Stratolaunch

Avionics Telemetry Engineer

Mojave, CA

No sponsorship$101k-$147kDetected 12 days ago

TypeScriptPythonC++C#Distributed SystemsGitCI/CDJenkinsCybersecurityExcelAvionicsControlsNetwork EngineeringCommunicationMicrosoft 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.
This role will have a focus in Telemetry (TM).

Support flight operations by ensuring data system assets are prepared for flight test.
Support the selection of and harness design for new sensors, data acquisition units, computers, network switches, and other equipment.
Manage and configure the aircraft instrumentation system to provide real time data for mission monitoring as well as logged data for post-flight analysis
Support integration testing such as power checks, sensor calibration, and equipment checkout
Prepare data system material to present at design reviews and flight readiness reviews and in post operation reviews.
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 Avionics Engineer to support design, integration, testing, and maintenance of hypersonic aircraft avionics systems.
This position will include collaborating with other system owners to understand test requirements and operations support needs for multiple test ranges.
Contribute to instrumentation, network, & telemetry (data) system requirements development, architecture design, testing, & operation for local and extended range missions.
Determine, document, and manage subsystem requirements for each new configuration

Experience in Telemetry, Instrumentation, or Network engineering in an operational or regulated test environment.
Experience with Ethernet networking and familiarity with TCP, UDP, multicasting, etc.
Experience with integrating data acquisition instrumentation (Analog, discrete, and digital protocols such as ARINC 429, etc) from distributed systems with mission control software.
Experience with data acquisition systems and dataloggers
Experience writing system requirements
Required Computer Skills:
Required Computer
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.

Experience with complex payload and/or guided systems
Experience integrating a high Mach or hypersonic system onto a military platform
Flight test program instrumentation system experience
Experience designing & manufacturing aircraft harnesses
Aircraft and/or launch vehicle development experience
Experience with configuring and monitoring RF telemetry components for end-to-end testing (encode, transmit, receive, decode)
Knowledge of IRIG 106 CH4, Ch 10, CH 7 or other telemetry standards
Mission Control Room console experience

Expertise with at least one programming languages, including but not limited to C/C++/C#, Python
Familiarity with continuous integration toolchains such as Jenkins or Bamboo
Experience with source control systems, such as Git
Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, Visio)
Experience with relational, document and time-series databases
Experience with Curtiss-Wright or Safran Data Acquisition Units
Experience with continuous integration toolchains such as Jenkins or Bamboo
Special remarks regarding work environment, if applicable
Position based in Mojave, CA
Base salary and leveling are established on a case-by-case basis.
Benefits and our location(s):
9/80 schedule

Level II ($101,100-$146,500): Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 2-5 years of engineering experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience
Sr 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

Together with our customers, we drive innovations that are imperative to advancing national security.

Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the SECRET or above level

This listing is sourced directly from Stratolaunch's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.