Stratolaunch
Propulsion Systems Manufacturing Engineer
Mojave, CA
No sponsorship$98k-$129kDetected 12 days ago
CybersecurityJiraExcelProcess ImprovementSolidWorksCATIAAvionicsPower ElectronicsLabVIEWLeadershipCommunicationMicrosoft 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
- Create work instructions to fabricate, install or modify propulsion systems
- Create drawings and work instructions for tooling that supports the build phase of a production effort
- Support the shop by acting as the engineering liaison to troubleshoot documentation issues and provide real-time support on the shop floor
- Travel, as needed, to support the department
- Travel, as needed, to support the department, travel estimated to be #LI-SM1
Requirements
- Knowledge of, and experience with, one or more of these disciplines: vehicle systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrotechnical, flight controls for experimental aircraft and/or launch vehicle integration
- Experience with Aerospace production documentation (drawings and work orders)
- Experience with PDM systems, Engineering control and revision control release processes
- Experience integrating launch vehicle or aircraft electrical power systems
- Experience with the creation of shop work instructions
- Familiarity with common aerospace hardware such as connectors, relays, and wire types, structures
- Direct hands-on experience with aircraft Propulsion Systems, installation and best practices
- Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities
- 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.
Nice to have
- Active 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 identify alternate part numbers
- 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 Propulsion Vehicle systems, system interface and integration
- Propulsion manufacturing processes to define company practices and preferred manufacturing methods (Shop)
Skills
- 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
- Base salary and leveling are established on a case-by-case basis.
Compensation
- 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-$153,500): 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
- Base salary and leveling are established on a case-by-case basis.
Benefits
- Healthcare ( medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs )
- Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
- Tuition reimbursement
Visa & Work Authorization
- Willingness and ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
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