Stratolaunch

Stratolaunch

Senior Environmental Test Systems Engineer (LabVIEW)

Mojave, CA · Senior

No sponsorship$19k-$319kDetected 12 days ago
PythonMATLABPowerShellGitCybersecurityJiraSolidWorksZukenAvionicsEMI/EMCMIL-STDDO-160Systems EngineeringElectrical EngineeringLabVIEWTest AutomationManual TestingCommunication

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.
  • You will contribute the test planning, execution, failure analysis, and overall validation of the hypersonic vehicle systems with a focus on avionics components.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to and perform failure analysis and generate recovery plans for test failures
  • Maintain and operate environmental test equipment such as vibration tables and thermal chambers
  • Design new environmental test instrumentation systems and support its operation
  • Support operations of existing environmental test instrumentation systems
  • We deliver flight data critical to validating system performance and achieving rapid technology deployment.
  • To help achieve these efforts, Stratolaunch is seeking an level II or Sr-level Test Engineer, to support the environmental test team.
  • This position includes environmental and functional testing of various components that contribute to the development and flight of the Talon air-launched, hypersonic vehicle programs through all aspects of the test program (ground and air support equipment and flight test).
  • Create environmental test plans, procedures, and reports to satisfy internal and external test requirements
  • Travel, as needed, to support the department. Travel estimated to be

Requirements

  • Knowledge of, and experience with, one or more of these disciplines: electrical engineering, software engineering, avionics, experimental aircraft and/or launch vehicle integration
  • Experience integrating launch vehicle or aircraft electrical systems
  • Experience or knowledge of designing test instrumentation systems
  • Experience reviewing electrical and mechanical schematics
  • 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.
  • Support of test execution via scheduling and travel to test houses, as required
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Nice to have

  • Environmental acceptance and qualification testing experience
  • Experience with full life cycle of data acquisition from instrumentation selection to data processing
  • Experience with testing of RF components such as RF transmitters, GPS systems, RF cabling, and RF antennas
  • Knowledge and experience performing EMC testing per MIL-STD-461 or similar
  • Knowledge of RCC-319-19, DO-160, SMC-S-16 or similar test standards
  • Experience with NI cRIO, cDAQ platforms for data collection and test automation
  • Experience with Curtiss-Wright KAM-500 DAS and IADS data processing software for data acquisition
  • Experience using SolidWorks or CAD software

Skills

  • Expertise using Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB or equivalent
  • Experience with issue tracking systems - (JIRA preferred)
  • Experience with Git for software configuration management
  • Comfortable using command line programming
  • Comfortable using scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, etc)
  • Special remarks regarding work environment, if applicable
  • Position based in Mojave, CA
  • #hypersonicprogram
  • Base salary and leveling are established on a case-by-case basis.
  • Benefits and our location(s):
  • 9/80 schedule
  • Healthcare ( medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs )

Compensation

  • Level II ($101,000-$146,500): Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 2-5 years of relevant 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 relevant experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience

Benefits

  • Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
  • Tuition reimbursement

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 DoD security clearance

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