft payload mechanical systems and control systems
Experience with the creation of detailed shop work instructions
Familiarity with common aerospace hardware such as connectors, relays, wire types, and structures
Direct hands-on experience with aircraft electrical systems, payload installation, and industry best practices.
Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities
Required Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Security clearance
Work Instructions - detailed documentation to be released to the electrical and production shop for manufacturing related information for production, testing or tooling.
Ability to fully define a manufacturing process step-by-step
Ability to produce engineering documentation following industry standards (section views, detail views, flag notes, etc.)
Process improvement documentation to establish production line standardization efforts
Experience with mechanical and mechanical system interface and integration
Mechanical manufacturing processes to define company practices and preferred manufacturing methods (shop)
Aerospace industry standards implementation

Mechanical manufacturing build, test, and DFM
Siemens Capital/Mentor Graphics
3D CAD modeling experience - NX, CATIA, or SolidWorks
LabVIEW
Familiarity with configuration management systems - Jira (preferred)
Lab equipment: Oscilloscopes, multimeters, AC/DC power supplies, signal generators
Familiarity with 3D CAD
MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Special remarks regarding work environment, if applicable
Position on-site based in Mojave, CA
Benefits and our location(s):

Principal ($161,000-$223,400): 20-25 years of experience plus B.S. degree in an Engineering or related field, or 25+ years of relevant experience in engineering discipline and ability to design, analyze, and/or test; Experience may be traded for subject matter expertise or significant technical and managerial leadership capabilities
Travel, as needed, to support the department, travel estimated to be Base salary and leveling are established on a case-by-case basis.

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