Stratolaunch

Mechanical Engineer, Technical Lead

Mojave, CA

No sponsorship$121k-$158kDetected 12 days ago

PythonC++MATLABGitCybersecurityJiraExcelSolidWorksCATIAThermal AnalysisSystems EngineeringMechanical DesignLeadershipCommunicationMicrosoft 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 #LIOnsite Base salary and leveling are established on a case-by-case basis.

Work hand-in-hand with the program responsible engineers, Payload Lead, and Talon-A Chief Engineer
Lead a diverse integrated product team (IPT) of mechanical engineers, structural engineers, structural analysts, dynamics analysts, and manufacturing engineers
Support structural development of the hypersonic vehicle system improvements and integration of payloads, including trade studies and structural layout
Lead the successful execution of structural design reviews to advance the program vehicles through manufacturing and flight test
We deliver flight data critical to validating system performance and achieving rapid technology deployment.
To help achieve these efforts, Stratolaunch is seeking a Sr. or Staff level Structural or Mechanical Engineer to lead continued development and improvements for the small fleet of air-launched, Talon-A hypersonic flight vehicle systems.
This position requires leading a multi-disciplined group of engineers to design, build, integrate, and test vehicle and payload system improvements to meet customer requirements and need.
Travel, as needed, to support the department. Travel estimated to be #LIOnsite

Knowledge of, and experience with, one or more of these disciplines: structures, loads, structural-thermal analysis, mechanical systems, aircraft systems, aircraft operations, launch vehicle integration
Experience with the rapid development of prototype or experimental flight vehicles
Experience with composite structures analysis, design, and manufacturing
Experience with technical aerospace leadership, including working with sub-contractors
Experience with risk management
Experience working in small engineering teams where each member often has multiple responsibilities
Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities
Required Computer Skills:
Required Computer
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Experience with hypersonic and/or supersonic vehicle development, including a full life cycle of the program
Experience with air-launched vehicle development
Experience with BMI or epoxy pre-preg composites
Experience with static structural testing
Active security clearance
Preferred Computer
Preferred Computer Skills:

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
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
Travel estimated to be #LIOnsite Base salary and leveling are established on a case-by-case basis.

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

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