Environmental Test Systems Engineer (LabVIEW)

Stratolaunch; Mojave (CA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 146,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

9/80 schedule

Job summary

Stratolaunch is seeking a level II or Sr-level Test Engineer to support the environmental test team in Mojave, CA. The role involves environmental and functional testing of avionics and aircraft systems for the Talon hypersonic programs, including ground and flight test coordination.

You will develop test plans, execute tests, analyze failures, and validate test results, collaborating with stakeholders and managing test instrumentation and equipment across onsite and offsite facilities.

Qualifications

• Experience with environmental component level tests.
• Experience integrating launch vehicle or aircraft electrical systems.
• Ability to review electrical and mechanical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Create environmental test plans, procedures, and reports to satisfy internal and external test requirements.
• Participate in environmental tests onsite and offsite.
• Support test execution via scheduling and travel to test houses.
• Perform failure analysis and write 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.
• Coordinate testing and testing schedules with stakeholders.
• Understand and apply DO-160, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461 standards.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Avionics

Test instrumentation

Schematic review

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in a relevant field

2–5 years of relevant experience

Tools

NI cRIO

cDAQ

LabVIEW

SolidWorks / CAD

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 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). You will contribute to test planning, execution, failure analysis, and overall validation of the hypersonic vehicle systems with a focus on avionics components. This position will include participating in coordination, scheduling, and testing of a broad range of components.

Essential Responsibilities

• Create environmental test plans, procedures, and reports to satisfy internal and external test requirements
• Participate in environmental tests, both onsite and offsite
• Support of test execution via scheduling and travel to test houses, as required
• 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
• Knowledge and understanding of test and environmental standards such as DO-160, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, etc.

Qualifications & Skills

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge of, and experience with, one or more of these disciplines: electrical engineering, software engineering, avionics, experimental aircraft and/or launch vehicle integration
• Fundamental knowledge and understanding of environmental component level tests
• Experience integrating launch vehicle or aircraft electrical systems
• Experience or knowledge of designing test instrumentation systems
• Experience reviewing electrical and mechanical schematics
• Strong communication skills to share technical challenges and guidance with test stakeholders
• Ability to work on own initiative and prioritize tasking to fit within business goals and schedule
• Complex aerospace system development
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Environmental acceptance and qualification testing experience
• Experience developing test system software
• 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 developing digital test procedures
• Experience using SolidWorks or CAD software
• Experience using Capital, Zuken or other electrical wiring software

Preferred Computer 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)

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

Benefits and our location(s)

• 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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