Electrical Engineer

Stratolaunch; Mojave (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 230,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Maternity and Parental Leave

401(k) savings plan with company match

Job summary

A technology accelerator in Mojave, CA, is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer. This role involves supporting the design and development of electrical systems for hypersonic vehicles, requiring experience in aerospace systems integration. Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree and have several years of relevant experience in electrical engineering and avionics. The position offers travel opportunities and access to various locales in California.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of electrical component hookups as per EWIS standards.
• Experience writing test procedures and reports.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support electrical design and modifications.
• Develop wiring and harness diagrams.
• Perform system test verification activities.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Avionics

Aircraft integration

Debugging electrical power systems

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Matlab

Python

MS Office

Job description

Overview

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 Sr-, Staff, or Principal-level Electrical Engineer. This position is responsible for design, development, meeting requirements, performing verification activities, and test execution for the carrier aircraft and/or hypersonic vehicle electronics, with an emphasis on electrical power systems. You must be comfortable with component/system development and integration. Candidates must have an aerospace development background and relevant experience in aerospace systems integration.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support electrical design, including working with existing systems and making modifications, as needed
• Use of standard aircraft components to create control, data, signal, and power circuits
• Support aircraft electrical technology development including developing the requirements, capabilities, and implementing a development plan
• Create wiring diagrams and harness diagrams for electrical systems
• Peer review, provide necessary feedback, and approve wiring diagrams and harness diagrams
• Represent the electrical systems in mission control, continuing console operator duties and contributing to flight test activities
• Develop electrical system requirement verification activities
• Perform electrical system test verification activities
• Perform design and/or analysis to support component development
• Support test procedure development and test execution
• Write interface control documents (ICDs) and support integrated testing
• Develop engineering tools, as needed, to complete their tasking
• Regular and comprehensive communication to the Avionics Chief Engineer on a weekly and monthly basis
• Contribute to the integration of complex aerospace systems
• 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:

• Knowledge of, and experience with, one or more of these disciplines: electrical engineering,avionics, aircraft and/or hypersonic vehicle integration
• Knowledge of EWIS standards for electrical component hookups
• Experience architecting, maintaining, and debugging electrical power systems (28VDC & 115VAC, 400Hz)
• Experience writing test procedures and reports
• Experience with aerospace relays such as MIL-PRF-83536 (or equivalent)
• Experience creating and maintaining wiring harness diagrams
• Familiarity with aircraft power components such as TRUs, circuit breakers, and bus feeds
• Experience with technical aerospace leadership, including working with sub-contractors
• Experience with requirements development, with a focus on electrical interface management
• Experience with risk management
• Facilitation skills and ability to communicate technical challenges and guidance to varied audiences to gain support or resolve concerns
• Ability to work on their own initiative and prioritize tasking to fit within the business goals
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with government agencies
• Experience with hypersonic programs
• Experience performing Electrical Load Analysis (ELA)
• Experience with 747 electrical systems
• Experience with IEEE 802.3 networking standards and IRIG-106 telemetry standards
• Experience with PCB design, bring-up, and integration
• Experience with being on a Mission Control Center console during flight operations
• Security clearance

Required Computer Skills:

• Experience in Matlab, Python, or equivalent software
• MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Preferred Computer Skills:

• Siemens Capital/Mentor Graphics
• CAD software such as Siemens NX, Catia, Solidworks or equivalent
• Labview
• Familiarity with configuration management systems – Jira (preferred)

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Sr Level ($117,000-$153,500): Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 5-10 years of engineering experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience
• Staff Level ($152,500-$200,000): Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 10-20 years of engineering experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience
• Principal Level ($175,500-$230,300): Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 20+ 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 be <5%
• 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 95 miles north of Los Angeles. To outsiders it may seem like it is the middle-of-nowhere, but it offers both affordability and central access to a variety of California’s best attractions and landmarks. Hikers will find themselves within a 2-3 hours distance of some of the best state and national parks, including Yosemite and Sequoia in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Skiers will delight in being closely distanced to world-class resorts at Mammoth Mountain, Mountain High, and Big Bear. Beachgoers can find plenty of sand, sun, and sunsets at both Southern and Central California beaches like Ventura, Huntington, Santa Monica, and Pismo. The area also offers plenty of rural area for off-roading and horseback riding enthusiasts.

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.

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