Environmental Test Systems Engineer (LabVIEW)

jobr.pro; Mojave (CA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 schedule

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

Paid maternity and parental leave

401(k) matching

Job summary

Stratolaunch is seeking Sr-, Staff-, and Principal-level Engineers to focus on Talon-A environmental loads and vehicle instrumentation. You will coordinate between the environmental test team and the Talon-A vehicle team, contributing to planning, tracking, and execution of tests and data reviews.

You will review temperature, vibration, and other flight data to ensure the environmental test plan aligns with flight results, while tracking LRUs and coordinating internal test activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in engineering or equivalent with 2–20 years of relevant experience.
• Level II– Sr.–Staff bands reflect progressive experience in aerospace environments.
• Experience with environmental test planning and data review is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Expert on Talon-A environmental test load levels (vibration, shock, thermal, EMI).
• Review analyses predictions with thermal and dynamic models or analysts.
• Ensure Talon-A vehicles are instrumented to validate the environmental test plan (ETP).
• Review flight data to confirm ETP alignment with flight measurements.
• Track LRU acceptance, qualification tests, and report to the chief engineer.
• Coordinate testing for LRUs with manufacturing for timely integration.
• Maintain on-hand qualification units for delta qualification testing when needed.
• Communicate updates to the Talon-A Chief Engineer regularly.

Skills

Aerospace engineering

Structural engineering

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Flight testing

Team coordination

Documentation control

Education

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

Tools

Matlab

Python

FEMAP

NASTRAN

Jira

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 Sr-, Staff-, and Principal-level Engineer to focus on vehicle environmental loads. In this position, you will coordinate between the environmental test team and the Talon-A hypersonic vehicle team. You will contribute to planning, tracking, and execution of environmental tests and vehicle instrumentation, as well as vehicle flight loads data review (vibration, shock, thermal, and EMI).

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Expert on Talon-A hypersonic vehicle environmental test load levels (vibration, shock, thermal, and EMI)
• Utilize thermal and dynamic models and/or coordinate with thermal and dynamic analysts to review analyses predictions
• Ensure that Talon-A vehicles are instrumented appropriately to capture data to validate and/or update the environmental test plan (ETP)
• Review flight data (temperature, shock, vibration) to ensure the ETP is consistent with flight data
• Track status of all Talon-A LRU acceptance and qualification tests and report status to chief engineer
• Ensure all Talon LRUs are acceptance tested and delivered to the manufacturing team on-time for integration
• Track components to be tested in-house and coordinate with environmental test team to update ETP and prioritize component testing as necessary
• Ensure all qualification units are on-hand and ready for delta qualification testing if necessary
• Regular and comprehensive communication to the Talon-A Chief Engineer
• Demonstrate honesty, responsibility, integrity, and fulfillment of commitments
• Travel, as needed, to support the department

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: aerospace, structural, mechanical engineering, and electrical engineering, experimental aircraft, launch vehicle integration, and/or flight testing
• Knowledge and understanding of test and environmental standards such as DO-160, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, etc.
• Detail-oriented and well-organized
• Coordination experience with multiple teams
• Ability to update configuration control/tracking software
• Facilitation skills and ability to communicate technical challenges and guidance to varied audiences to gain support or resolve concerns
• Ability to work on your own initiative and prioritize tasking to fit within the business goals
• Complex aerospace system development
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities

Preferred Qualifications:

• Environmental testing experience
• Data acquisition and data processing experience
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance

Required Computer Skills:

• MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Preferred Computer Skills:

• Programming with Matlab, Python, or equivalent
• Familiarity with FEMAP & NASTRAN
• Familiarity with configuration management systems – Jira (preferred)

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• 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
• Staff-level ($157,000-$206,000): Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 10-20 years of relevant experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience

Special remarks regarding work environment, if applicable

• Position based in Mojave, CA
• Travel, as needed, to support the department. Travel estimated to be <5%

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 locations

• 9/80 schedule
• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs)
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
• 50% company match per contributed dollar into 401(k) savings plan, up to $11,500
• Tuition reimbursement

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

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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