Data Systems Engineer

Stratolaunch; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid maternity leave

401(k) match up to 50%

Job summary

Stratolaunch seeks a Data Systems Engineer (Level I–Sr) to design, integrate, test, and maintain hypersonic avionics data systems. You will process flight data, build ingestion methods, and support telemetry tests, collaborating with engineers to meet test-range needs.

Qualifications emphasize telemetry, data acquisition, and network expertise, with DoW clearance a key consideration. On-site work in Mojave, CA includes competitive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 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 from distributed systems with mission control software.
• Experience with data acquisition systems and dataloggers.
• Experience writing system requirements.
• Ability to acquire and maintain a DoW security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage and process flight test data gathered in various formats in a centralized database.
• Create and maintain new methods of data ingestion as required.
• Troubleshoot and resolve flight test data quality issues and determine root cause and corrective action.
• Support development and maintenance of software tools, including configuration management, simulation, deployment, and analysis tools.
• Document and manage subsystem requirements for new configurations.
• Develop and support instrumentation, network, and telemetry tests.
• Support integration testing such as power checks, sensor calibration, and equipment checkout.
• Collaborate with design engineers, network engineers, and technicians to accomplish goals.
• Prepare data system material for design reviews and flight readiness reviews.

Skills

Telemetry engineering

Ethernet networking

Data acquisition systems

System requirements

DoW security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in engineering

2-5 years engineering experience

5-10 years engineering experience

Tools

Git

Jenkins

Curtiss-Wright/ Safran DAU

DAU hardware

VBA

Job description

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 deliver flight data critical to validating system performance and achieving rapid technology deployment. Together with our customers, we drive innovations that are imperative to advancing national security.

To help achieve these efforts, Stratolaunch is seeking a level I, II, or Sr-level Data Systems Engineer to support design, integration, testing, and maintenance of hypersonic aircraft avionics systems. This role will have a focus in data processing and software tool development. This position will include collaborating with other system owners to understand test requirements and operations support needs for multiple test ranges.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and process flight test data gathered in a variety of industry standard and non-standard data formats in a centralized database.
• Create and maintain new methods of data ingestion as required.
• Troubleshoot and resolve flight test data quality issues. Determine root cause and corrective action to prevent future occurrences.
• Support the development and maintenance of software tools as required, including configuration management, simulation, deployment, and analysis tools.
• Determine, document, and manage subsystem requirements for each new configuration
• Develop and support instrumentation, network, & telemetry tests as required.
• Support integration testing such as power checks, sensor calibration, and equipment checkout.
• Collaborate with design engineers, network engineers, and technicians as required to accomplish goals.
• Prepare data system material to present at design reviews and flight readiness reviews and in post operation reviews.
• Demonstrate honesty, responsibility, integrity, and fulfillment of commitments.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

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.

Required Qualifications:

• 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
• Ability to acquire and maintain a DoW security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Flight test program instrumentation system experience
• Aircraft and/or launch vehicle development experience
• Experience with configuring and monitoring telemetry components for end-to-end testing (encode, transmit, receive, decode)
• Knowledge of IRIG 106 CH4, Ch 7, CH 10 or other telemetry standards
• Hands-on aircraft build, piloting, and flight test experience
• Mission Control Room console experience
• Active DoW TS/SCI security clearance

Required Computer Skills:

• Expertise with at least one programming language such as C/C++/Python
• Experience developing data processing scripts for use in Windows and Linux environments
• 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)

Preferred Computer Skills:

• Experience with relational, document and time-series databases
• Experience with Curtiss-Wright or Safran Data Acquisition Units
• Experience with Microsoft Visual Basics for Applications (VBA)

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Level I ($68,000-$109,000): Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 0-2 years of engineering experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience
• Level II ($82,500-$132,500): Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 2-5 years of engineering experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience
• Sr-Level ($98,000-$158,000): Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 5-10 years of engineering experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience

Special remarks regarding work environment, if applicable

• Position on-site based in Mojave, CA
• Travel, as needed, to support the department. Travel estimated to <10%
• 9/80 Schedule

Base salary and leveling are established on a case-by-case basis. 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. Benefits and our location(s) :

• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
• 50% company match per contributed dollar into 401(k) savings plan, up to $11,500

This position may involve the operation of company vehicles as part of assigned duties.

Mojave Air & Spaceport is located just outside of Lancaster/Palmdale and is only 95 miles north of Los Angeles. The area offers both affordability and central access to a variety of California's best attractions and landmarks.

Not much for the outdoors and prefer the city life? You’re within a half day’s drive or less of Los Angeles, San Diego, Las Vegas, and San Francisco where you can find a variety of live entertainment, museums, tours, and historical sight‑seeing. Theme parks are in abundance, with Six Flags Magic Mountain, Disneyland, and Knotts Berry Farm ready to meet the needs of rollercoaster thrill seekers.

Food and drink fanatics are in a haven of delectable choices. Wine aficionados will also find easy access to some of the state’s best vino in Paso Robles, Santa Ynez, and even more locally in Tehachapi and Agua Dulce. Beer fanatics will find some of the best West Coast IPAs at Bravery and Lucky Luke’s in Lancaster. Any food option you crave is covered, and we always recommend the authentic and fresh Mexican food that you won’t find anywhere else in the United States.

Stratolaunch is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at our company. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Our management team does not tolerate discrimination or harassment at any point during our employees’ and applicants’ time with us, especially with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment. For purposes of transparency, U.S. Citizenship may be required for some positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law :