Stratolaunch
Structural/Mechanical Engineer
Mojave, CA
No sponsorship$101k-$147kDetected 12 days ago
CybersecurityJiraExcelSolidWorksCATIAFEAGD&TMechanical DesignCommunicationMentoringMicrosoft 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.
- Travel estimated to be Base salary and leveling are established on a case-by-case basis.
Responsibilities
- Participate in aerospace structural design efforts
- Perform detailed design of various structural components, leading to release of engineering work orders
- Design various secondary/support structure for mounting components
- Work with engineering technicians and the shop to fabricate and assemble your designs
- Support Talon-A Structures Lead with team guidance and mentorship
- Regular and comprehensive communication to project leads
- Travel, as needed, to support the company
- We deliver flight data critical to validating system performance and achieving rapid technology deployment.
- To help achieve these efforts, Stratolaunch is seeking a level II or Sr. (level III) Structural or Mechanical Engineer to support the development of an air-launched hypersonic flight vehicle development program.
- This position will include conceptualizing components, sizing and analyzing components, generating CAD model parts and assemblies, creating margin reports, detailed design, and supporting the manufacturing effort.
Requirements
- Experience with 3D CAD modeling of parts and assemblies
- Experience with composite part fabrication and manufacturing methods
- Experience with composite tooling methods
- Experience with aerospace fasteners and specs
- Experience with drafting and GD&T
- Ability to communicate technical challenges and guidance to varied audiences to explain rationale and/or resolve concerns
- Ability to take direction, work relatively independently, and prioritize tasking to fit within the business goals
- 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
- Experience with aerospace-grade hardware and mechanical design best practices
- Experience with ground test hardware, including releasing engineering definition and developing work instructions
- Experience with bonded and wet tied composite structures
- Experience with FEMAP, Nastran
- Experience with generating loads
- Experience with metallic design and manufacturing
- Experience with component-level or subsystem level test planning and execution
- Experience with static structural testing
Skills
- MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Configuration management systems -- Jira
- Preferred Computer
- Special remarks regarding work environment, if applicable
- Position based in Mojave, CA
- Benefits and our location(s):
- 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
- Mojave Air & Spaceport is located just outside of Lancaster/Palmdale and is only 95 miles north of Los Angeles.
Compensation
- Lvl II ($101,079-$146,500)
- Lvl Sr. ($120,500-$158,000)
- Travel estimated to be Base salary and leveling are established on a case-by-case basis.
Benefits
- Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 2-5 years of engineering experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience
- Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 5-10 years of engineering experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience
- 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.
Company info
- Together with our customers, we drive innovations that are imperative to advancing national security.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
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